Career
Gita Mahalik started learning dance at a very early age from renowned guru, Deba Prasad Dash. This was followed by training under Mayadhar Raut which helped Geeta to develop a style which many connoisseurs described as sheer poetry in motion. Geeta has travelled extensively, performing in many countries across the globe like France, Switzerland, China, Italy, Spain, United States of America, Canada, Germany, Portugal, Greece and many other countries in the African continent.
She has also performed at almost all of the major dance festivals in India, Khajuraho Dance Festival, Ellora Dance Festival, Elephanta Dance Festival, Konarak Dance Festival, Mahabalipuram Festival, Mukteswar Dance Festival, Badri Kedar Utsav, Taj Festival, Kalidas Samaroh at Ujjain, Ganga Mahotsav and Mandu Festival featuring among them.
Geeta Mahalik presently lives in Delhi. Geeta Mahalik is generally credited with giving a national flavor to the traditional style of Odissi.
She is also widely known to be a master of "Rasa" (expression). lieutenant is reported that she has brought in many innovative interpretations and religious and secular overtones through her choreography.
Geeta Mahalik has founded a non governmental organization, Geeta"s Upasana, based in Delhi, for promoting arts and culture, especially odissi dance.
The organization regularly stages performances in Delhi and outside. Founder Director - Geeta"s Upasana Member - Expert Committee on Odissi dance - Ministry of Culture Member - General Council - Sangeet Natak Akademi Member - General Council - Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi.
