Occupation Classical dancer Name Geeta Mahalik | Role Dancer | |
Awards Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Dance - Odissi | ||
Performance by padma shri mrs geeta mahalik at bmu
Geeta Mahalik(born 1948) is an Indian classical dancer, regarded by many, as one of the finest exponents of the Indian classical dance form of Odissi, the oldest among the eight Indian classical dance forms. The Government of India honored her, in 2014, with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, for her services to the field of art and culture.
Contents
- Performance by padma shri mrs geeta mahalik at bmu
- Shakhsiyat with geeta mahalik
- Biography
- Legacy
- Positions
- Awards and recognitions
- References
Shakhsiyat with geeta mahalik
Biography
Gita Mahalik started learning dance at a very early age from renowned guru, Deba Prasad Dash. This was followed by training under Mayadhar Raut which helped Geeta to develop a style which many connoisseurs described as sheer poetry in motion.
Geeta has travelled extensively, performing in many countries across the globe like France, Switzerland, China, Italy, Spain, USA, Canada, Germany, Portugal, Greece and many other countries in the African continent. She has also performed at almost all of the major dance festivals in India, Khajuraho Dance Festival, Ellora Dance Festival, Elephanta Dance Festival, Konarak Dance Festival, Mahabalipuram Festival, Mukteswar Dance Festival, Badri Kedar Utsav, Taj Festival, Kalidas Samaroh at Ujjain, Ganga Mahotsav and Mandu Festival featuring among them.
Geeta Mahalik presently lives in Delhi.
Legacy
Geeta Mahalik is generally credited with giving a national flavor to the traditional style of Odissi. She is also widely known to be a master of 'Rasa' (expression).
Geeta has choreographed many dance dramas such as Lavanyavati, Krishnabhilasha and Draupadi - Antim Prashna which have won critical acclaim. It is reported that she has brought in many innovative interpretations and religious and secular overtones through her choreography.
Geeta Mahalik has founded a non governmental organization, Geeta's Upasana, based in Delhi, for promoting arts and culture, especially odissi dance. The organization regularly stages performances in Delhi and outside.
Positions
Awards and recognitions
Geeta Mahalik is on the artists panel of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations.