Sculptures in Motion

Directed and performed by Mouli Pal

Sunday March 27, 4pm show- doors open 3:30pm

$10 adults, $5 children 10 and under  BUY TICKETS

Sculptures in Motion is an Odissi dance repertoire that takes you on a journey into the ancient temples of Odisha bringing alive the history, sculptures and paintings through vibrant dance and storytelling.

Odissi, is a graceful dance from the eastern Indian state of Orissa, that creates rhythmic patterns, melodic emotions and tells stories of love and devotion.

Mouli has been has been intensively trained under the personal tutelage of the legendary Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra. She continues to train under the guidance of eminent dancer Nandini Ghoshal in India and regularly attends workshops  by Master teachers.

Recently she attended workshops on contemporary movement techniques under the guidance of Emma James of Blip Collective in Ladendorf Austria to explore ways to integrate the thought process in her original work.

Mouli is the founder and director of Upasana Odissi Inc. a Non-Profit Organization for the promotion and preservation of Odissi.  The organization offers instructions for an affordable fee, organizes free concerts open to the public and performs at fundraising concerts.

In April 2016 her first original work “Sheva..my precious Treasures”was premiered featuring over 40 performers. The innovative approach to presenting Indian dance with an universal appeal was well received with a standing ovation.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Gloucester Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.