Foundations of Kathak
Course Duration – 6 months
Modules – 24
(You are required to repeat each module at least 4 times before moving onto the next one)
Module Duration – 30 mins
Pre- Requisites – N/A
Trial Classes
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Orientation Course 1 is a programme to teach the beginner student fundamental principles of the dance form. The student will learn the basic stance of the form, basic footwork, spin and arm techniques and then simple Tukdas and Tihais
Module 1 to 4
Basic exercises from seated to a standing position, general gestures, spins, explanation of taal, theka & nagma with tabla and sarangi
Module 5 to 8
Tatkaar, beat-off beat, four tukdas & three tihais, correct posture for ‘sum’
Module 9 to 12
Pushpak, Ardhaalingan, Soochi, two more tukdas & three more tihais
Module 13 to 16
Two more tukdas, one more tihai, ladi, kavit
Module 17 to 20
Kavit continued, two more tihais, tying of ghungroo
Module 21 to 24
Notations & Revision
There will be a periodical live on-line interaction with the teacher, where students get an opportunity to clear their doubts
Test
Student will take a self assessment after every 4 modules
Final Assessment
At the end of the course the assessment will be in TWO parts
A) Students will be required to send their performance video as per the instructions given
B) Students need to appear for live on-line test
Note : Assessments are only compulsory for students wanting to continue to Orientation Course 2