There is no experienced required, we are all dancers within, rhythm is in our heartbeat!
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ON THIS
ONE WEEK KATHAK IMMERSION
1) rhythmic language or syllables and how to translate them through footwork using various parts of the feet
2) A wide range of arm movements which are called ‘Hastak'
3) Various techniques of multiple whirling or multiple pirouettes
4) Breathing techniques
5) Reciting the rhythmic syllables and dancing to it which creates the visual imagery of these complex rhythm
6) Singing the traditional songs and depicting the mythological characters through rich mime. This allows the dancer to use various facial muscles to create the RASAS (Emotions) and BHAVA (Mood), while creating the relevant situation. The dancer needs to build upon creative imagination
7)Learn a choreography: Anurekha will perform on 6th july and you will have the possibility to join her on the stage.
Develop of the 3 aspects of Kathak dance:
Each student learns the following aspects of the dance:
– Nritta (pure dance, technique): includes movement exercises, basic tatkar (footwork), chakkars (turns); rhythmic patterns and timing; recitation of the bols (language of the dance).
– Nritya (dance with rhythm and expression): use of interpretive gestures, expression, and rendering of traditional songs and poems.
– Natya (drama): learning the art of ï storytelling, the nava rasa (nine sentiments), working with ardhanariswara-shiva/shakti (masculine/feminine energies).
DAILY LESSONS TRAINING ROUTINE
The full kathak immersion training is comprised of 36 hours. Divided into 6 hours daily as follows:
Morning after yoga
Kathak Technique Class
This will include execution and practise of various footwork and foot rhythm techniques, Hastak - Hand movements, Various techniques of chakkars / pirouettes and Body condition adapting the style of Kathak connecting it with Yoga
Duration_2 hours
Composition Class
This will involve teaching Nritta (pure rhythmic Kathak dance compositions) and rhythmic improvisational techniques set to different time cycle
Duration_2 hours
Choreography and Abhinaya Class
This will involve teaching set Kathak dance choreographies based on musical compositions like Invocation Tarana, Thumri, Gazal, Gat bhav
Duration_2 hours
Discussion
Theory aspect of Kathak and in a broader sense based on Indian Classical dance forms and Mythology.
WHAT SKILLS WILL YOU DEVELOP
-Deep understanding of RHYTHM, TIMING AND MUSICALITY -FOCUS and CONCENTRATION.
-SYNCHRONIZATION of mind and body by reciting the rhythmic syllables and transforming them into dance.
-BALANCE:
Kathak turns and pirouettes require building the feeling of balance in the dancing. As happens in a yoga practice while doing any asana, the feeling of your core, of your center keep you connected with your inner-self, aligned and in harmony state, this dance arouses the feeling of being centered in time and space, bringing balance and harmony to your life.
-Inner ELEGANCE, DELICACY , GRACE and SUBTLENESS in your body moves and facial expressions, bringing magic and beauty to your dance.
- CREATIVITY and IMAGINATION:
As a kathaka ( a storyteller) you learn the art of storytelling through dance.
You will outline the situation connected to the story you are portraying. You will create a mood, a sentiment that you will express through your body movements, hands gestures and facial expressions.