Odissi Dancing: Speed Steps

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Part of the video series: Odissi Indian Dance

Summary: Moving at different speeds helps the Odissi dance tell a story. Learn to change speed in Odissi steps from a professional Indian dancer with this free dance lesson video.

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By Mala Desai , eHow Presenter

Mala Desai is an instructor at Lotus Music and Dance in New York City. Desai was initiated into classical Indian dance education at the age of four and has studied Kathak, Bharatnatyam...read more

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"In this clip, we are going to demonstrate to you, steps number four and five. These are done in two speeds. Following the notes, Ta Ithi, Na, Tri, Ki, Te, Te. Ta Ithi, Na, Tri, Ki, Te, Te. Ta, Ithi, Na, Tri, Ki, Te, Te. Dhai, Dhai, Na, Tri, Ki, Dhin, Na. As you saw her head movement, coordinated with her arms and the feet. And now we show you step five, to the same notes. Ta, Ithi, Na, Tri, Ki, Te, Te. Ta, Ithi, Na, Tri, Ki, Te, Te. Ta, Ithi, Na, Tri, Ki, Te, Te. Dhai, Dhai, Na, Tri, Ki, Dhin, Na. In this clip, we're going to show you steps seven and eight. The notes for step seven are Dha, Dhi, Na. Dha, Dha, Dhi, Na. Ta, Ti, Na. Ta, Ta, Ti, Na. And the step starts with Chauk. And we go, Dha, Dhi, Na. Dha, Dha, Dhi, Na. Ta, Ti, Na. Ta, Ta, Ti, Na."

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