Online Kathak Lessons for Beginners

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

The student must inform the teacher about their absence from a particular session two days before 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. If the student misses to give two days prior notice about their absence to the teacher, then the decision to conduct another class for that student is wholly based on the teacher’s discretion.

Q: 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.

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

The teacher will try to revert to queries raised after class hours within 24 hours

Q: Can students of all age enroll to learn this course?

Students aged five years or above can join this course.

Q: Can this course be customized?

Yes, this course be customized.

Q: 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.

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by Shruti Patki

13 Years Experience

Recipient of Rabindra Puraskar, 2015. Disciple of Pt. Rajendra Gangani Ji and Smt. Swati Sinha Ji.

US $18 per class |

for 1-on-1, 45 mins class

Recommended: 2 classes per week | 12-16 weeks to level up

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‘Dance is the timeless interpretation of life’- Shah Azad Rizvi.

Kathak is one such traditional art form capable of expressing every possible emotion one can experience in their life. Are you seeking guidance from an exponent of this art form? These classes, designed by the highly-trained and acclaimed artist Shruti Patki, will guide the enrolled students through the foundational basics of Kathak, covering the concepts of Taals, Abhinaya, and Bols.

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Shruti Patki

Experience: 13 Years

From: India

Teacher Skill Keywords
Kathak
Education
Master's in Kathak from Savitribai Phule Pune University
Nritya Alankar from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Mumbai
Work Details
Founder and Teacher - SKILS - School of Kathak and Interdisciplinary Learning with Shruti

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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 13 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.