Mariia Uspenska
Profile
Since 2013, I have been devoted to the Indian classical dance form Odissi. My journey began when I discovered the art of my teacher, Guru Sujata Mohapatra, on YouTube. Inspired by her, I started attending her workshops, and since 2015 I have regularly visited Srjan, India, to deepen my training.
I was born in Kharkiv, Ukraine, where I initiated regular Odissi dance classes for beginners. I also conducted workshops in Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Lviv, and later in Switzerland (Château-d’Oex, Zurich, Wettingen). In Kharkiv and Kyiv, I organized open concerts and, in 2017, facilitated the first visit of my Guru to Ukraine.
Over the years, I have performed in various concerts across Ukraine, India, and Switzerland. My main goal is to create a bridge between European and Indian art through the practice and performance of Odissi.
Services Offered
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Solo and group performances (including as part of SNS)
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Dance workshops and classes for beginners and advanced students
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Choreography and collaborative artistic projects
Performances