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Nirmal Jena presents and teaches Odissi (Indian) classical dance, Odiya and North Indian classical vocal and percussion - pakhawaj and mridang. He is an accomplished artist and a guru, with rare expertise in training those who want to learn his Odissi professionally and to teach.
Nirmal's Odissi is a source of mindfulness and resilience. It is a rewarding arts practice that elevates. By integrating Odissi into daily life, dance becomes a creative force, balanced on a distinctive technique, content and philosophy; transcending the physical form and extending beyond professional performance standards.
Nirmal Jena’s performance of Odissi dance was one of those rare delights when a solo performer gives so generously and vividly of his talents that it’s often hard to remember that there is only one person out there. .....This was painting, sculpture - a whole culture - coming to life. Sydney Morning Herald
I have been honoured to have engaged Guru Nirmal Jena in the training of the actors at NIDA this year. I will continue to weave his masterful teaching into the fabric of our training here, as there are so many gifts and principles of movement for the contemporary actor. The transformational nature of the performer is deeply investigated along with detailed study of archetypal forms and theatrical rhythms creating a wonderful foundation for the modern performer....Gavin Robins, Head of Movement, National Institute of Dramatic Art, Sydney, Australia
Photos: Rudolf Rindler, Sydney
Nirmal's Odissi is a source of mindfulness and resilience. It is a rewarding arts practice that elevates. By integrating Odissi into daily life, dance becomes a creative force, balanced on a distinctive technique, content and philosophy; transcending the physical form and extending beyond professional performance standards.
Nirmal Jena’s performance of Odissi dance was one of those rare delights when a solo performer gives so generously and vividly of his talents that it’s often hard to remember that there is only one person out there. .....This was painting, sculpture - a whole culture - coming to life. Sydney Morning Herald
I have been honoured to have engaged Guru Nirmal Jena in the training of the actors at NIDA this year. I will continue to weave his masterful teaching into the fabric of our training here, as there are so many gifts and principles of movement for the contemporary actor. The transformational nature of the performer is deeply investigated along with detailed study of archetypal forms and theatrical rhythms creating a wonderful foundation for the modern performer....Gavin Robins, Head of Movement, National Institute of Dramatic Art, Sydney, Australia
Photos: Rudolf Rindler, Sydney