Kathak

Course Level: Beginner, Duration: 3 Months

Course Objectives:

• Learn to take basic steps of Kathak – ‘Tatkar’ comfortably in varying rhythm
• Basic hand movements with tatkar
• Practice of performing ‘chakra’
• Perform together in a group
• Learn expressions

Course Outline:

• Theory
  • Types of Indian classical dances
  • Origin of different Indian Classical dance forms
  • Origin of Kathak, famous artists and Gharana of Kathak
  • Meaning of general terms used in Kathak
  • Quality of ghungaroos
  • Video sessions
• Basic steps like
  • Basics of Tatkar, eight simple varieties of tatkar
  • Basic hand movement and mudra with tatkar
  • Practice of chakra
  • Developing speed
• Basics of Expressing
  • Smiling
  • Eye contact
  • Joy
  • Surprise
  • Anger
• Basics of dancing
  • Basic Hand Mudras
  • Basic Neck Movements
  • Developing speed while performing chakra
  • Dancing in a group – developing coordination
• Warm up exercise
  • Developing body flexibility
  • Avoiding injury

Exposure:

• At least one stage performance in front of a live audience every month
• Participation in Dance competitions
• Preparation for TV reality shows like DID and India’s Got Talent
• Assistance in a professional video shoot

If you are interested in Intermediate or Advance courses in Kathak then contact us for information on:

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