Sam Goraya

Sam Goraya started his initial Odissi training in 1968 at the tender age of five with his mother Kirpal Kaur Goraya. Sam learnt the basic framework of Odissi from her who was trained under Guru Surinder Jena and Guru Mayadhar Raut during its revival period.

In 1986 Sam started his advance Odissi training with Padma Shri Madhavi Mudgal at Gandharv Mahavidalaya in New Delhi India. He acquired thorough understanding and a new perspective on Odissi through Madhavi's structured and methodical approach. She encouraged Sam throughout his tenure at Gandharv Mahavidalaya and continues to do so.

Since 2014 Sam has trained under the guidance of Guru Bichitrananda Swain at Rudrakshya Foundation of Odissi dance in Odisha India. Bichitrananda’s focus is on Purush Ang to achieve the correct poses, grace, power and strength. His rigours training and discipline has forced Sam to reach his full potential. He encourages Sam to develop an advanced understanding of Odissi technique...