Our main goal is to teach our students basics of Indian Classical Dance, Kathak. The curriculum has been developed over the years keeping in mind the requirements of the students growing up outside India. Some students start learning dance at three and some at the age of 55. No matter what age you start, after spending about four years, we expect you to have complete understanding of classical dances of India, overcome stage fear completely to perform, to be able to choreograph your own steps, have better understanding of India’s epics and historical personalities, and develop interest to pursue this art form lifelong. Please remember that most of the students learn classical dance for much longer period of time than four years. Currently our senior students have been learning this dance at least for seven years.
Over the years we have evolved a unique style and have combined bollywood steps and yoga into our curriculum to satisfy all those who are looking to learn multiple dance styles and benefit from them.
Total Points: 50 (Practical 40 points, Theory 10- points), passing points: 17
Theory
Definition of Laya, Vilambit Laya, Madhya Laya, Druta Laya, Matra (beat), Sum, Tali and Khali and Taal “Teentaal”
Practical
Total Points: 75 (Practical 60 points, Theory 15 ponits), passing points: 25
Theory
Knowledge and definition of following terms such as Laya (slow, medium and fast), Sum, Matra, Tali, Khali, Gatnikas, Tatkar, Toda, Gatpatta, Thaat, Salami (Rangmanch Pranam), Baat and Tukada
To understand the sign of Taals
Brief history of Kathak Nritya (dance)
Practical
Total Points: 125 (Practical 75 points, Theory 50 ponits), passing points: 44
Theory
Practical
Total Points: 200 (Practical 125 points, Theory 75 points), passing points: 70 (for theory 75, for practical 48)
Theory
Practical