Indian Classical Dance - Kathak

This course is about Indian Classical Dance - Kathak. This course facilitates students to learn all the aspects of Kathak Dance. From the History and the Origin of Kathak Dance, students will be able to understand the technical as well as aesthetical dimensions of this dance form. The modules contain all the traditional as well as contemporary modern styles of this dance form. Students would benefit not only from the video lectures but also through the reading material provided with each module.

Week 01 - Origin, History and Development of KathakWeek 02 - Introduction to Laya Taal (Padhant)Week 03 - Knowledge of Technical TermsWeek 04 - Languages in Kathak and its Notation SystemsWeek 05 - Abhinaya (the art of storytelling)Week 06 - Abhinaya continuedWeek 07 - Abhinaya continuedWeek 08 - Natya Shastra and Abhinaya DarpanaWeek 09 - Study of other Taals than TritaalWeek 10 - Study of Gharanas: Distinguishing features and performnacesWeek 11 - Choreographies in Kathak - 1Week 12 - Choreographies in Kathak - 2Week 13 - Aspects of Presentation