Kathak is one of the major Classical Dance forms of our country. Anchored on the Hindustani Classical Music system, and performed across the Indo-Gangetic valley for centuries, Kathak is now a popular dance form throughout India and also across the globe.
Kathak gives emphasis on poses, expressions, grace, hand, eye and body movements and footwork and the enactment of stories and portrayal of rhythmic structures. It makes the dancer's body look younger, helps to lose body weight and to bring a lot of excitement into life. It also helps to make the practitioner more active and full of energy.
A systematic and detailed practical training in this intricate dance form and a knowledge of its history and aesthetics is carefully conveyed in this course.
| Course Status : | Upcoming |
| Course Type : | Elective |
| Language for course content : | English |
| Duration : | 12 weeks |
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| Credit Points : | 2 |
| Level : | Undergraduate |
| Start Date : | 07 Jul 2025 |
| End Date : | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Enrollment Ends : | 31 Aug 2025 |
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| NCrF Level : | 5.0 |
| Exam Shift : | To be announced later |
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Weekly Plan
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Weeks |
Weekly Lecture Topics |
Assignment (No. & Type)* |
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Module 1: Introduction to Nritta: Tatkar in Trital & Padhant Module 2: Introduction to Nritta: Hasta Sanchalan – 1 Module 3: Introduction to Nritta: Hasta Sanchalan – 2 Module 4: Tihai |
Objective and Subjective |
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2 |
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Module 5: Tatkar Module 6: Aamad Module 7: Tukra |
Objective and Subjective |
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3 |
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Module 8: Toda Module 9: Paran Module 10: Thaat |
Objective and Subjective |
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4 |
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Module 11: Abhinaya : Shloka Module 12: Abhinaya : Gat Bhava 1 Module 13: Abhinaya : Gat Bhava 2 |
Objective and Subjective |
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Module 14: Beyond Lessons: On the Stage Module 15: Theory 1: Origin and History of Kathak Module 16: Theory 2: Development of Kathak: The Lucknow Gharana Module 17: Theory 3: History & Development of Kathak: The Jaipur & the Benaras Gharanas |
Objective and Subjective |
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Module 18: Theory 4: Origin and History of Kathak: The Modern Age Module 19: Theory 5: Contemporary Development: Expansion and Rejuvenation Module 20: Revision and Recapitulation |
Objective and Subjective |
Amita Dutt – exponent, professor, choreographer, director, teacher, scholar, critic
and columnist - is among the bright luminaries in the field of contemporary
Indian classical dance.
Widely traveled and recipient of innumerable awards, Amita has constantly
popularized Kathak through her recitals, innovative choreographic creations,
talks, interviews, articles and workshops both in and outside India, in major
cultural festivals and state events, at Universities and major institutes, on
the stage, the television and the internet.
She has served the Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata as Uday Shankar Professor of Dance and former Head of the Dept. of Dance and Dean of the Faculty Council of Fine Arts & Performing Arts and Founder Director of Performing Arts Therapy Centre.
She is attached to major Universities such as Visva Bharati, Banaras Hindu Univeristy, Indira Kala Sangit Vishwavidyala in various important capacities and has represented India in many foreign Universities.
She has been a regular Resource Person in UGC-CEC programs, having received citations for her contribution. Her articles and books on cultural aspects have received great acclaim. She has had more than twenty Researchers working under her guidance for degrees of M.Phil and Ph.D
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