Kathak - Indian Classical Dance Course

Name: Kathak - Indian Classical Dance Course
Rating: 3.3 (8 reviews)

Created byTetiana Kapranova

Last updated 7/2020

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What you'll learn

1. History of Kathak Dance.
2. Garanas - different school of Kathak
3. Kathak Costume
4. Musical Instrument
5. Ghungroo
6. Taal (beats) and Tatkaar (footwork)
7. “Natya Shastra”: Nritta, Natya, Nritya
8. Body Movements (Torso Bheda)
9. Eye movements (Drishti Bheda)
10. Eyebrow movements (Bhrikuti Bheda)
11. Head Movements (Shiro Bheda)
12. Neck movements (Griva Bheda)
13. Hand Movements (Wrist, Basic, Circular)
14. Leg Movements
15. Hand Gestures (Hasta Mudras)
16. Benefits of Kathak Dance
17. Navarasa
18. Complex exercise for flexibility for Kathak Dance
19. Kathak Dance Performance

Course content

11 sections • 26 lectures • 49m total length

Introduction in Kathak Indian Dance3:19
Hello! I am Doctor Tetiana Kapranova an International Alliance Master Yoga Teacher, Certified Physiology of Yoga from NYU, Kathak Certified PP1, PP2, Bhushan 1 st year (Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh, India), Fitness, Nutrition, and Dietician Instructor.
In my Course: “Kathak- Indian Classical Dance” you will learn:
1. History of Kathak dance
2. Gharanas (different schools of Kathak)
3. Costume, Music, Ghungroo
4. Taal (beats)
5. “Natya Shastra”: Nritta, Natya, Nritya.
6. Movements of the Body, Eye, Eyebrow, Neck, Head.
7. Movements of the Hand and Leg.
8. Hand Gestures (Mudras)
a) Asamyukta (single hand)
b) Samyukta (double hand)
9. Navarasa (9 emotions/moods)
10. Toras

By the End of my course, you will be able to understand Indian Culture through Indian Classical dance - Kathak. The Kathak dance will help you to achieve graceful movements of the body, hand, legs, neck, head, eye, eyebrow. On the end course, you will get Certificate Completion.
I will guide you step by step to reach your goal.
I practiced Kathak dance for 4 years
My course includes theoretical and practical activities, and at the end course, you will learn Kathak dance performance with me.

Thank you so much!
Eager to see you all, we shall have a lot of fun while learning this is a beautiful art.

History of Kathak2:27
Toras in Kathak9:18
Costumes in Kathak0:44
Musical instruments in Kathak0:48
Ghungroo (ankles bells) in Kathak0:46
Gharanas in Kathak2:38
Gharanas (Hindi “Ghar” – home, school) it is different styles of Kathak, based on footwork movement.

Three Gharanas:
· Jaipur Gharana its layakari or rhythmic form of dance.
The Jaipur Gharana developed in the courts of the Kachchwaha kings of Jaipur in Rajasthan. The importance is placed on the more technical aspects of dance, such as complex and powerful footwork, multiple spins, and complicated compositions in different talas. There is also greater incorporation of compositions from the pakhawaj, such as parans.
· Lucknow Gharana it’s an aesthetic form of dance, based on a strong accent on Bhava (emotions), Taal (beats), and Laya (rhythms). The Lucknow Gharana developed in the courts of the Nawab of Oudh in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It particularly includes grace, elegance, and naturalness in the dance. Abhinaya or expressional acting, especially improvised, plays a very strong role in this style. The Birju Maharaj, Shambhu Maharaj, and Lachhu Maharaj are or were all famed for the naturalness of and innovativeness of their abhinaya.
· Benaras Garana based on the song.
It appears that Janakiprasad went over to Benaras and taught Kathak for the rest of his life there and his school of dance acquired the name Benaras Gharana.
Benefits of Kathak Dance0:53

Taal (beats)0:52
TAAL (THEKA)
“Dance as the narration of a magical story; that recites on lips, illuminates imaginations and embraces the most sacred depths of souls.” Shah Asad Rizvi

The structure of the Taal
The standard sequence of beats (taal) and simplest form is called theka. The Teentaal (“teen” – three, “taal” – beats) has 16 beats and divided into 4-4 parts.

Teen Taal
1. Beats: 16
2. Sections: 4
3. Khali: 9th
4. Taali: 1st, 5st, 13st
Tatkaar (Footwork)1:34

Basic Hand Movements in Kathak3:59
Master basic Kathak hand movements, from Naman and Utpatti to Urdhva Hasta Chakra, Madhya Hasta Chakra, and Tala Hasta Chakra, with flowing transitions like Aalingan, Samatal, Ardhaalingan, Vyaapti, and Pushpak.
Circle Hand Movements in Kathak0:54
Learn circle hand movements in Kathak through five types—pheri, ardhapheri, buddhapheri, muktapheri, and pavanpheri—demonstrating anticlockwise and paired-hand patterns within Kathak technique.
Wrist Hand Movements0:33

Navarasa (9 emothions/moods)1:21
NAVARASA
“Dance as the narration of a magical story; that recites on lips, illuminates imaginations and embraces the most sacred depths of souls.” Shah Asad Rizvi

Navarasas - it is nine emotions/moods to give dancer complimentary to express the full beauty and meaning of the lyrics.
Bhava (State/condition) – it is the condition from which the emotion is born.
Rasa (Taste/flavor of something) – it is present use to emotion.

Navarasas or nine moods:
Shringara – Love, beauty, attraction/attractiveness.
Hasya – Laughter, comedy, delight.
Raudra – Anger, fury, irritation, stress.
Karuna – Compassion, pathos, sorrow.
Vibhatsa – Disgust, aversion, depression, self-pity.
Bhayanaka – Fear, horror, worry, anxiety.
Veera – Heroism, courage, pride, confidence.
Adbuta – Wonder, surprise, amazement, curiosity, mystery.
Shanta – Peace, quiet, tranquility, relaxation.
Each rasa is associated with a Hindu God and a color.

Requirements

Desire to Learn Classical Indian Kathak Dance
Know more about Indian Culture through Dance

Description

Tetiana Kapranova is an International Alliance Master Yoga Teacher, Certified Physiology of Yoga from NYU, Doctor an Endocrinologist, Kathak Certificated PP1, PP2, Bhushan 1st year (Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh, India), Fitness, Nutrition and Diet Instructor.

She has been practicing Kathak Indian Classical Dance since 2015 in India, Russia, and Ukraine. She has organized yoga and medical workshops and sessions for Universities, Schools, Preschools, and Organizations. She has a YouTube Yoga Channel.

The "Kathak - Indian Classical Dance" course is about Indian culture, Music, Costume, and Gharanas in Kathak Dance.

The course will include Eye, Eyebrow, Neck, Head, Hands, Legs, and Body Movements in Kathak Dance.

The Kathak Dance inspires and motivates everyone to create a beautiful and confident life!!

Kathak includes stories from the temple traditions of storytelling, courtly customs, royal challenges, and songs of mysticism and devotion.

Improvement and achievement:

Your stage presence is mesmerizing.
Your energy is contagious!
Your movement looks fluid and effortless.
I admire your technical precision.
Your expression captivates the audience.
I can feel the passion as you dance!
Your energy fills the stage.

"When the world turns its back on you, you turn your back on the world"

“If the spirit is the seed, dance is the water of its evolution.”

“The Best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today”.

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 3min

Basic of Kathak7 lectures • 18min

Beats2 lectures • 2min

Movements in Kathak5 lectures • 5min

Hand Movements in Kathak3 lectures • 5min

Leg Movements in Kathak1 lecture • 3min

Hand Gestures (Mudras)2 lectures • 4min

Navarasa (9 emothions/moods)1 lecture • 1min

Abhinaya (Act of expressions)1 lecture • 1min

Terminology of Kathak1 lecture • 1min

Requirements

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