Basic Feet Positions In Kathak

Here is information about basic feet positions used in Kathak.

Following pages will describe various positions used in Kathak in more detail.

• Basic Feet Positions
  
  This page explores basic feet positions in Indian Classical Dance Kathak Bharatnatyam Kuchipudi Odissi such as Naman, Utpati, Palat, Sthira, Suchita, Samataal, Pravah, Anjuri
• Ornamental Feet Positions
  
  This page explores ornamental feet positions in Indian Classical Dance Kathak Bharatnatyam Kuchipudi Odissi such as Pravah, Lavashika, Swaggat, Anjuri, Matang, Umang, Dhvaja, Ardhaanga
• Circle Feet Positions
  
  This page explores ornamental feet positions in Indian Classical Dance Kathak Bharatnatyam Kuchipudi Odissi such as Pheri, Baddhapheri, Muktapheri, Pavanpheri, Ardhapheri
• Wrist Positions
  
  This page explores wrist positions in Indian Classical Dance Kathak Bharatnatyam Kuchipudi Odissi such as Chapal Kalaas, Thirkan, Jalbhramari, Mridanga, Kavach, Paltaa,
• Emotions - Navras
  
  Natya Shastra enumerated Nine Rasas or sentiments in Kathak Bharatnatyam Odissi Kuchipudi such as Shringar, Vir, Karuna, Hasya, Adbhuta, Rudra, Bhay, Bibhatsa and Shant.
• Nayak And Nayikas
  
  An important feature of the Nritya aspect of Kathak dance is the Nayak-Nayika Bheda, or the distinction between the male and the female characters.Gauri Jog explains.
• Gods & Goddesses
  
  Hindu gods and goddesses like Vishnu and Lakshmi, Rama and Sita, Krishna and Radha are all depicted in classical Indian dances such as Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Odissi, Kuchipudi and Mohiniattam.