Kathak: The Dance of Storytellers explores the philosophical and practical aspects of Kathak dance - its origin, development, and techniques. Investigating this compelling dance style from cultural and historical perspectives, the book delves into the essential principles of Kathak, its schools and major artists, the format of Kathak performance, repertoire, Kathak music, predominant trends in training, and the system of practice through the lens of theory and application. A rare resource, the text is a comprehensive read for dancers, teachers, and Kathak lovers. Due to the increase of Kathak…mehr
Kathak: The Dance of Storytellers explores the philosophical and practical aspects of Kathak dance - its origin, development, and techniques. Investigating this compelling dance style from cultural and historical perspectives, the book delves into the essential principles of Kathak, its schools and major artists, the format of Kathak performance, repertoire, Kathak music, predominant trends in training, and the system of practice through the lens of theory and application. A rare resource, the text is a comprehensive read for dancers, teachers, and Kathak lovers. Due to the increase of Kathak performances along with dance classes in the west, Kathak practitioners living outside India will immensely benefit from this book.
Performer, choreographer, author, and educator Rachna Ramya has studied Kathak under Dr Maya Rao and the Jaipur style of Kathak under Pt Rajendra Gangani, both recipients of Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. She is also trained in choreography at the Natya Institute of Kathak and Choreography in New Delhi, India. Currently, she is teaching a course in dance at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. She is also the artistic director of Sumbhaav School of Kathak Dance.
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Contents: Transliteration of Key Words Transliteration of Bols Preface Nataraja and Natwar: The Cultural Perspective Bharata's Natyashastra Classical Dance Styles of India The Origin and History of Kathak Dance Rasa and Bhava Abhinaya Three Facets of Abhinaya Nayak and Nayika Bhed Tala and Laya: Musical Time in Kathak Laykari Ways of Resolving a Composition on Sum Nrtta: Rhythmic Interpretation Rhythmic Interpretation through Body Movements Nritya Aspect in Kathak Nrtta Nritya Repertoire Based on Vocal Music Genres Chakkars or Pirouettes Gharanas: Schools of Kathak Application of Music in Kathak Sadhana: The Mindful Practice Prastuti: Performance of Kathak Appendix List of Illustrations and Figures Illustration Credits References Further Readings Acknowledgements Index.
Contents: Transliteration of Key Words Transliteration of Bols Preface Nataraja and Natwar: The Cultural Perspective Bharata's Natyashastra Classical Dance Styles of India The Origin and History of Kathak Dance Rasa and Bhava Abhinaya Three Facets of Abhinaya Nayak and Nayika Bhed Tala and Laya: Musical Time in Kathak Laykari Ways of Resolving a Composition on Sum Nrtta: Rhythmic Interpretation Rhythmic Interpretation through Body Movements Nritya Aspect in Kathak Nrtta Nritya Repertoire Based on Vocal Music Genres Chakkars or Pirouettes Gharanas: Schools of Kathak Application of Music in Kathak Sadhana: The Mindful Practice Prastuti: Performance of Kathak Appendix List of Illustrations and Figures Illustration Credits References Further Readings Acknowledgements Index.
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