Established in 2003 by Guru Dr. Binayak Panda, Debadhara is an Odissi Dance Academy based in New delhi, India, which promotes the style of Late Guru Debaprasad Das. Based in New Delhi, our institute nurtures the next generation of artists through performances, festivals, and
intensive training programs - both in India and internationally.
The institute keeps on organizing events to promote and propagate the different dance and music forms of India.Â
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Debadhara is an affiliated centre to conduct examination from the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Mandal and
Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya (UGC approved)
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Our Founder
Guru Dr. Binayak Panda is a distinguished Odissi dancer, teacher, choreographer and the founder of Debadhara.
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A senior disciple of Guru Dr Gajendra Panda, he has carried forward the distinctive style and artistic legacy of this art form through decades of dedicated practice and teaching. Based in New Delhi, Guru Binayak Panda has trained generations of Odissi dancers and has played an active role in creating platforms for Indian classical dance through Debadhara’s regular performances, workshops and festivals.
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He has been conferred the honorary doctorate of letters for his contribution to Odissi dance.
Carrying the legacy
Ankita Kumari is a senior disciple of Guru Dr. Binayak Panda and has undergone rigorous training in Odissi dance at Debadhara Academy for over two decades.
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She is currently a Faculty member at the academy and serves as its Assistant Festival Director and Programme Lead, contributing to the teaching and propagation of the Odissi style of Late Guru Debaprasad Das.
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Alongside her work in the performing arts, Ankita is a Social and Behaviour Change professional. This interdisciplinary experience informs her approach to dance education at Debadhara, bringing together traditional training with contemporary perspectives on movement, emerging trends in dance, and personality development through the arts.
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Odissi Dance Classes
At Debadhara, our teaching is rooted in the rich tradition of Odissi while nurturing discipline, artistry, and individual expression. Classes are designed to support every learner's journey, whether taking their first steps or refining years of practice.
Group Sessions: Learn in a collaborative environment that encourages discipline, shared learning, and growth through collective practice.​
Private Sessions:Â Receive personalised guidance with one-on-one instruction tailored to your learning pace, goals, and artistic development.
What we Offer
Workshops
Our workshops offer immersive experiences in classical dance and music - perfect for beginners, advanced students, and teachers alike. Our classes focus not only on technique but also on tradition, discipline, and emotional expression.
Festivals
Every year Debadhara organizes Debadhara Festivals of ‘Indian Classical Dance & Music’ in India and abroad. These festivals feature renowned classical dance and music artists from different parts of the country.
