ISKCON of Central NJ presents
Odissi Classical
Dance Class for Kids
By
Kala Niketan Odissi
Teacher – Bani Ray Mataji
For: Kids of ages
4-12
Where: 143 Route
35, Laurence Harbor, NJ
When: Twice a month:
Second and Fourth Sunday of Month
Time: (3:00pm to 4:00pm)
Fees: $25/month
(for two classes per month)
About Odissi teacher Bani Ray: Bani
Ray an exponent of Odissi has been delving in dance since the age of six. She studied dance under some of the most revered
gurus and has been learning Odissi since 1970, from Shri Hari Krishna Behera, Valmiki Banerjee, Guru Shri Durga Charan Ranbir,
and the Late Guru Shri Nath Raut. Apart from Odissi, Bani has also studied Mohini Attam, Manipuri and various other folk dance
forms. Bani has performed extensively throughout India and the United States and has received numerous scholarships, fellowships,
and awards for her expertise in the field of dance. As a joint director of Nehru Institute of Odissi Research and Training
in Delhi, India,
she has organized international seminars, symposiums and training programs for aspiring young dancers. Bani has performed
at ISKCON Brooklyn, ISKCON Philadelphia and ISKCON Gita Nagari as well.