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Introduction
In this video, you will learn about the very basics of Kathak as a dance form. The instructor will teach the elementary postures of Kathak. A step-by-step demonstration about how to enact Kathak Namashkar – the first step in every Kathak performance.
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Kathak basic posture and namaskaar
15:45
Lesson 2
In this session, you will learn about ghungroo, specially designed ankle bells to make foot movements audible while dancing. The video provides a step-by-step demonstration of how to wear ghungroo. The instructor also explains the ghungroo quantity you should use, its quality, the right position to tie the ghungroo and the correct way to carry them.
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Procedure for tying ghungroos
15:27
Lesson 3
You will learn about different types of Kathak walks in this session. The trainer will teach you how to walk straight, sideways and in diagonals. You will also learn different foot movements and shoulder positions for each way of walking.
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Exercises on way of walking
16:23
Lesson 4
In this session, you will revise what you have learned in the previous session about the ways of walking. You also get to practice these ways of walking with music. The instructor also demonstrates shoulder positions and foot movements with music.
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Exercises on way of walking with Nagma
16:06
Lesson 5
Laya or rhythm is an important aspect of any Indian classical dance form. In this session, you will learn about laya. The instructor explains the different layas associated with the Kathak dance form.
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Understanding of laya
15:31
Lesson 6
This session is a step-by-step guide for the wrist exercises in Vilambhit laya. You will learn about the different wrist positions. The instructor demonstrates and explains every wrist position in detail.
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Wrist exercises in vilambhit laya
16:52
Lesson 7
In this session, before learning about wrist exercises in Madhya laya, you will get to revise the wrist exercises in Vilambhit laya. The instructor demonstrates every wrist position in Madhya laya and explains them in a comprehensive manner.
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Wrist exercises in madhya laya
16:28
Lesson 8
In the previous session, you had learned about wrist exercises in Vilambhit and Madhya laya. In this session, you will revise the wrist exercises of these two different layas. You will also move one step forward by practicing these wrist exercises with music.
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Wrist exercises with nagma
15:28
Lesson 9
In this video, you will learn the different exercises related to balancing your hands neck positions. The balancing exercises in Vilmabhit laya are taught in this session. The instructor demonstrates step-by-step and explains every step for better understanding.
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Balancing exercises between neck and hands in vilambhit laya
15:28
Lesson 10
In this video, you will learn the different exercises related to balancing your hands neck positions. The balancing exercises in Madhya laya are taught in this session. The instructor- Priyanka Shama- provides a step-by-step demonstration.
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Balancing exercises between neck and hands in madhya laya
15:25
Lesson 11
In sessions 9 and 10, you learnt about balancing your hand's position with your neck position in two different layas. In this session, you will move ahead by performing the balance between hands and neck position in two layas with music. The instructor revises each step in detail to help you understand better.
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Balance exercises with nagma
15:43
Lesson 12
Abhinaya or the art to enact is an important aspect of Indian classical dance. It is a technique that brings meaning to a dance form. In this video, the instructor- Priyanka Shama, explains the significance of abhinaya in Kathak. She also demonstrates the different types of bhav or expressions in this video.
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Understanding of abhinaya
16:54
Lesson 13
Facial expressions are important to express the different types of emotions that a dance performance elicits. In this video, you will learn about the different facial expressions. The instructor demonstrates and explains the different facial expressions, right from Bhayanak and Raudra to Hasya.
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Facial expressions
15:38
Lesson 14
Mudras or postures form an integral part in Kathak dance form. In this session, you will learn about the different mudras used in the Kathak dance. The instructor demonstrates and explains the different mudras, right from Samyukta Hast mudra and Treepataka Hast mudra to Mudraksh Hast mudra.
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Mudras
16:28
Lesson 15
Flexibility is important for a dancer, especially in Kathak. In this video, you will learn about stretching and some warm-up exercises that will help you improve or retain your flexibility. The instructor demonstrates and explains the different exercises to make your body flexible.
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Basic stretching exercises for dance
15:26
Lesson 16
In this session, you will learn about tatkaar, dance syllables produced from Kathak footwork. The instructor demonstrates and explains the different patterns and styles of tatkaar used in the Kathak dance.
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Basic tatkhar
15:24
Lesson 17
In this session, you will learn the exercises for different body parts with tatkaar in Vilambhit laya. The instructor demonstrates the different exercises and simultaneously explains how to practice them.
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Exercises for different body parts in vilambhit laya
17:27
Lesson 18
In the video, you will get to quickly revise what you have learned in the previous session. In this session, you will learn different exercises for different body parts with tatkaar in Madhya laya.
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Exercises for different body parts in madhya laya
15:48
Lesson 19
In the previous two sessions, you have learnt different exercises for different body parts with tatkaar in Madhya and Vilambhit laya. This session would be more interesting because you can practice these exercises with music. The instructor- Priyanka Sharma, clearly explains and demonstrates the right techniques.
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Exercises for different body parts with nagma
16:42
Lesson 20
Footwork is a critical part of any dance form. This video will teach you about footwork and basic exercises in Vilambhit laya. The instructor- Priyanka Sharma, demonstrates and explains each foot movement in detail.
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Footwork basic exercises
16:38
Lesson 21
In the previous session, you have learned about footwork in Vilambhit laya. In this session, you will learn the footwork in Madhya laya in detail.
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Footwork basic exercise in madhya laya
15:29
Lesson 22
You learned footwork in Madhya and Vilambhit laya in the previous two sessions. In this session, you get the opportunity to practice this footwork again, but with music. This session also serves as an opportunity for you to revise your footwork.
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Footwork exercises with nagma
15:26
Lesson 23
In this session, you will learn about the two terms Teentaal and Padhant. The instructor explains and demonstrates the taalis (clapping techniques) and the Teentaal Padhant of Vilambhit and Madhya laya.
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Basic teentaal padhant
15:27
Lesson 24
In this session, you will learn basic tatkaar with music. The instructor- Priyanka Sharma, explains and demonstrates Vilambhit laya- ekgun and Madhya laya- dugun. She also narrates the bol or dialogues for tatkaar.
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Basic tatkaar practice with nagma
15:29
Lesson 25
Chakkar is a dance step through which a dancer makes fast turns or 360 degree movements. In this session, you will learn how to exercise chakkar using only five footsteps. The instructor explains and demonstrates how to integrate chakkar with Vilambhit laya and Drut laya.
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Chakkar by using five footsteps
16:41
Lesson 26
In the previous session, you learnt how to exercise chakkar using five footsteps. In this video, you will learn how to exercise chakkar by using your heel. The instructor- Priyanka Sharma, narrates some instructions as ‘points to remember’ while performing chakkar. She demonstrates and explains how to balance using the heel, neck position, chakkars using hands, chakkars in Vilambhit and Madhya laya.
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Chakkar by using heel
15:57
Lesson 27
In this video, you will learn about Padsanchalan. Pad is the Sanskrit term for foot. The instructor- Priyanka Sharma, demonstrates and explains the different padas used in the Kathak dance form. Learn about Bhumistitalin pada, Adi pada, Biparitmukh pada, Kumbha pada and many more.
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Padsanchalan
16:44
Lesson 28
In this session, you will learn to do basic exercises that will help you learn and perform thaat. Thaat is the starting posture of any Kathak performance.The instructor explains and demonstrates the exercises that will help you perform thaat.
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Basic exercises for thaat
15:48
Lesson 29
In the previous session, you had learnt basic exercises for thaat. In this session, you will learn thaat in detail. The instructor demonstrates and explains the complete routine to excel thaat.
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Thaat practice
17:58
Lesson 30
In the previous session, you have learned to perform an entire thaat. In this session, you get the opportunity to do thaat with music. The instructor demonstrates and explains every part of the routine. By doing this, you can also revise the thaat routine you learned in the previous session.
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Thaat with nagma
15:44
Kathak – A complete course for beginners
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In this video, you will learn about the very basics of Kathak as a dance form. The instructor will teach the elementary  postures of Kathak. A step-by-step demonstration about how to enact Kathak Namashkar – the first step in every Kathak performance.

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