What is your favorite dance? Odissi from Odisha is loved even in Japan for its graceful storytelling. Kelucharan Mohapatra played a key role in preserving and popularizing this dance. Despite family opposition, he continued performing, trained many students, and helped take Odissi to global stages like Japan. Legends like Rukmini Devi Arundale also promoted Indian classical dances worldwide. Yet, many artists still struggle financially despite years of dedication www.navjivanfoundation.org