2024 Application

PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM TO APPLY FOR SHAKTI SUMMER SCHOOL

Colleena has crafted Shakti Summer School to establish a solid base of technique for students through training in both Odissi Classical Indian Dance and Indian Fusion Dance. It is a holistic and rigorous training designed to both celebrate culture and explore the potential for thoughtful innovation. In this program we will both uphold tradition, and embrace the spirit of exploration in dance.

Shakti School of Dance is a home for truth seekers, lovers of ancient culture and those dedicated to embodying wisdom through artistic excellence. We are a center for the preservation and celebration of cultural heritage, as it relates to art as a path to spiritual liberation. Our vision is to live in beauty everyday through devotional art in India, and around-the-world.

Our deepest wish for the student is to be open to receive grace through the blessings of the Guru through their own heartfelt devotion. We are dedicated to upholding our Odissi dance lineage in the unbroken lineage of Padma Vibhushan Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra.

Ours is a deeply fulfilling path, which requires dedication and sacrifice. We are dedicated to hard work in pursuit of great art.

Jai Jagannath!

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A note about items/choreographies: we ask that you provide all of the information regarding the items you have learned. We uphold the Odissi tradition of sharing items with students only if they have been approved by their teacher / guru.

First and Last Name

Date of Birth

Nationality

Country of Residence

Passport Number

Portrait photo (head shot close up as in passport photo)

Occupation

Website and/or Social Media Profile

Have you studied Odissi dance previously?

yes no

Are you applying as a:

“Beginning Odissi Dancer” ~ Beginning students schedule during Summer School will exchange the ‘Repertoire Review’ classes for a Preparatory Online Course Package to prepare you for the Summer Training. You will have a slightly modified schedule during the live summer school from more advanced students making it more suited for your capacity. “Continuing Odissi Dancer” with at least 1 year odissi training and having learnt at least Mangalacharan choreography will take all live classes and does not include any online content.

ODISSI DANCE PROFICIENCY** - please specify your competency and experience in Odissi Dance. With whom have you learned and for how long? Do you consider yourself beginner, intermediate or advanced?

Please list all items you have learned (include date, teacher) and specify the items you can perform and practice with confidence. If you haven't learned any items, please enter "N/A" or "None"

TRAINING WITH COLLEENA: Please check any options below reflecting your experience:

I have studied with Colleena Shakti in a WORKSHOP (under 15 hours) I have studied with Colleena Shakti in a RETREAT (25 hours or more) I have studied at Shakti Summer School ~ Greece (25 hours or more) I have studied at Shakti School of Dance ~ Pushkar Odissi intensive (80 hours or more) None of the above

TRAINING: Have you had any formal dance education? Please describe and list teacher/institution.

LEVEL: Please describe yourself as dancer:

CURRENT PRACTICE: What styles of dance do you practice regularly? And for how many hours per day/week?

WHAT IS YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH YOGA (theory and practice)?

DO YOU HAVE ANY INJURIES THAT AFFECT YOUR CAPACITY TO TRAIN INTENSIVELY IN DANCE?

yes no

DO YOU HAVE ANY HEALTH CONDITIONS WE SHOULD BE AWARE OF (Physical or Psychological)?

IF SO, PLEASE LIST THEM HERE:

WHAT ATTRACTS YOU TO THIS PARTICULAR PROGRAM AT SHAKTI SUMMER SCHOOL?

DESCRIBE THE CHALLENGES YOU FORESEE IN THIS TRAINING AND HOW YOU WILL OVERCOME THEM:

PLEASE DESCRIBE HOW YOUR ATTENDANCE IN THIS PROGRAM WILL ENHANCE THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT:

DO YOU HAVE ANY FOOD ALLERGIES OR SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS?

VILLA SHAKTI IS IN A RURAL SETTING. HOW WILL YOU BE GETTING AROUND?

I will rent my own car I will use transportation provided by Villa Shakti

PLEASE CHOOSE YOUR FIRST CHOICE OF ACCOMODATION:

Villa Shakti Double Shared Room Village Apartments (double shared or dorm) I will find my own accommodations nearby

PLEASE CHOOSE YOUR SECOND CHOICE OF ACCOMODATION:

Villa Shakti Double Shared Room Village Apartments (double shared or dorm) I will find my own accommodations nearby

SLEEPING HABITS (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):

WHERE WILL YOU TRAVEL FROM TO REACH VILLA SHAKTI?

WHERE WILL YOU GO AFTER SHAKTI SUMMER SCHOOL?

FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS ONLY: ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A SECOND WEEK CHOREOGRAPHY INTENSIVE?

Yes No

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION IN YOUR APPLICATION:

HOW DID YOU HEAR OF OUR SCHOOL

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME & NUMBER

PARTICIPANT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY: I hereby release and discharge any and all claims for personal injury or property damage which I may incur while in attendance at Shakti Summer School in Crete, Greece. This release is intended to discharge Shakti Summer School, its affiliates, and respective employees from any liability arising out of or connected in any way with my participation in the courses. I further understand that accidents and injuries can arise out of my participation in the school; knowing the risks, I hereby agree to assume those risks upon myself and release the school of any liability. I have read the *Terms and Conditions Page, which includes: *School Cancellation Policy, *SSS and VS Policy and our *Health & Safety / Assumption of Risk. I fully understand agree to the contents. I understand that I may be asked to leave if my behavior is in conflict with school policies. I am aware that this is a release of liability and a contract between me and Shakti Summer School, Greece and voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions stated herein. I am signing this of my own free will and voluntarily agree to all of the terms and conditions as listed here.