Our aim

“Odissi is inclusive, not exclusive.” - Guru Sutapa Talukdar

Gurukul wants to break away from the popular perception that classical dance is difficult to understand.

Classical Indian dance is a fine balance between strength and agility, and subtle and profound feelings. The dance forms are characterised by illumination of the inner self, which is why it is said that Indian classical dance forms can help unlock the spiritual self, and touch divinity. Unfortunately, in today’s time, the sweetness and the purity of the art is slowly diminishing, becoming mechanical and turning into acrobatics. Guru Talukdar, through Gurukul intends to bring back the joy that art is supposed to elicit. After all, divinity resides in art.