Course Description

The course will cover diverse aspects of the subtle dance form- Kathak. The topics encapsulated in the curriculum are as follows:

• Introduction to the essential footwork, hand gestures, and postures
• Understanding of facial expressions and their usage in a Kathak choreography
• Introduction to the concept of Taal (rhythmic beat by clapping, using cymbals, or other percussion instruments)
• Introduction to abhinaya or the art of expression to evoke emotions in the audience
• Understanding of the technical terms of Kathak, Tabla, Pakhawaj, etc.

About the Teacher: With over ten years of experience, Ms Shruti Patki trained in the Banaras and Lucknow Gharana styles for 19 years under reputed Kathak Danseuse & Guru Mrs Shambhavi Dandekar and Guru Pta. Maneesha Sathe from Pune. 

Currently, she is learning the Jaipur Gharana style under Pt. Rajendra Gangani Ji. Training for the past 22 years, she is also a visiting Faculty at Lalit Kala Kendra (Gurukul) Savitribai Phule Pune University.

Shruti was presented with the Navonmesh Nritya Sadhana Puraskar by Dr Sujata Natu and Ganawardhan in July 2019. She has also won a variety of district, state, and national competitions. 

Shruti was awarded the Rabindra Puraskar in 2015 and received Gold Medal in Masters in Performing Arts Kathak, 2014. She has also secured the First Rank all over India in the postgraduate level Nritya Alankar examination conducted by Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Mumbai, in 2012.