Spardha Beginner Kathak Foundation

About The Course

Is your child developing an interest in Indian classical dance? The Spardha Kathak Foundation course is the perfect place to begin! In this course, your child will discover the joy of rhythmic footwork, learn traditional hand movements (Hastaks), and explore the language of dance through gestures and expressions. It's a wonderful journey into one of India's most graceful dance forms, where every step tells a story, and every gesture holds meaning. your child to one of India’s most graceful dance forms, where every step tells a story, and every gesture holds meaning. The course is the perfect place to begin! In this course, your child will discover the joy of rhythmic footwork, learn traditional hand movements (Hastaks), and explore the language of dance through gestures and expressions.
Your child will experience rhythm patterns at different speeds, learn basic choreography set to beautiful music, and build the confidence to perform. It's a wonderful journey into one of India's most graceful dance forms, where every step tells a story, and every gesture holds meaning.

Prerequisites

• Interest in dance
• Space to dance
• Comfortable clothes that allow easy movement
• Patience to learn

Topics Covered

• Discovering basic footwork and hand movements
• Rhythm response and understanding beats
• Introduction to basic compositions in Taal Teentaal
• Introduction to Abhinaya (expressive dance)
• Basic spin techniques
• The art of performance

Learning Outcomes You Can Expect

In this course, your child will be able to:

• Perform Kathak Namaskar and 6-7 Hastaks with confidence
• Understand the fundamental Taal Teentaal and Kramalaya
• Recite and perform two basic Todas in Taal Teentaal
• Demonstrate Asamyukta Hastas (single-hand gestures) from Abhinaya Darpana
• Perform a beautiful Ganesh Vandana on set music
• Deliver a live performance with grace