Odissi Dance in the Natyanjali Festival 2011 The Odissi (Orissi) dance is the Indian classical dance from the Eastern state . It has originated from Orissa Odissi is similar to Bharatnatyam in terms of the mudras and expressions used in the performance.Thus Odissi appears to be the oldest classical dance rooted in rituals and tradition.visit and watch the odissi natyanjali dance http://www.heritagetown.org/