Kathak Dance with Shilpi Chatterjee

Join Katha Dance Theatre (KDT) to learn non-verbal communication through the classical storytelling dance of India, Kathak. Using graceful movements, meaningful hand gestures, facial expressions, intricate footwork, multiple spins, and music, students will learn how to tell a story! The goal is to provide participants with a new and enjoyable experience that enables them to be creative, physically active, and exposed to a new culture in a comfortable and supportive environment. This class is designed for beginner level dancers.

Class Times Separated Level:

Wednesdays:
• 6:00–7:00 PM – Group 2A (existing students)
• 7:00–8:00 PM – Group 1B (existing students)

Fridays:
• 6:00–7:00 PM – Brand-new beginners

Instructor Shilpi Chatterjee is a Company dancer and one of the dance school instructors of Katha Dance Theatre. She pursued her Kathak dance education in India for a decade before relocating to Minnesota, where she continues her training under the guidance of Guru Rita Mustaphi at KDT. She has received awards at many district-level dance competitions in India and showcased her talents with the Bengali Association of Minnesota. In 2021, she earned the Jury Award at the Urvashi Dance, Music, Art, and Culture Society's international talent competition. She has also participated in workshops led by the esteemed late Pandit Birju Maharaj and Ms. Saswati Sen.