Gandharva Kathak Foundation
About The Course
Welcome to the Kathak Foundation Course, where your child will embark on a journey to learn one of India’s most cherished classical dance forms—Kathak. This thoughtfully designed program aims to build a strong base, starting from basic footwork to graceful and expressive movements.
Guided by certified and approachable instructors, your child will experience a supportive and enriching environment. Each 1-on-1 live session is tailored to their pace, ensuring a personalized and effective learning experience.
Through this course, your child will embrace the elegance of the traditional Kathak Namaskar, master intricate rhythmic footwork, and delve into the art of expressive storytelling through Abhinaya. Whether your goal is to instill an appreciation for Kathak’s cultural heritage or help your child perform with poise and confidence, the Gandharva Kathak Foundation Course is the perfect step into this timeless art.
Prerequisites
- Interest in dance
- Space to dance
- Dance uniform to ease dance movements
- Patience to learn
Topics Covered
- Kathak Namaskar and basic footwork
- Fundamental kathak movements
- Introduction to Taal, Chakkar and Toda
- Importance of Ghunghroo and guru-shishya tradition
- Introduction to Abhinaya in Kathak
Learning Outcomes You Can Expect
- Develop a good sense of rhythm
- Dance the fundamental Kathak movements
- Basic footwork in 3 speeds on rhythm
- Give Teentaal on hands and recite the basic 3 speeds and basic compositions in it
- Dance two basic Todas on the Teentaal rhythm
- Develop a basic sense of expressions and perform a Ganesh vandana
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