About us:
MOPA was established in 2010 by professional Odissi dancer Masako Ono. After teaching for years she opened a studio of her own to continue spreading her love of Odissi dance.
Though you can learn Odissi dance, the dance studio also offers classes in salsa, hip hop and Bollywood dancing. No experience is required and the studio offers classes for all levels of dancers from beginning to advanced. The studio also regularly hosts international students visiting from abroad and welcomes choreographers from all backgrounds to host dance seminars.
FEATURED CHOREOGRAPHERS:
Masako Ono
Masako has been studying dance since she was four years old. Initially trained in ballet, modern and hip hop she then began studying Odissi dance at Nrityagram in 1996. Masako continues to dance throughout India and around the world and currently teaches Odissi dance at MOPA.
Though you can learn Odissi dance, the dance studio also offers classes in salsa, hip hop and Bollywood dancing. No experience is required and the studio offers classes for all levels of dancers from beginning to advanced. The studio also regularly hosts international students visiting from abroad and welcomes choreographers from all backgrounds to host dance seminars.
FEATURED CHOREOGRAPHERS:
Masako Ono
Masako has been studying dance since she was four years old. Initially trained in ballet, modern and hip hop she then began studying Odissi dance at Nrityagram in 1996. Masako continues to dance throughout India and around the world and currently teaches Odissi dance at MOPA.
Subrat Kumar Rout
Subrat is a self trained dancer that specializes in hip hop and krumping. He is most known for his appearances on Dance India Dance, Dance India Dance Doubles, Just Dance and as a semi finalist on India’s Got Talent. He currently teaches hip hop/ krumping and sassy salsa.
Subrat is a self trained dancer that specializes in hip hop and krumping. He is most known for his appearances on Dance India Dance, Dance India Dance Doubles, Just Dance and as a semi finalist on India’s Got Talent. He currently teaches hip hop/ krumping and sassy salsa.
INTERNATIONAL CHOREOGRAPHERS:
MOPA hosts artists and choreographers from all over the world. Working with exerts in their field our students get the chance to share fresh views and ideas, as well as perspective into the dance world outside of India.
THIS MONTH:
Mandy Irvine is from Alameda, CA (USA) a small suburb outside of San Francisco. She has been dancing she was three years old and is trained in tap, ballet, jazz and hip hop. Besides competing in national competitions she has danced in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, at the Super Bowl play offs with rapper L.L. Cool J and was the captain of her university’s dance team. Mandy has spent the last few years teaching dance at local schools and enjoys giving her students an outlet for creative expression.
MOPA hosts artists and choreographers from all over the world. Working with exerts in their field our students get the chance to share fresh views and ideas, as well as perspective into the dance world outside of India.
THIS MONTH:
Mandy Irvine is from Alameda, CA (USA) a small suburb outside of San Francisco. She has been dancing she was three years old and is trained in tap, ballet, jazz and hip hop. Besides competing in national competitions she has danced in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, at the Super Bowl play offs with rapper L.L. Cool J and was the captain of her university’s dance team. Mandy has spent the last few years teaching dance at local schools and enjoys giving her students an outlet for creative expression.
