The Dancing Phenomenon: Kelucharan Mohapatra

Sharon Lowen has bridged cultures, performing on every continent as well as for television and film in several countries. She carries the tradition forward with over new 25 choreographies. A visiting professor, scholar, and presenter of seminars, exhibitions and other artistes, Sharon came to India with a fulbright and later American Institute of India Studies Fellowships for Manipur, Odissi and Chhau. She received her training in Odissi from Padma Vibhushan Kelucharan Mohapatra, the undisputed master and architect of the contemporary Odissi repertoire.