First Walking Steps in Manipuri Dance

Video Transcript

"So in this clip, we're going to do the first step of Rasantakachari. The feet are just going to go from Shomo, step, Agra Tala Sanchara. Step, Agra Tala Sanchara. Step, Agra Tala Sanchara. Now, you remember that the body is in this position. And as you step, Agra Tala Sanchara, your head is going to go to the side. Step, go to the other side. Step, this side and to the other side. The beat for this one would be, Dhin, Tain, Ta, Kit, Ta. Dhen, Ta. Dhin, Tain. Ta, Kit, Ta. Dhen, Ta. Dhin, Tain, Ta, Kit, Ta. Dhen, Ta. Dhin, Tain. Kit, Ta, Ta. So that's the first step of an exercise series called Rasantakachari or walking step. The series goes on to have different foot work. Involves, step together. Step together and then step heel, together. Step heel, together."