Junior Course in Kathak

Kathak is one of the major Classical Dance forms of our country. Anchored on the Hindustani Classical Music system, and performed across the Indo-Gangetic valley for centuries, Kathak is now a popular dance form throughout India and also across the globe.

Kathak gives emphasis on poses, expressions, grace, hand, eye and body movements and footwork and the enactment of stories and portrayal of rhythmic structures. It makes the dancer's body look younger, helps to lose body weight and to bring a lot of excitement into life. It also helps to make the practitioner more active and full of energy.

A systematic and detailed practical training in this intricate dance form and a knowledge of its history and aesthetics is carefully conveyed in this course.

COURSE LAYOUT

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1

Module 1

Tatkar in Teen Taal, Hasta Sanchalan and Padhant

Module 2

Introduction: (A General Introduction to the techniques based on the Natyashastra)

Module 3

Shlokas From The Abhinayadarpanam

(Asamyukta Hasta –1)

2

Module 4

Aamad

Module 5

Natya, Nritta and Nritya

Module 6

Shlokas From The Abhinayadarpanam

(Samyukta Hasta –2)

3

Module 7

Thaat in Teen Taal

Module 8

Number of Rasas and Bhavas [Part 1]

Module 9

Viniyoga Of Asamyukta Hastas -I

4

Module 10

Teen Taal: Three Simple Tukdas

Module 11

Number of Rasas and Bhavas [Part 2]

Module 12

Viniyoga Of Asamyukta Hastas -II

5

Module 13

Teen Taal: Two Simple Tukdas

Module 14

Dharmis and Vrittis

Module 15

Viniyoga Of Asamyukta Hastas -III

Module 16

Viniyoga Of Asamyukta Hastas -IV

6

Module 17

Teen Taal – 3 Chakradar Todas

Module 18

Abhinaya

Module 19

Aharya Abhinaya

Module 20

Usages Of Samyukta Hastas

7

Module 21

Indian Mythology : Vishnu

Module 22

Indian Mythology: Shiva and Consorts of Gods, Kartikeya

Module 23

Indian Mythology: Shakti and Ganapati

Module 24

Shlokas From Abhinaya Darpan (Devata & Dasavatara Hastas)

8

Module 25

Bhajan – I

Module 26

Bhajan – II

Module 27

Bhajan – III

Module 28

Shlokas From Abhinaya Darpan (Jati, Bandhava & Navagraha Hastas)

9

Module 29

Introduction To Sidhi Gat

Module 30

Matki and Murli Gat

Module 31

Raasleela and its relation to Kathak Dance

Module 32

Teen Taal – Parans and Chakradar Paran

10

Module 33

Introduction To Rupak Taal

Module 34

Taal Rupak - Small Tukdas

Module 35

Classification of Nayaka-Nayika

11

Module 36

2 Simple Parans and 1 Chakradar Toda

Module 37

A Detailed Study of Gharanas of Kathak Dance

Module 38

Nayaka Lakshanas & Nayika Alamkars

12

Module 39

Taal Rupak : Chand and Ladi

Module 40

The Mandir & Durbar Traditions; Major Royal Patrons

Module 41

Important Gurus, Performers & Training Centres