Beginner Course

Course 1: An Introduction to Basic Kathak Idioms and Movement

1. Module 1 - Concept of Beats: Teentaal (9 classes)

1. Vibhag: Division of Taal - 2 classes
2. Padhant: Recitation of mnemonic syllables - 3 classes
3. Layakari: Variation in tempo - 4 classes

2. Module 2 - Tatkaar: Footwork (8 classes)

1. Interpretation of mnemonic syllables - 4 classes
2. Expression through Hand Movement - 4 classes

3. Module 3 - Nritta: Dance Without Abhinaya (Drama) - 14 classes

1. Rangmanch: Decoration of the stage with flowers through dance - 2 classes
2. Salami: A Mughal Salutation - 2 classes
3. Amad: The starting point of Nritta - 3 classes
4. Tukda: A small portion of a larger opus via The Tabla - 2 classes
5. Tohra: More complex compositions using various mnemonic syllables - 2 classes
6. Paran: Compositions from the Pakhawaj - 3 classes

4. Module 4 - Nritya: Dance with Abhinaya (Drama) - 6 classes

1. Vandana: A tribute to the Guru - 4 classes
2. Kavit: An interpretation of classical poetry - 2 classes

• Modules are offered in entirety
• 1 class: 1-hour performance + 15-minutes for Q&A
• Additional classes might be required based on the needs of the student
• Please use the contact us form for special requests/course structures
• Fees per lesson: US$ 30 (or equivalent)

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Intermediate Course

Course 2: Greater command over Taal (beats), Laya (tempo) and Abhinaya (Drama)

1. Module 1 - Movements - 5 classes

1. Angsanchalan: Movement of the limbs and their angular positioning - 1 class
2. Grivabheda: Detailed neck movements - 1 class
3. Shirobheda: Detailed head movements - 2 classes
4. Netrabheda: Detailed eye movements - 1 class

2. Module 2 - Taal - 18 classes

1. Teentaal: 16 beats - 8 classes
2. Jhaptaal: 10 beats - 5 classes
3. Ektaal: 12 beats - 5 classes

3. Module 3 - Gat Nikas - 2 classes

1. Sadi: Sri Krishna's movements
2. Ghungat: The veil
3. Bansuri: The flute
4. Ruksat
5. Mukut: Crown

4. Module 4 - Gat Bhava: Storytelling without lyrics - 9 classes

1. Makhanchori: Lord Krishna stealing butter - 3 classes
2. Panghat: An episode from Krishna Leela - 3 classes
3. Kalia Daman: The slaying of the poisonous Kalia by Lord Krishna - 3 classes

5. Module 5 - Tarana - 3 classes

6. Module 6 - Thumri - 4 classes

1. Complete idea of the Thumri's raga - 1 class
2. Understanding the lyrics of the Thumri - 1 class
3. Performance of the Thumri - 2 classes

• Modules are offered in entirety
• 1 class: 1-hour performance + 15-minutes for Q&A
• Additional classes might be required based on the needs of the student
• Please use the contact us form for special requests/course structures
• Fees per lesson: US$ 40 (or equivalent)

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Advanced Course

Course 3: Taking your skills to the stage with emphasis on expression and mastery of footwork

1. Module 1 - Vandana: Tributes to Gods and Goddesses - 6 classes

1. Shiva Vandana - 3 classes
2. Vishnu Vandana - 1 class
3. Ganapati Vandana - 1 class
4. Devi Vandana - 1 class

2. Module 2 - Advanced Combinational Movements of the hands and the body - 6 classes

1. Angsanchalan: Movement of the limbs and their angular positioning - 2 classes
2. Grivabheda: Detailed neck movements - 1 class
3. Shirobheda: Detailed head movements - 1 classes
4. Netrabheda: Detailed eye movements - 1 class
5. Chakkars: Pirouettes - 1 class

3. Module 3 - Taal - Advanced Compositions - 19 classes

1. Teentaal: 16 beats - 4 classes
2. Pancham Sawari: 15 beats - 5 classes
3. Dhamaar: 14 beats - 5 classes
4. Ashthamangal: 21 beats - 5 classes

4. Module 4 - Abhinaya: Drama - 26 classes

1. Kavit: Poetry - 4 classes
2. Nayikabhed: 8 different Nayikas - 8 classes
3. Ashthamangal: 21 beats - 5 classes
4. Thumris - 6 classes
5. Sufi compositions - 3 classes

• Modules are offered in entirety
• 1 class: 1-hour performance + 15-minutes for Q&A
• Additional classes might be required based on the needs of the student
• Please use the contact us form for special requests/course structures
• Fees per lesson: US$ 40 (or equivalent)

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