Bachelor of Arts (BA Kathak)

Course Information :

This course is designed for the students who wish to embark upon a career in the Indian classical dance form of kathak. Year 1 : Introduction to Kathak History of Kathak Dance Knowledge of Classical Dances Of India Study of Two Different Taal Preliminaries of Gat Nikas and Gat Bhav Notation Year 2 : Brief Study of Natyashastra Study of Rasa and Bhava Varities of Abhinaya Mudras Teen Taal and Introduction to a New Taal Prescribed Gat Bhava Guru Vandana Year 3 : ntroduction to Nayika Bheda Study of Gharanas Biographies Teen Taal and Introduction to a New Taal Kavit Thumri

Coursework & Assessment :

The course is assessed through theoretical and practical assignments, performances and closed-book examinations. Formal class contact time is normally 10 -15 hours per week and students are expected to supplement this with an equal or more hours of independent practice and study.

Careers :

Students can follow career options as choreographers, performers and teachers.