- Tina Nandi
Kaishiki
Every time I have the honour of shooting one of Kaishiki’s rehearsals or performances, I am awed by how much classical dance has to offer. It takes perseverance, stamina, patience, and down-right hard-work and goodness knows those are all great life-lessons that we can all use some practise in.
Here are a few of my favourite images from another session with some of favourite subjects who are keeping the beautiful dance form of Odissi alive.
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