Kathak classes in LBSCIC
Kathak, like miniature painting, is two-dimensional in character. It conceives of space only in straight lines and does not attempt to give a three-dimensional effect so characteristic of the reliefs in Indian sculpture. In the dance, there is only a front-back treatment of space. The human form is conceived of as a straight line and there are very few deviations from the vertical median. The weight of the body in the initial stances of the dance is equally divided and the knees are not flexed.
Torso movements are also known to this dance style, but the torso is neither conceived of as a single unit as in Bharatanatyam nor is divided into two units, the chest and the waist as in Manipuri.
Face movements are limited, but great emphasis is placed on the movements of the eyebrows. The use of eyebrows is a characteristic feature for this dance style. In the movements of the neck, Kathak shares much with Bharatanatyam.
LBSCIC conducts regular teaching programmes in Kathak every working day from 14.00 p.m. to 17.00 p.m. The curriculum followed is as under:
Courses and Syllabus of Kathak Class
Lal Bahadur Shastri Centre for Indian Culture proposes the following Courses in Kathak Dance in the Centre, namely:
1. Certificate in Kathak Dance
2. Diploma in Kathak
3. Advance Diploma in Kathak
1) Certificate in Kathak Dance
An introductive Course for the Beginners and Certificate will be provided after completing the Course. The Duration of the Course will be of 6 months duration.
The Syllabus for the Course is:
a) Introduction of Indian Classical Music (Dance + Vocal + Instrument)
b) Definition of some important words used in Indian classical Music
Taal, Lay (Vilamvit, Madhya, Drut), swar, chalan, palta, Rag, Sam, matra, tali, khali, vibhag, gat, Jhala, Utan, Kayda.
c) What is Natan Bhed (Natya, Nritya, Nrit)
d) Types of Indian Dances
· Classical
· Folk
e) Important words used in Kathak
Toda, Tukda, Amad, Paran, Tihai, T’hat, Utan, Vandana, Bhumipradan, Chalan, Grat Bhau, Kavitva, Upaj,GatNikas, Ladi.
2) Diploma in Kathak
Those students who wish to continue their study in Kathak Dance after completing 6 months Certificate Course they will be provided Diploma in Kathak dance after completion of 1 Year Course.
Course outlines:
a) History of Kathak (Traditional Gharane in Kathak)
b) Meaning of the word Kathak
c) Sequence of Kathak (divided into Technical and Expressional)
Vandana, Upaj, T’hat, Utan, Amad Paran Amad, Toda, Tukada, Chakkardar tukda, Chakkardar Paran, Kavitva, Tumari, Chaturang, Tarana, Sargam, GatBhav, Gatnikas, Ladi, Jugalbandi
d) Important Taal used in Kathak
Teen Taal, Jhap Taal, Dhamas, EK Taal, Roopak, Dadara, Kaharva
e) Kathak Ki Vesh Bhusha (costume and jewelry in Kathak)
3) Advance Diploma in Kathak
Those candidates who wish to continue their study in Kathak Dance after completing 1 year Diploma Course, they will be provided Advance Diploma in Kathak dance after completion of 2 Year Advance Course. Duration of the Course will be 2 Years.
Course outline:
a) Kathak in present
- fusion concept in Kathak
- modern music in Kathak
- modern costume
- modern choreography concept
- group concept
b) Comparative study of Kathak with other dances
- Kathak and Folk Dance
- Kathak and Raas Leela
- Kathak and Bharat Natyam
c) Autobiography of some famous Kathak dancers
- Birju Maharaj
- Rajendra Gangani
- Durgalal
d) Importance of Musician in Kathak
e) Nartak Ke Gund-dosh (qualities and disqualities of Kathak Dance)
In addition to this different dances based on Kathak
style will be taught.
LBSCIC students are presenting Kathak dance at Ferghana University
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