Sabrina, daughter of Shri Madhusudan and Bharati Khuntia of Chicago, is not only a bright academically but also a talented Odissi dancer. She has been learning dance from Guru Shrimati Ipsita Satpathy of Utkalaa Center for Odissi Dance, starting at an early age of 6. After years of hard work and training and successfully completing all the requirements of this dance form, she graduated with a Manchapravesh (solo three hour performance) in 2017. During her training with her Guru she has performed in many social and cultural events in and around Greater Chicago area, numerous non-profit organization fundraisers (details given below).

Sabrina is also a kind and compassionate teen ager who has a strong spiritual foundation with teachings from Chinmaya Mission. She has performed in numerous events of the Mission and is blessed by Pujya Swami Shrananandji. Sabrina is a intelligent young woman with all-round talent.

Accomplishments

Odia culture

Participated in Odia dances and dramas through Odia school and chapter events Fluent in speaking Odia Won Odia speech contest at Chicago convention 2013.

Dance

Odissi student for 12+ years Manchapravesh graduate Performed at Temple Dance Festivals at Balaji and Lemont Temples (2007-2018) Performed at Chinmaya Mission to present Odia Classical, semi-classical, and Sambalpuri folk dance (2007- 2018) Presented Odia Art and Dance at Christmas Around the World Museum of Science and Industry KalaUtsav sponsored by India Consulate in Chicago (2015-2017) Tri-State Telugu Associations events (2010-2013) Featured Odissi Soloist @ Balaji Classical Dance Festival (2017) Iskcon Temple Fundraiser (2016) Performed in Utkalaa ensembles with Gurus Ipsita Satpathy & Sujata Mohapatra (Summer 2016) Worked as a teaching assistant for Utkalaa Center for Odissi Dance (2016-2018).

OSA Award 2018 3 Attended workshops with visiting Gurus Manoranjan Pradhan, Guru Aruna Mohanty, Guru Sujata Mohapatra, Odissi Music Workshop with Guru Ramahari Das & Guru Dhaneshwar Swain.