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1. Introduction to Indian Classical and Folk Dances (2 Weeks: Theory + Practical)

: Kathak, Bharatanatyam  and Folk

• Role and Function of Dance
• Indian Dance and Culture: Classical Dance Styles of India, Folk Dance styles
• Talk on Communication - Verbal, Non-Verbal - Body language
• Dance and Physical exercises for Body conditioning
• Voice Modulation – Octaves of Music
• Mirror – Expressions
• Basic Steps of Kathak
• Basic Steps of Bharatanatyam
• Folk Dance Basic Steps

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2.Basic Course: Kathak (4 Weeks: Theory + Practical)

• Introduction to Kathak
• History and Evolution
• Understanding Laya, Matra, Sam and Tihai
• Teen Taal (16 Beats: Recitation – Padhant & Dance)
  • Tode,
  • Chakradar Tode,
  • Tihai,
  • Baant (Footwork)
  • Pirouettes (Spins)
• Names and Life of Kathak Stawarts
• Asanyukta Hasta Mudra
• Abhinay Geet
  • Presentation of the item

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3.Intermediate Course : Kathak (6 Weeks : Theory + Practical)

(To be discussed if at this level the students will enroll directly or will join this after attending Basic course)

• Understanding layers of Abhinaya, Nritta, Nritya, Natya
• Understanding Head and Neck Movements
• Sanyukta Hastamudra
• Technique of writing Kathak mnemonic syllables
• Understanding Schools of Kathak
• Guru Vandana
• Saraswati Vandana
• Teen Taal (16 Beats)
  • Thaat
  • Aamad
  • Paran
  • Chakradar Paran
  • Kavitta
  • Tihai
• Jhaptaal (10 Beats)
  • Thaat
  • Aamad
  • Paran
  • Chakradar Paran
  • Kavitta
  • Tihai
• Gatnikas
  • Seedhi Gat
  • Bansuri
  • Ghoonghat
  • Matki – three styles
  • Chhed Chaad
• Gatbhav
  • Panihaari
  • Makhanchori
    • Presentation of the item