Basic Kathak steps for beginners
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8 modules
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Unleash the beauty of Kathak with basic steps and movements
Overview
This course is designed for beginners who have little to no experience in Kathak, a traditional Indian classical dance form. In this course, you will learn the basic steps and movements of Kathak, focusing on mastering the foundation and building a strong dance vocabulary. With step-by-step instructions and demonstrations, you will gain an understanding of the rhythm, footwork, hand gestures, facial expressions, and body movements involved in Kathak. By the end of the course, you will be able to perform a simple Kathak dance sequence with confidence and grace.
Key Highlights
Learn the fundamental Kathak steps
Gain proficiency in hand gestures and facial expressions and leg work
Improve body posture and movement coordination
Perform a simple Kathak dance sequence
What you will learn
Learning Outcome 1
Understand the origins and cultural significance of Kathak
Learning Outcome 2
Learn the basic Kathak footwork patterns and execute them accurately
Learning Outcome 3
Develop proficiency in performing hand gestures (mudras) and facial expressions (abhinaya)
Learning Outcome 4
Improve body posture, balance, and coordination in various Kathak movements
Learning Outcome 5
Combine the learned steps and movements to perform a simple Kathak dance sequence
Modules
Introduction to Kathak
2 attachments
Importance of Basic Steps
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Understanding Taal
Coming Soon
Body Posture and Hand Movements
3 attachments
Importance of Body Posture
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Mudras (Hand Gestures)
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Exercises for Flexibility
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Taal and Rhythm
3 attachments
Counting Beats
Coming Soon
Different Taals in Kathak
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Taal Composition
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Footwork and Tatkars
3 attachments
Basic Foot Positions
Coming Soon
Tatkar Technique
Coming Soon
Combining Footwork Patterns
Coming Soon
Chakkar (Spins)
3 attachments
Techniques for Spinning
Coming Soon
Spotting
Coming Soon
Variations in Chakkar
Coming Soon
Footwork Variations
4 attachments
Tihai
Coming Soon
Theka
Coming Soon
Kavit
Coming Soon
Amad
Coming Soon
Hand Movements and Abhinaya
3 attachments
Expressive Hand Movements
Coming Soon
Facial Expressions
Coming Soon
Storytelling through Abhinaya
Coming Soon
Mehfil Performance
3 attachments
Choosing Appropriate Taal
Coming Soon
Stage Presence
Coming Soon
Solo Performance Techniques
Coming Soon
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