Kathak – A complete course for beginners - Part 1
Learn the basics of ancient Indian temple dance form along with its grace and spirituality
Description
Kathak, an Indian classical dance form is a combination of drama, dance and music. This ancient dance form is used as a storytelling tool. Learning Kathak takes a lot of practice and it is extremely important to know the basics of this art form before practicing as a professional.
Kathak includes three specific forms or gharanas or houses (families). Jaipur, Benaras and Lucknow gharanas. Each of these three gharanas carries its own unique style, Lucknow gharana depicts delicate movements, Benaras gharana is more driven towards spirituality, and Jaipur gharana has movements depicting a warrior.
However, before you jump to the technicalities of these three variations, you need to learn the basics first. Learning Kathak not only adds a new talent to your profile but it also has the power to become your passion. Kathak also helps to strengthen your body muscles. Being a complex dance form, it is always beneficial to start learning Kathak early. It takes years and years to master this art form hence, if you start learning Kathak basics as a child, it will be easier to become a professional Kathak artist by the time you are an adult. A professional Kathak dancer knows about body postures, movements and techniques.
Feeling overwhelmed? Don’t be. You can learn this dance from a professional with more than 10 years of experience through Mittsure’s Kathak for Beginner’s course.
Want to dance your way around Kathak? Join us today to learn Kathak at your convenience.
About the course
Mittsure’s Kathak for Beginners course helps you learn the basics of this skill through 30 short sessions. You can access these sessions anytime, as the course is presented in the form of videos. The run time of each video is less than 18 minutes to ensure learning is fun and less time consuming. The length of these videos does not depict the information quality. By watching each video you will be able to follow a step-by-step approach towards your Kathak journey.
This course will not make you a professional but will definitely set you on the journey by teaching you the basics.
You can also register for our online classes or opt for one-on-one sessions to clarify your doubts directly with the trainer.
Wondering what you will learn in the Mittsure’s Kathak for Beginner’s course?. Here is a sneak peek:
You will learn the basic Kathak postures, how to perform namaskaar and the procedure for tying ankle bells (ghungroos)
Learn different facial expressions, mudras, laya, abhinaya, and padsanchalan
You will learn how to walki in different ways, thaat and chakkar using 5 footsteps and heel.
You will also learn the wrist positions along with balancing the hand position with the neck position in Madhya and Vilambhit laya
Want to learn the techniques associated with the Kathak dance form and start your journey to become Kathak dancer? Join our Kathak for Beginners course today.
Happy dancing!
About the trainer
Dance has been a passion and profession for Priyanka Sharma, the trainer for Mittsure’s Kathak course. She has been associated with dancing since 2009. She believes that dance helps her to express better.
Priyanka Sharma holds a B.A (Kathak) degree from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Delhi. She also enhanced her knowledge and skill by attending numerous workshops. She attended workshops by Padma Vibushan Kathak Mastero Birju Maharaj and Sadhana Kulkarni.
What You Will Learn!
- The art of storytelling through abhinays and facial expressions
- Move with grace and confidence while performing Kathak
- Balance between the neck and hand positions
- Learn different layas and mudras
- The basics of Kathak postures
- How to tie and carry Ghongroos
Who Should Attend!
- Boys, girls and adults who wish to learn Kathak or brush their Kathak skills