Creative Education - Learn Odissi

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Nirmal Jena is an eminent teacher and practitioner of Odissi Indian dance and music. He is trained in Odissi dance, classical vocal music and in drumming (pakhawaj). He has performed and taught widely throughout Australia and overseas. Nirmal's teaching is steeped in creativity, history, philosophy and related arts. '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, National Institute of Dramatic Art, Sydney Australia Read more reviews/testimonials here: https://www.odissisydney.com/reviewstestimonials.html

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NGURRA

The City of the Blue Mountains is located within the Ngurra (Country) of the Dharug and Gundungurra peoples. MTNS MADE recognises that Dharug and Gundungurra Traditional Owners have a continuous and deep connection to their Country and that this is of great cultural significance to Aboriginal people, both locally and in the region. For Dharug and Gundungurra People, Ngurra takes in everything within the physical, cultural and spiritual landscape – landforms, waters, air, trees, rocks, plants, animals, foods, medicines, minerals, stories and special places. It includes cultural practice, kinship, knowledge, songs, stories and art, as well as spiritual beings, and people: past, present and future. Blue Mountains City Council pays respect to Elders past and present while recognising the strength, capacity and resilience of past and present Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Blue Mountains region.

MTNS MADE is proudly delivered by Blue Mountains City Council