Nritta and abhinaya are applicable to the movements in the dance style. Kathak can be divided into nritta and abhinaya on the one hand and tandava and lasya on the other. The human form is conceived as a straight line and there are very few deviations from the vertical median. Its poses are seldom static and it has a continuous flow of movements very near to life. It was recognized in its innovative aspect by the Mogul emperors, especially the poet king Wajid Ali Shah who rescued it from oblivion, lent it dignity and founded the famed Lucknow Garana. Having its origin in the sacred text known as the Natya Shastraset to be divinely inspired through the sage Bharatait has become one of the most comprehensive and expressive languages of movement in the world. The word Kathak is derived from kathameaning "a story", and hence the word Kathak means a storyteller who recounted mythological tales in the temples and danced them in a state of ecstasy. Chaiti has created a place in the hearts of the masses of Uttar Pradesh.īeautiful peace to depict Bhav and Abhinaya.Kathak is the classical dance style of North India. Her friends feel sympathetic about her and arrange some gift for her.
It is custom in northern state of India, Uttar Pradesh that every mother send some present to her married daughter in Falgun month. Chaiti is a famous in Hindustani Vocal composition. Very appropriate to perform at the end of any performance. Invariably all dancers are taught to master the footwork in Kathak. The dancer does not use the hands or other parts of the body but uses only feet. Choreography can be different and there is lot of scope for innovation. Suitable for anyone learning for three years to advance level. This Sargam is in Taal Teentaal made exclusively for showing various Kathak elements. TEEN TAAL TABLA LEHRA VILAMBIT LAYA (50 BPM) FOR DANCE PRACTICE. Seven basic notes of the Indian Music scale are known as Sargam. To perform this piece Students should have thorough knowledge of footwork, spins, forceful and vigorous movements.ĭancer should have minimum 5 years of training to perform this classical item in Taal ang. Dhamar - A pure classical Kathak in Taal Dhamar which includes thaat, amad, tode, paran, chakkradhar paran, tattkar etc. This is very essential music to perform at this level. This music piece is suitable for Kathak Dancers with at least four years of training.