Classical Odissi · Bentonville, Arkansas

Where Strength Meets Grace.

Experience the beauty of classical Odissi through performances, welcoming classes, and choreography with Aparupa Priyadarsini.

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Aparupa Priyadarsini performing Odissi on stage in an orange and red costume, one arm lifted in a classical pose

Three ways to connect

Stage. Studio. Story.

Invite a performance, begin learning, or bring a choreography idea to life.

Event performances

Bring classical Odissi to your festival, cultural celebration, school, or special gathering.

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Odissi classes

Learn with Aparupa in Bentonville. Beginners, children age 5+, and adults are welcome. Online class inquiries are also welcome.

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Performance choreography

Have a solo or group performance in mind? Let’s discuss your music, occasion, and the guidance you need.

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For your stage

Bring the beauty of Odissi to your event.

Rooted in Odisha, India, Odissi combines sculptural poses, rhythmic footwork, and expressive storytelling. Aparupa shares this classical art form with audiences at cultural celebrations, community gatherings, and educational events.

Aparupa Priyadarsini performing Odissi on stage in a pink and magenta costume, palms joined in a classical gesture

Learn with Aparupa

A clear foundation, taught with care.

Whether you are taking your first dance steps or returning after a break, you are welcome here. Build your foundation in posture, rhythm, hand gestures, and expression, with guidance at each step.

What you’ll learn

Lessons build core Odissi technique and gradually prepare students for complete dance pieces.

Chauka, the square stance, and Tribhangi, the three-bend posture
Sthayi and foundational movement practice
Mudras, rhythm, taal, expression, and storytelling
Mangalacharan, a traditional opening piece, and Pallavi, a pure-dance composition that develops melody and rhythm through movement

In-person classes

Weekly, one-hour Odissi classes in Bentonville for children age 5+ and adults. No prior dance experience is needed.

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Online classes

Interested in learning from another location? Share your time zone and availability to hear about upcoming online classes.

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Aparupa Priyadarsini wearing a pink saree

About Aparupa

“I am continuing my journey with Odissi while sharing its grace, discipline, and expressive depth with a new community.”

I trained in Odissi for many years while growing up in India, building a lasting connection to its movement, rhythm, expression, and storytelling.

I founded RudraSi Dance Studio in Bentonville, Arkansas, where I am continuing my journey with Odissi while introducing the art form to students and audiences in Northwest Arkansas. I teach children and adults, and my performance work is currently centered on solo Odissi.

Aparupa PriyadarsiniFounder and Instructor · Odissi Classical Dancer

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Aparupa Priyadarsini performing Odissi in an orange and red costume with one arm raised

Aparupa Priyadarsini performing Odissi in a blue costume with her arms raised beneath an ornate arch

Aparupa Priyadarsini performing Odissi in a pink and magenta costume on stage

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