Course Information & Syllabus
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.