Kaberi Dutta ChatterjeeDirector, KAA Media · Narrative Architect | Director, KAA Media Inc.

Kaberi's Kathak-Bollywood Classes, Mississauga, 2016

2 Jan 2017 · 2 min

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This short excerpt captures a segment of a Kathak‑Bollywood dance class led by Kaberi Dutta Chatterjee in Mississauga, 2016. The instructor delivers rapid verbal cues—counting repetitions, directing shoulder shakes, turn timing, and spatial positioning—while alternating between English and Hindi. The focus is on precise execution: remembering steps, turning slowly, maintaining awareness of fellow dancers, and returning to designated spots. The tone is supportive and corrective, emphasizing repetition, rhythm, and spatial awareness to reinforce technique in a fusion dance setting.

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Stop. Now what happened to this? Ready. One. Yes. No. Ita. Ita. Ita. Ita. Ita. Ita. Ita. Ita. Ita. Very good. Shake your shoulders. तेरी था, दस तेज़ इस तरह था, तरीके था, तरीके था, दस तेज़ इस तरीके था, तरीके था, तरीके था। Three times in one side. Don't look at her all the time. Remember, try to remember what you're doing. Very good. One side. Then turn slowly, very slowly. Don't forget the— turn into your places. Go back to your places. Yes, ma'am.