NDLI: In Conversation with Sharon Lowen: Initiation into Odissi

Content Provider	Culture & Heritage - Assorted Archive
Organization	Sahapedia
Description	It is a conversation with Sharon Lowen by Madhur Gupta. Sharon Lowen is one of the leading Odissi performers today. She grew up in Detroit, the United States, and was trained in puppetry and ballet very early in life. She also learned Manipuri under Minati Roy and then, in 1975, came to India on a Fulbright scholarship to continue with her Manipuri training. Later, she was trained in Mayurbanj Chau and Odissi. Lowen was the first female solo performer of Maurbhanj Chau and played a major role in bringing international attention to the dance form. She has performed Odissi on national and international stages and has also choreographed and performed for films and Doordarshan. She has authored books titled Odissi and The Dancing Phenomenon: Kelucharan Mohapatra.
Language	English
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Odisha Odissi Classical Dance Classical Music
Content Type	Text Video
Resource Type	Interview

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In Conversation with Sharon Lowen: Initiation into Odissi