What is the minimum age criteria for learning Kathak?

The minimum age for this all-level course is 5+ and there is no upper age limit.

How much time should a student enrolling for this course practice everyday?

Students should practice for a minimum of 30 minutes every day. If they can devote more time to practice, they will learn better and faster.

What if a student is unable to attend an upcoming class?

The student is required to inform the teacher about his absence from a particular session, two days prior to the class. In such a case, the teacher will reschedule the class and conduct the rescheduled class on or before the end (i.e. Saturday) of the ensuing week or such other time as may be mutually decided between the teacher and the student. In case the student misses to give two days prior notice about his absence to the teacher, then the decision to conduct another class for that student is completely based on the teacher’s discretion.

What if the teacher wishes to reschedule a class?

In case the teacher is unavailable for the scheduled class, he/she will inform the students two days prior to the class. The teacher will conduct the rescheduled class on or before the end (i.e. Saturday) of the ensuing week or such other time as may be mutually decided between the teacher and the student.

How long will the teacher take to revert to a query raised after class hours?

The teacher will try to revert back to queries raised after class hours within a 24 hour period.

Can students of all age enroll to learn this course?

Students aged 5years or above can join this course.

Can this course be customized?

Yes, this course is customized.

Kathak Dancing Classes for Beginners | Level I

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by Anindita Mukherjee Basu

40 Years Experience

National scholarship in Kathak by CCRT, Govt. of India. Awarded Certificate of Excellence by Dover Lane Music Conference.

US $18 per class |

for 1-on-1, 40 mins class

Recommended: 1 class per week | 12-16 weeks to level up

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Course Summary

This is an OnliVe (online + live), 1-on-1, level one beginner course for those who are interested in picking up the basics of Kathak from scratch. Held by Kathak dance expert Anindita Mukherjee Basu, the students will learn Kathak - one of the eight famous classical dance forms of India. The term 'Kathak' is derived from the Sanskrit word Katha which means story, so Kathak means the one who tells a story or to do with stories. Through Kathak, dancers communicated stories from the great Epics and ancient mythology through their hand movements (Hastak), extensive footwork (Tatkar), body movements (Aangik), and flexibility but most importantly through their facial expressions (Bhav-Abhinaya). This level one beginner course includes all these above mentioned features through Nritya - Nritta - Natya.

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Anindita Mukherjee Basu

Experience: 40 Years

From: India

Teacher Skill Keywords
Kathak, Teaching
Education
Specialization in Kathak from Kalashram, under the guidance of Vidushi Mamta Maharaj
Scholarship in Dance Kathak from Centre For Cultural Resources and Training
Sangit Prabhakar in Kathak from Prayag Sangit Samity, Allahabad
Sangit Visharad in Kathak from Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh
Sangit Visharad in Bharatnatyam from Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh
Mahopadhyay in Kathak from Trailokya Sangit Parishad, Kolkata
Sangit Prabhakar in Rabindra Sangeet (vocal) from Prayag Sangit Samity, Allahabad
Diploma in Special Education-Mentally Retardation from National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped (NIMH)
Bachelor of Arts in Bengali Language from University of Calcutta
Work Details
Co-Founder, Principal - Devdhwani- A Professional Dance School
Dance Teacher - Deewan Public School, Meerut, U.P.
Dance Teacher - Kidyzone School

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About the Course

In this level one beginner Kathak course that will span for over 24 weeks, the enrolled beginner students would work on those aspects of Kathak that will include rhythmic footwork, use of hand gestures, and understanding body postures. As a part of this course, the students would also be given an introduction to “Natya” so that they can be aware of what to expect from further study of the art. Also known as Praveshika, this course will be held once a week for a duration of 40 mins and here's what the students will be learning out of it:

Bhumi Pranam: it is described to ask permission from the Earth before dancing. This is a bow to mother earth

Natyakram Shloka: Through this Shloka the students can understand the coordination of Eyes-Hands-Body and Mind by which the beauty of dance is adorned

Guru Stuti: The students express their gratitude towards the teacher or Guru

Angshuddhi: Purification or perfection of body parts

Pada Bikshep: Foot positions and foot works through Flat feet, Toes, Heels, and Soles

Hastak: it shows how to use both hands and legs movements together. This will be extremely useful to progress in this course

Bhramari: The spins, circles, or turns

Taal Parichay: Meaning and definitions of Taal – to write and to recite the Theka and foot work of following Taals (Teentaal, Dadra Taal, Keherwa Taal)

Taal Lipi: Symbols and definitions to write and show the THEKA of Taals (Sam, Taali, Khali, Vibhag, Matra, Aavartan, Theka, Taal, Laya)

Bole: The syllables of dance

Thaat: the stylized moves ended with a statuesque pose which is performed at the starting of Kathak

Namaskaar: To greet or salute with respect and humility

Aamad: Means to entre into the stage, it’s also called Rangmach Pravesh

Toda: the rhymic compositions in different Laya

Kavit: The poetic compositions with body movements and gestures to decode the meaning of the poetry

Tihai: It is a polyrhythmic technique to conclude a piece of bole

Tatkaar: This means footwork which is the abstract, fast and rhythmic aspect of Kathak which requires vigorous practices

About the instructor: Anindita Mukherjee Basu has more than 40 years of experience in the field of Kathak as a confident dancer, teacher, and choreographer. She is a dedicated teacher, an energetic dancer, and an innovative choreographer with deep theoretical knowledge of Kathak dance and Music. She has received training in Kathak from dance veterans like Pandit Shree Sandip Dev, Guru Smt. Jayanti Mukherjee, Guru Smt. Manjulika Roy Chowdhury, Guru Smt. Bela Arnab, Guru Smt. Rubi Bandopadhyay, Dr. Malabika Mitra, and in Rabindra Nritya from Guru Smt. Rajrupa Deb. Anindita has won many awards and accolades, some of which include the national scholarship in Kathak by CCRT (Centre for Cultural Resources and Training in 1985. She has a renowned background at work as she has worked as an artist of Doordarshan Kendra Kolkata since 1984, has been an examiner of Sarba Bharatiya Sangeet -O- Sanskriti Parishad and is currently running DEVDHWANI – A Professional Dance School at Ghaziabad and Kolkata.