For a new student only basics of Kathak dance is taught & syllabus depends on the duration for which admission is sought. Also any particular style for short duration is taught under this course only.
Kathak is the most prominent classical dance from of Northern India, developed in the temples. The word Kathak comes from the original Sanskrit word “Kathakar” which means a storyteller. “Katha kahe so kathik kahave“, which means “one who tells a story is a storyteller”. A woman storyteller was known as “Kathika” & male storyteller was known as “Kathakar“.
These recited the epics & mythological stories & added element of abhinaya i.e. expressional demonstration. They traveled around country entertaining & educating the people with sacred legends, folklores & mythology. While reciting they sang, danced & acted. By the 13th century this style had developed its own special features.
In Medieval India, during Bhakti (devotional) movement, Kathak was greatly influenced by Lord Krishna cult. By the end of Mogul rule Kathak dancers evolved Vaishnav philosophy & Radha Krishna Tales became a powerful entertainment in the Mugal Courts.
We are a small group of Individuals who are putting up their efforts together to encourage ” Kathak Dance” among people of this world. We are trying to keep Kathak dance in the same pure form it has been developed over the years in many parts of India.
The Indian classical dance is one of the prominent representations of our ancient rich heritage and culture in the world.
A golden opportunity for all the Kathakars out there in Bangalore to learn from Banaras Gharana diva herself, Kathak Queen Smt Jayanti Mala Mishra .
PAIPA has also started giving Classes for Indian Classical Dance. So that you can learn Kathak with us from any where in the world..
Kathak is one of the main generes of ancient Indian classical dance and is traditionally regarded to have originated from the travelling bards of North India referred as Kathakars or storytellers.
Kathak Kendra, the National Institute of Kathak Dance is a premier Dance institution of the country, dedicated to promote the practice, development and awareness of Kathak Dance as a performing art tradition, as well as a component of the rich classical heritage of the nation.
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