Kathak Intermediate

About this course

The course develops existing Kathak technique through style-specific warm-ups, tutor-demonstrated movement patterns and repertoire combining varied footwork, rhythmic phrasing, dramatic movement and expression. Learners work with teentaal and ektaal, relating padanth recitation to tabla rhythms across different tempos. Sessions include regular tutor feedback, student exchange of ideas and self-assessment activities. The training places particular emphasis on accuracy and movement quality, with learners working towards presenting increasingly complex compositions.

What you'll learn

• Perform Kathak compositions in teentaal with appropriate complexity
• Execute single heel turns and two-step and four-step turns
• Perform teentaal footwork in single, double, triple and quadruple tempo
• Recite ektaal and its theka in single, double and quadruple tempo
• Perform selected compositions in ektaal

Is this course right for you?

This higher-level course is intended for learners with substantial Kathak experience, or relevant training in another dance form where the tutor considers this appropriate. Participation involves continuous physical activity, tutor-led practice, feedback, idea exchange and self-assessment.

• At least five years of Kathak training is expected, although relevant experience in another dance form may be considered by the tutor.
• A level of fitness for continuous activity of about an hour is expected.
• Adjustments can be made for personal physical and learning needs if discussed with the tutor.

Before you go

• Wear clothing that allows ease of movement.
• Dancing is done in bare feet.
• Bring a notebook, pen and a bottle of water.
• Some activities may need to be completed outside class time.