Aatman Foundation aims to preserve and promote the classical Odissi dance by providing free education to students who are passionate about learning this traditional art form.
OUR FOUNDATION
Aatmaan was founded in the year of 2014 by Dr. Manisha Manaswini a noted Odissi dancer. Aatmaan is an institution engaged in teaching and promoting Odissi dance and it has played a prominent role in popularizing and propagating Odissi in India and abroad. It is a platform of harmony, where knowledge is imparted irrespective of their caste, creed, religion, gender and origin. Team AATMAAN consists of experts from all fields- Art, education, social work, medicine, legal, politics etc. They are committed to work for the holistic development of the target group by educating them, giving them legal support, creating awareness of health and hygiene, political awareness and of course Odissi dance. VISION: To scout for talent at the grassroot level and nurture them with utmost care artistically so as to enable them to expand their horizons and realize their true potential. .
LEADERSHIP
Dr. Manisha Manaswini, born to a family where generations were known for academic excellence, Manisha was the first kid of my kind, to be born with the Gandharva Vidya. Her parents put Manisha into dancing, as they were advised it could heal my frequent attack of chronic tonsillitis and common cold. Since then, dance has been an integral part of her life.
herself as a young dancer in the rich cultural state of Odisha as well as in India. . At present she is under the energetic and enthusiastic guidance of Guru Smt. Rojalin Mohapatra..
She has won several awards and accolades. She is the recipient of Junior Fellowship for research in the field of Protection for Traditional Cultural Expressions and National Scholarship from Ministry of Culture, Government of India and Centre for Cultural Resources and Training. She is also an empanelled artist of Doordarshan Channel and Indian Council for Cultural Relations. She has also been awarded Rajiv Gandhi .
Apart from being an Odissi dancer, Manisha is a student of law. After completing from Post Graduation from Gujarat National Law University with Specialization in Intellectual Property Rights, I am currently working as Assistant Professor in KIIT Law School and has completed Ph.D in the legal protection of Traditional Cultural Expressions of India.
OUR TEAM
Managing Director
Treasurer
Founder & Principal Faculty
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