Kathak dance involves expressions, footwork, grace and body movements. It helps you to loose body weight, look younger, opportunity to perform, and make friendship.
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Kathak is a major Classical Dance from India. Kathak means telling a story. Indian Dance School by Gauri Jog is a premier dance school imparting training in Kathak in north America.
Kathak is a major dance from India. Kathak means telling a story. There are three major styles in Kathak Lucknow, Banaras and Jaipur. Gauri Jog teaches Kathak in Chicago area and online.
Kathak dates back to Vedik times. when epics of Rigveda, Mahabharata and Ramayana were composed. Indian Dance School explores history of Kathak - a major Classical Dance from India.
The Lucknow Gharana of Kathak was developed in the courts of the Nawab of Oudh. It particularly emphasises grace, elegance and naturalness in the dance. Gauri Jog is a prominent Kathak dancer in USA.
The Jaipur Gharana of Kathak was developed in the courts of the Kachchwaha kings of Jaipur in Rajasthan. Here is the emphasis is on complex and powerful footwork, multiple spins
The Benaras Gharana was developed by Janakiprasad. It is characterized by the exclusive use of the natwari or dance bols. Gauri Jog teaches Kathak at Schaumburg, Naperville and Chicago.
Lucknow, Banaras and Jaipur are recognized as the three schools, or gharanas of Kathak. Gauri Jog is a renowned dancer, choreographer and teacher in north America.
Hasta Mudras or Hand Gestures are indispensable part of Indian Classical Dance Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Odissi, Kuchipudi Mohiniattam. gauri Jog of Indian Danec School explains each of them.
Gauri Jog explores major terms used in Indian Classical Dance Kathak, Bhartnatyam such as Amad, Dadra, Chaturang, Kavit, Toda, Palte, Padhant, Laya, Salami, Tatkar, Tehai, Thaat, Tukda, Upang, Thumri
Gauri Jog explores Single Hand Gestures or Hasta Mudras in Indian Classical Dance Kathak, Bharatnatyam Kuchipudi such as Pataka, Mayur, Aral, Mushti, Shikhar, Kapitha, Suchi
Gauri Jog explores Two or Both Hand Gestures or Hasta Mudras in Indian Classical Dance Kathak, Bharatnatyam Kuchipudi such as Anjali, Kapota, Swastika, Dola, Katakavardhan, Shankh
Gauri Jog, Director of Indian Dance School, Chicago runs a not-for-profit dance school and is involved in Kathak Bharatnatyam Yoga teaching in Chicago area.
This page explores basic feet positions in Indian Classical Dance Kathak Bharatnatyam Kuchipudi Odissi such as Naman, Utpati, Palat, Sthira, Suchita, Samataal, Pravah, Anjuri
This page explores ornamental feet positions in Indian Classical Dance Kathak Bharatnatyam Kuchipudi Odissi such as Pravah, Lavashika, Swaggat, Anjuri, Matang, Umang, Dhvaja, Ardhaanga
This page explores ornamental feet positions in Indian Classical Dance Kathak Bharatnatyam Kuchipudi Odissi such as Pheri, Baddhapheri, Muktapheri, Pavanpheri, Ardhapheri
This page explores wrist positions in Indian Classical Dance Kathak Bharatnatyam Kuchipudi Odissi such as Chapal Kalaas, Thirkan, Jalbhramari, Mridanga, Kavach, Paltaa,
Natya Shastra enumerated Nine Rasas or sentiments in Kathak Bharatnatyam Odissi Kuchipudi such as Shringar, Vir, Karuna, Hasya, Adbhuta, Rudra, Bhay, Bibhatsa and Shant.
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.
Gauri Jog explains types of female characters in Kathak Bharatnatyam dance such as Vasakasajja, Svadhinabhartrika, Kalabantarita, Virahotkanthita, Khandita, Vipralabdha etc
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.
Nawan Wajid Ali Shah was a great patron of Kathak dance. Thakur Prasadji was his Kathak guru, and the unforgettable Kalka-Binda brothers performed in his court.
Guru of Kathak, Bindadin Maharaj of Lucknow Gharana was superb dancer and prolific composer. Gauri Jog explains about the compositions of Bindadin Maharaj.
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