Kathak Prarambh (the beginning)

Eligibility

Anyone from the age of 7 years and above, who loves to dance is welcome to join these classes.

No prior experience required, only need the passion to pursue this hobby seriously.

If you have prior experience of dance training, but have had a gap in training, you are welcome to rejoin via our classes!

Showcase

When you join the class, you get free entry to the Showcase Reel! What you learn, you show it off to the world!

Participation in Showcase Reel is optional, and if you are unsure in the beginning, you can confirm later!

Benefits of learning Kathak

1. Health Benefits - Mental and Physical:

Kathak has a wide range of physical and mental health benefits to stay fit for the people of all ages.

• Wide range of movements and footwork help improve muscular strength, muscle tone, stronger bone, and flexibility.

• Body control, postures, study of aesthetics.

• Greater self-confidence, weight management, increased physical confidence.

• Practicing Kathak is an excellent Cardio exercise as well as a good form of meditation.

• Help improve mental functioning, release stress.

• Improve focus and concentration.

2. Social and Cultural Benefits:

Kathak represents the rich culture and heritage of India.

• Storytelling about Indian history and festivals help promote appreciation of the cultural heritage.

• Learning of expressions and peforming in front of audience help overcome self-inhibitions or stage fear.

• Foster sense of community to connect with people, share and learn.

3. Other Benefits to Children:

• Recitation of different dance compositions including shlokas improves pronunciation, concentration, also help to overcome speech impediments.

• Improve cognitive function, gives mental clarity.

• Help improving mathematical calculations.

• Memory enhancement.

4. Kathak also offers a range of career opportunities.

Anushree Kedar

Kathak Visharad and our instructor, disciple of Guruji Pt. Rajendra Gangani

Pandit. Rajendra Gangani

Panditji is a doyen of the Kathak Jaipur Gharana renowned for his expressive performances, intricate footwork, and innovative choreography, received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2003 from President of India Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam

Kathak Exam Details

Nrityam-The Kathak Studio offers formal examination up to Visharad (Graduation)in Kathak, with affiliation from an Indian university – Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya.

Exams are Optional but highly recommended to all dancers.

Exam Levels

1. Prarambhik – Basic level

2. Praveshika-Pratham (Part 1) – Elementary

3. Praveshika-Purna (Part 2) – Intermediate

4. Madhyama-Pratham (Part 1) – Pre-Diploma

5. Madhyama-Purna (Part 2) – Diploma

6. Visharad-Pratham – B.A. Part 1

7. Visharad-Purna – B.A. Part – 2 / Graduation

Final grading of Visharad is based on the total marks of level 6 plus total marks of level 7 put together.

Note: Students can appear for the exam only once a year. All exams up to Visharad are conducted in both the session, April - May and Nov - Dec.

Exam fees are separate to dance class fees. Contact us for more details.

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