Spardha Kathak Method Book 2

About The Course

If your child has been practicing Kathak for over a year, they're ready for the Method Book 2 course! In this course, they'll refine the rhythm techniques, hand movements, and Abhinaya while expanding their repertoire with beautiful new compositions.
The student also learns graceful pieces like Thaat, Aamad, Rangmanch Pranaam, Parans, Tihais, Tatkar (footwork), and Gatnikas — all in Taal Teentaal. They'll also explore devotional Abhinaya through a Bhajan or Shiva Stuti and learn a simple Tarana, bringing together technique, expression, and musicality.
Along the way, your child will build a deeper understanding of Kathak theory and develop the grace and confidence to perform a complete basic repertoire with joy and authenticity guided by our certified, supportive teachers in live, interactive 1-1 sessions.

Prerequisites

• 2+ years of dancing experience
• Completed the Prarambhik exam from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal OR completed ISTD Grade 1 exam
• Interest and motivation to dance (this level is wonderfully challenging!)

Topics Covered

• Basic Thaat and Aamad in Taal Teentaal
• Revision of previously learned 6 Todas, 2 Chakradar Todas, and 2 Tihais in Taal Teentaal
• Rangmanch Pranaam (Salaami) in Teentaal
• Paran in Taal Teentaal
• Tatkar (footwork patterns)
• Gatnikas
• Abhinaya composition or a Shiva Stuti
• Simple Tarana or Sargam
• Hand gestures and theory

Learning Outcomes You Can Expect

On completion of this course, your child will be able to:

• Dance a complete, basic repertoire in Taal Teentaal with confidence
• Recite all compositions of Teentaal on a steady tempo or a Lehra
• Demonstrate Asamyukta Hasta Mudras and their Viniyoga (applications)
• Perform Bhakti Bhava-based Abhinaya pieces with devotion and expression
• Be fully prepared to clear the Praveshika Pratham exam of ABGMM