Artistic Director of Odissi Odyssey

Scholar/ Artist Sriradha Paul will serve as Artistic Director of this year's Odissi Odyssey Conference

Sriradha Paul is an excellent Odissi dancer , with over two decades of regular practice and experience in Odissi, she bridges India’s deeply rooted traditions with a global perspective. Her artistry integrates rigorous practice with scholarly inquiry, shaped by her roles as a dancer, educator, and researcher across continents. She has also contributed academically through her conference proceeding Out of the Temple, published in Choreographing Cultural Equality by Harmattan Publications, Paris (2024).

As a performer, Sriradha has presented her work at prestigious forums in India and worldwide, including in Belgium, Germany, Hungary, France, the Netherlands, the UK, the USA, China, South Korea, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. These engagements have enriched her choreographic language and artistic expression across diverse cultural landscapes.