"Exploring the Depth of Kathak " is an immersive dance course that delves deep into the intricate and mesmerizing world of Kathak, a classical Indian dance form known for its graceful movements and rhythmic precision. This course is designed for enthusiasts who want to explore and master the rich heritage of Kathak dance.
In this comprehensive Kathak dance program, you will embark on a transformative journey through a structured curriculum that covers both the fundamental and advanced aspects of Kathak. With an emphasis on rhythm, hand movements, and expressions, you will gradually build your skills to a professional level.
1. Understanding Hand Movements: Master the art of intricate hand movements that are quintessential to Kathak.
2. Lehra Integration: Explore new hand movements in coordination with the lehra, enhancing your dance expressions.
3. Angles and Hand Movements: Experiment with different angles while synchronizing your hand movements with lehra.
4. Thaat and Taali Khali: Dive into the nuances of Thaat and practice it on Taali and Khali beats.
5. Guru Vandana: Pay tribute to your dance guru and learn to express reverence through your dance.
6. Tukda and Tihai: Master various tukdas, including chakkardar tukda, and practice complex tihai patterns in Teentaal.
7. Aamad and Salami: Enhance your performance with aamad in Teentaal and graceful salamis.
8. Thaat Vistar: Elaborate on the Thaat to refine your Kathak skills further.
No prior experience is required to enroll in this course. However, students should have a genuine interest in dance and a willingness to dedicate time for practice and learning. Access to a practice space and appropriate dance attire is recommended for effective participation.
Lesson 4 - Exploring different angles with handmovements on lehra
Lesson 5 - Learning new handmovements with lehra
Lesson 6 - Salami in teentaal
Lesson 7 - Salami with lehra
Lesson 8 - Thaat with lehra
Lesson 9 - Thaat vistar (elaborating) with lehra
Lesson 10 - Thaat on taali and khali and Guru Vandana
Lesson 11 - Guru Vandana
Lesson 12 - New steps on Guru Vandana
Lesson 13 - Aamad in teentaal
Lesson 14 - Aamad with lehra
Lesson 15 - Thaat - 2nd and 3rd in teentaal
Lesson 16 - Thaat with lehra
Lesson 17 - Thaat on taali khali and tukda in madhya laya
Lesson 18 - 1st tukda in teentaal
Lesson 19 - 2nd tukda in teentaal
Lesson 20 - 3rd tukda in teentaal
Lesson 21 - 4th tukda in teentaal
Lesson 22 - 5th tukda in teentaal
Lesson 23 - 6th tukda in teentaal
Lesson 24 - Chakkardar tukda/toda in teentaal
Lesson 25 - Chakkardar tukda padhant and tihaai in teentaal
Lesson 26 - Tukda in teentaal
Lesson 27 - 2nd tihaai in teentaal
This course is designed by Manjari Sharma she has been performing kathak dance since she was 5 years old continuous attending the workshops of 4 years by Sahitya Kala Parishad in Delhi and had also performed kathak in various festival in different cities/states. She served as a dance teacher, instructor and Kathak teacher. She also believes that dance incorporates a plethora of benefits. She believes it helps students stay focused and disciplined and enhances their creativity. Dance is also considered a physical activity that helps students stay healthy and fit. Manjari Sharma takes pride and joy in teaching students. Apart from dancing, she considers her decision to teach is the best. Currently, she is using Mittsure platform as a tool to teach students Kathak, thereby helping adults and children acquire the dancing skill. Mittsure is happy to have her on board to help individuals learn the dance form of Kathak.
This course is ideal for aspiring dancers, Kathak enthusiasts, and anyone with a passion for Indian classical dance. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate-level dancer, this program will help you advance your skills and deepen your understanding of Kathak.
Desktop/Laptop/Mobile access for an hour
Broadband internet connection
Headset(Not Mandatory)