Odissi dance teacher have performed worldwide able to teach indianfolk dances also

My daughter and I had the privilege of learning odissi from her for a short period of time and she is one of the most dedicated and trustworthy teachers I have ever known . Her deep knowledge of the classical dance form combined with her patience makes her an exceptional teacher . She teaches with genuine care and passion which makes every student confident and inspired .

I learned Odissi under Somali maam’s guidance for nearly nine years, starting from my school days.

Her teaching style has always been the perfect balance of discipline and encouragement, while ensuring that every student not only learns the technical aspects of the dance form but also develops a genuine appreciation for its grace and expression.

She is deeply passionate about Odissi and incredibly graceful herself, and she brings that same grace and commitment to her teaching.

Learning from her was a truly enriching and valuable experience that continues to stay with me even today.

Somali di is a senior disciple of Guru Smt. Madhavi Mudgal, she carries forward the grace, discipline, and depth of the Odissi tradition with great dedication.
Her teaching style beautifully balances rigor with warmth, she pays close attention to every movement and expression, yet always encourages her students to find their own connection with the dance. Somali di’s commitment to preserving the authenticity of Odissi while nurturing each student’s growth makes her a truly inspiring teacher.

Maam is a beautiful dancer. Her way of teaching makes you more interested in learning dance. She also gives good guidance and helps you throughout.
She is a great teacher indeed!!

Somali ma'am is an excellent guru who'll help you hone your skills or even teach you from the core again if required, that too in a very simple and inch-perfect manner. It's because she believe in the never giving up spirit and tries to convey the same to her students through her resilience and her love for this art.

She always has an eye for detail and makes sure every student is working their best to be perfect, the result always come out to be amazing! Somali maam is genuinely one of the best teachers to go for.

Somali is an amazing Odissi dancer who has performed international and national platforms. She has worked as dance teacher for many years in a reputed School. I highly recommend her to those who wants to pursue dance as hobby and as profession.

I feel truly blessed to have been learning under the guidance of my Guru since 2001. Her dedication, patience, and deep understanding of classical dance have shaped my journey in the most beautiful way for 24 years now!
She is a perfect teacher who knows exactly how to impart knowledge—whether in person or through online classes—with the same clarity and grace.

Somali is a disciple of Ms. Madhavi Mudgal and her training had been under her guidance , she is attached with the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya and has performed on various stages at national and international level , she is dedicated towards her passion and is competent to train budding dancers as she has trained nearly 12-15 students in previous years. She has been awarded with “ INDIRA GANDHI PRIYADRASHINI AWARD “ for her contribution in odissi dance.