Mancha Prabesha

The Mancha Prabesha is a graduation ceremony in which the student, after years of dedication and practice, presents a solo recital of Odissi Repertoire from beginning to end to demonstrate their achievement. This performance marks the first true solo recital of the student and is considered the first milestone of professionalism in the world of Odissi Nrutya.

Past CDA Graduates

Amita

Amita Tanya Raha presented her Mancha Prabesha on September 17th, 1999 at the Leah Poslun's Theatre, Toronto, after 16 years of training at the Chitralekha Dance Academy.

Repertoire

  • Saraswati Mangalacharan (Manikhya Bina)
  • Sthaayee Nrutya
  • Pallavi (Raga Shankaravaran)
  • Geeta Govinda (Sreeta Kamala)

Intermission

  • Pallavi (Aravi)
  • Oriya Abhinaya (Chhaddidere Kanha)
  • Bengali Song – Ananda Tandava (Sri Jana Chhande)
  • Mokshya Nata (Sarve Bhavantu Sukhina)
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Malini

Malini Guha presented her Mancha Prabesha on November 11, 2001, at the Meadowvale Theatre, Mississauga, after 15 years of training at the Chitralekha Dance Academy.

Repertoire

  • Ganesha Mangalacharan (Pada Bande)
  • Battu Nrutya
  • Pallavi (Raga Saveri)
  • Geeta Govinda (Das Avatar)

Intermission

  • Pallavi (Raga Mohona)
  • Oriya Abhinaya (Malli Maala Shyama Ku Debi)
  • Bengali Song – Nrutyanjali (Anajali Laho Mor Shongeete)
  • Mokshya Nata (Narayani Namostute)
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Prithula

Prithula Prosun presented her Mancha Prabesha on June 26, 2004, at the Hart House Theatre, Toronto, after 10 years of training at the Chitralekha Dance Academy.

Repertoire

  • Shiva Mangalacharan (Ganga Taranga Kamaniyam)
  • Battu Nrutya
  • Pallavi (Raga Shankaravaran)
  • Geeta Govinda (Lalita Labanga Lata Pari Silana)

Intermission

  • Pallavi (Raga Bilhari)
  • Oriya Abhinaya (Dekhiba Para Asare)
  • Bangla Song – (Naache Shyaamaa Taale Taale)
  • Mokshya Nata – (He Shivaapati Parvatipati)
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