Praveshika –Pratham
Total Marks: 75, Min: 26
Practical: 60 Theory (Verbal): 15

• Prepare L1 (Prarambhic syllabus as well

Theory:

1. Definitions: Laya (Barabar, Dugun, Chaugun), Sam, Matra, Tali, Khali, Gat-Nikas, Tatkaar, Tora, Gat-Palata and Baant.
2. Taal: Identify the signs of Bhatkhande notations.
3. Knowledge of Dadara and Kaharawa taal.
4. Names of 5 current Kathak Gurus.
5. As per Abhinaya Darpan: knowledge of below A-Sanyunkta Hast Mudras and their usages:

Pataka,                         Tri-Pataka,              Ardh-Pataka,                Kartari-Mukha
Mayur                        Ardha-Chandra      Aral                                 Shuktunda
Mushti                       Shikhar
      Practical:

1. Teentaal:

                Rangmanch Pranam        1
                Thaat                                2
                Sada Aamad                    1
                Tore                                   6
                Chakkradar Tore               2
                Paran                                2

1. GatNikas:

                Seethi Gat, Mataki Gat,  Bansuri Gat

1. Tatkaar in Barabar, Dugun and Chaugun with Tihayee
2. Parhant of each and every Tora/tukra
3. Parhant of Teentaal theka in Barabar(Dhah), Dugun and Chaugun
4. Teentaal: 4 variations of Tatkaar ki Baant.
5. In Kaharwa or Dadara taal, one Abhinay song. Should be able to sing too.