KATHAK IMMERSION: 2-Week Introductory Kathak Workshop for Adults
KATHAK IMMERSION: 2-Week Introductory Kathak Workshop for Adults with Annu Gupta
INTRODUCTION TO KATHAK
Kathak Dance is one of the most ancient form of Indian Classical Performing ArtKnown as the dance of storytellers, Kathak comes from the word ‘Kathakaar’ – the village minstrel who used subtle gestures and movements to enhance the dramatic element of the narrative. This dance as it exists today is characterised by its intricate rhythm patterns, beautiful expressional songs and rounds coupled with fast and varied footwork.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
‘Kathak Immersion’ is a 2 week long journey to explore and dive into this beautiful Indian Classical Dance Form. It gives people an exposure to learn, explore and experience ‘Kathak’, in its pure form. It, in the form of various Workshops, helps to plant a seed of Indian Dances in upcoming generation and in dance enthusiasts, also creating exposure among them to expand their horizons. These sessions are for beginners which is an amalgamation of Basic Yoga and Dance and focused on Practical & Theoretical aspects of Kathak Dance.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
∙ To spread awareness of Indian Classical Dance Forms
∙ To plant seeds of Indian Classical Dance ‘Kathak’ among the dance enthusiasts ∙ To present and teach Kathak dance in its pure form
∙ To develop understanding of Kathak’s practical as well as theoretical aspect ∙ To develop interest of students in learning and knowing classical dance forms ∙ To find connections of the classical dances with our practical lives
ADDED ADVANTAGES
∙ Improves Concentration Power
∙ Nurtures creativity
∙ Helps in practicing mindfulness
∙ Builds up self-confidence
∙ Helps in physical development
∙ Develops strength and stamina
∙ Helps in body flexibility
COURSE CONTENT OF THE WORKSHOP (TENTATIVE)
Practical Sessions :
∙ Basic Exercises
∙ Basic footwork
∙ Hand movements
∙ Basic Spins
∙ Pure bandishes of Kathak such as tihai, chakkardar, tode etc.
∙ Vandana or Bhajan
∙ Taal teen taal and different laya (rhythms)
∙ Kavita
∙ Musical Pieces of the dance form
∙ Hast Mudras
Theoretical Sessions:
∙ Introduction to Classical Dance
∙ Knowledge about classical dance forms of India
∙ History of Kathak and its origin
∙ Gharana Tradition in Kathak
∙ Definition of technical things
∙ Instruments and costumes being used in Kathak
∙ Differentiation among Classical Dance, Folk Dance and Modern Dance
GENERAL RULES
∙ All the participants are suggested to follow an appropriate dress code—
For Women : Kurta / Frock / Anarkali with leggings
For Men: Kurta Pajama / Long t-shirt – Trouser
∙ All the sessions are mandatory to attend as every next session will be connected to the previous one.
LOGISTICS
Dates : October 18 – 31, 2021 (Weekends off)
Duration each day : 1.5hr | Batch Size : 15-20 participants | Age Group : 18+
SCHEDULE
The schedule should tentatively includes sound meditation, yoga, and Kathak’s Practical and theoretical aspect through group activities, reflection sessions and designing the choreography sessions.
(NOTE : On the concluding day i.e. Oct 31, 2021, there will be a Kathak Recital by all the participants.)