Learn Kathak - Jaipur Gharana (Course)

Nandita Puri

About course!

Nandita Puri, a renowned Kathak dancer of the Jaipur Gharana, having trained under Padmashri Dr Roshan Kumari, under the Guru Shishya Parampara, teaches the Roots of Kathak, Jaipur Gharana. You will learn: * The main steps of Kathak, the various combinations and permutations of these steps. * The technical terms used, the taal and various other elements required to reach a performance level. * As reiterated by the Guru, keep the practice session constant. * You will interact on a one to one basis with your Guru and get a feedback on your performance. * You will get a course completion certificate duly signed by your Guru.

Modules 

Module 1

Understand Tatkaars - Rhythmic Wizadry of the Foot, traditions and Teen Taal (rhythm) and then learn the 5 foundation steps of Kathak, the combination of which leads to a piece of dance or a 'Tukda'. ⏱ 40 mins... Read More

Module 2

Add creativity to your steps, understand the words in Kathak, dance on a metric cycle of 16 beats, learn the technique of pirouttes, realise that it is visual art and end by learning a piece of dance or a 'Tukda'. ⏱... Read More

Module 3

Revision of earlier Tukdas, then learn a Palla, a tihayi, different flourishes for ending the tukdas, and a new Tukda. ⏱ 35 mins... Read More

Module 4

Learn Aamad, the opening dance of a performance and 1 'Tukda' with 9 pirouettes. ********** Submitting your work * Upload your video on the app chat feature * Email it to info@buddyguru.ai On email subject line ... Read More

Module 5

Understand the Metric cycle, the various Taals, focussing on the teen taal and a new Tukda with more speed. ⏱ 33 mins... Read More

Module 6

Learn Nikaas, Chakradhar Parath and a new Tukda. ⏱ 30 mins... Read More

Module 7

Learn how to tie the Ghunguroos. Understand Tatkaars, Nikaas, Abhinaya, Gatabhaav, Kavit, Thaat. In addition, get basic knowledge of the Natya Shastra. **********Submitting your work * Upload your video on the App ... Read More

Recap

Practice with Nandita Puri * Recap of the entire course from Mod 1 to Mod 7. ⏱ 40 mins... Read More

Stay Rooted.