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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.

Journey of Indian Dance March 18, 2002 



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