Founder

My vision for this online Dance school and Sanctuary is to make these pearls of wisdom accessible to everyone who genuinely seeks depth in Art and their Dance practice.

Rahul Acharya

Rahul Acharya is a well established Odissi soloist in the International Arena today . He is treasured for his mastery over the technical aspects of Odissi and his display of sublime emotions.
He is also a Raja Brahmin ( Part of the Brahmin family to the Maharaja of Puri and Jagannatha Temple ), was initiated into the Tantra of his lineage and is a devote practitioner of the daily rituals in honor of Lord Jagannatha and the Vaishnava Traditions.
Rahul began his Dance study at the tender age of 4 with Guru Durga acharam Ranbir and continues to work with his Guru. He is also trained in the theoretical and literary aspect of the dance under renowned Sanskrit Scholar Pandit Nityananda Mishra.
Internationally renowned as a virtuosic artist, Rahul has performed all over the globe , has received many prestigious awards , and continues to spread his scholarly works in Odissi and Indian Classical Dance Culture and Aesthetics .

Sharon Lowen

Sharon Lowen is one of the most highly respected exponents of Odissi, Manipuri and both Mayurbhanj and Seraikella Chhau performing arts of India, known for her perfection of style, grace, and superb abhinaya.

Over nearly 5 decades in India, Sharon Lowen has become an icon of what can be accomplished on the basis of merit and passion without reference to caste, community or nationality. She has shown audiences in India and abroad that maintaining the highest standards of authenticity in classicism can appeal to all members of society while contributing new choreography, teaching, lectures and writing that moves the tradition forward and gives it vitality for new generations. As a performing artist, scholar, teacher, writer and organizer, she has dedicated her life to improving the appreciation and understanding of Indian dance traditions, both here and abroad.