Rising Stars PAVITHRA REDDY Pavithra Reddy came to Nrityagram as part of the village outreach programme on weekends. In 1993, she was identified by Surupa Sen to receive special training. She started intense training under Surupa and joined the Nrityagram Dance Ensemble for their first United States tour in 1993. She will have her solo debut in December 2003. PRIYAMBADA PATTNAIK Priyambada Pattanaik joined Nrityagram in 1998 and has successfully completed her basic training in Odissi. She has been a member of the Nrityagram Dance Ensemble for two years and continues with her Advanced training in Odissi. She is the student of Bijayini Satpathy and Surupa Sen. AYONA BHADURI Ayona Bhaduri joined Nrityagram in 1998 and has successfully completed her basic training in Odissi. She has been a member of the Nrityagram Dance Ensemble for two years and continues with her Advanced training in Odissi. She is the student of Bijayini Satpathy and Surupa Sen.