How many years does it take to complete Kathak?

Kalā Udayan Kathak | कला उदयन कथक Diploma Programme is of 2 years after which students can enroll for 2-year Advanced Diploma. The dance content and training is equivalent to the 4-year BPA.

How can I get Kathak certified?

Dancer or guru of at least five years of teaching experience in the respective classical dance form is eligible to conduct only three practical courses….Certificate in Performing Arts – Kathak (CPAKT)

How can I graduate Kathak?

Eligibility. Candidate should have passed minimum class XII with minimum 50\% and past training in chosen dance for minimum 5 years in recent years. Students who are pursuing UDBHAV of MAHAGAMI GURUKUL or MADHYAMA of Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalay or equivalent can apply.

What is Kathak dance form?

The narrator of a story is called Katthaka in Sanskrit. Hence this dance form which narrates a story through the expressions and body movements came to be called Kathak. The dance form of Kathak has three main schools which have their own unique style and instruments.

What are the features of Kathak?

There is a proverb in Hindi “Katha kahe so Kathak”, thus telling of stories with the help of dance is a notable feature of Kathak, though the modern style is far different from its original form. While telling the story, the story teller makes various movements of hands and brings expression on the face suitable to the part of narration.

What is the origin of Kathak?

As per the literary records at Kameshwar library at Mithila, Kathak had it’s origin in the 3 rd or 4 th century BC. Even mythological stories like the Mahabharata talk about Kathak.

What is the difference between Kathak Nritya and nritta?

The modern day Kathak uses more of Nritya style. The Nritya style is more associated with the Lucknow Gharana while Nritta is associated more so with the Banaras Gharana. In early years, the performers wore sarees due to the Hindu influence.