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Announcements

ODISSI ODYSSEY: DANCING WORLDS

May 3-4 2025, UNC Charlotte Department of Dance, Charlotte, NC

Welcome! Please email ksarkar@charlotte.edu for questions related to the conference.

 

UNC Charlotte Department of Dance is thrilled to invite faculty, students, and guests to participate in the annual Odissi Odyssey Conference on May 3rd and May 4 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 

The conference schedule will include:

  • Artist Labs
  • Professional Solo Showcase
  • Brown Bag Research Seminars
  • Concerts
  • Keynote Performances
  • Dance Educators' Showcase 

The 2025 Odissi Odyssey Conference will be guided by the themes of Dancing Worlds celebrating the wording of dance as well as dancing the world. The Department of Dance at UNC Charlotte wants to reach out to the Odissi dance community to create a space of sharing of canonical as well as creative work. 

While we would like to accommodate all who wish to attend our conference, space is limited and registration may fill quickly. Please review details about registration limits for our conference and registration protocol on this website.

All of us at UNC Charlotte Dance look forward to seeing you at the conference.

Kaustavi Sarkar

ksarkar@charlotte.edu, 980 263 1471

Important Links:
Registration Link for Dance and Community Scouts
Box Office May 3
Box Office May 4
 
Schedule Overview: 

Saturday, May 3, 2025

8:00am: Check-in Table Opens

10:00am - 1:00pm: Artist Lab Robinson 118

2:00pm - 5:00pm: Artist Lab Robinson 118

6:00pm - 9:00pm: Evening Gala Keynote

Sunday, May 4, 2025

8:00am: Check-in Table Opens

10:00am - 1:00pm: Artist Lab Robinson 118

2:00pm - 5:00pm: Artist Lab Robinson 118

6:00pm - 9:00pm: Evening Gala dNc Scouts

Location, Transportation, and Lodging

Conference Location
Robinson Hall for the Performing Arts
9027 Mary Alexander Road
Charlotte, NC 28223

Robinson Hall is located on the UNC Charlotte main campus and is home to the Department of Dance, offering state-of-the-art performance and rehearsal spaces.

Transportation

By Air: The nearest airport is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), located about 15 miles from UNC Charlotte. CLT offers a range of domestic and international flights.

Transportation from CLT to UNC Charlotte:
- Ride-Share & Taxis: Uber and Lyft operate at CLT, with an average fare of $30–$40 to campus.
- Light Rail (LYNX Blue Line): Take the LYNX Blue Line from CLT to the **UNC Charlotte Main Station, which is a short walk from Robinson Hall.
- Car Rentals: Rental car services are available at the airport.

By Car: UNC Charlotte is easily accessible via I-85, I-485, and Highway 49. Visitor parking is available in the East Deck 1 and Cone Deck (daily rates apply).

By Public Transit
- LYNX Blue Line Light Rail: The UNC Charlotte Main Station is the final stop on the LYNX Blue Line and provides direct access to campus.
- CATS Bus Service: Charlotte’s bus system (CATS) has several routes that stop at UNC Charlotte.

Lodging
There are several accommodation options near UNC Charlotte, ranging from budget-friendly to upscale hotels.

Recommended Hotels
Hilton Charlotte University Place (1.5 miles from campus)
8629 JM Keynes Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262
[Website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/clthuhf-hilton-charlotte-university-place/) | (704) 547-7444

Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte University Place (2 miles from campus)
415 W WT Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28262
[Website](https://www.druryhotels.com/) | (704) 593-0700

UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Conference Center (On campus)
9041 Robert D. Snyder Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262
[Website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cltun-university-of-north-carolina-charlotte-marriott-hotel-and-conference-center/) | (704) 978-8000

For more lodging options, explore accommodations in the University City area of Charlotte. We recommend booking early, as availability may be limited during the conference.