Madhyama Poorn: Kathak Nritya
Total: 250, Min: 88
Theory: 100, Min: 35
Practical: 150, Min: 53
Theory:
1 Natawari-tora, 1 Farmaishi-chakkradar (1st dha on 1st sam, 2nd dha on 2nd sam and 3rd dha on 3rd sam).
1 Ganesh Paran, 1 Tatkaar- Lari (Takit Takit Ghin)
2 Paran 2 Chakkradar Paran 2 Tohayee 1 Kavitt
Tatkaar: Barabar, Dugun and Chaugun (end with Tihayee)
2 Paran 2 Chakkradar Paran
1 Kavitt 3 Tihayee
Tatkaar – Barabar, Dugun Tigun Chaugun end with Tihayee
Total: 250, Min: 88
Theory: 100, Min: 35
Practical: 150, Min: 53
Theory:
- Complete knowledge of Mandir-Parampara (Temple tradition) and Darbar-Parampara (Court tradition) on Kathak Nritya.
- Specialties of Banaras Gharana
- Complete knowledge of Jaipur and Lucknow gharanas lineages including family chart.
- As per Abhinay-Darpan, Briguti-bhed (eyebrow movements) and Drishti-bhed (eye-movements)
- Complete knowledge of Lasya and Tandav Nritya and its varieties.
- Be able to write Teentaal Theka in: Aadhi (1/2), Poni (3/4), Kuari (1 and ¼), Aari (1 ½) deri , Biyari (1 and ¾) (pone-do) laya
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- Definition of Abhinaya (acting)
- Detailed explanation of Abhinay types along with usages : Aangik, Vachik, Aahaary, Saatvik
- Definition and usages of Sanyukta Hast mudras: Chakra, Samput, Paash, Kilak, Matsya, Koorm, Varah, Garud, Naagbandh, Khadva, BHerund.
- Biography: Pandit Achchan Maharaj, Pandit Shambhu Maharaj, Pandit Lachchoo Maharaj, Pandit Narayan Prasad, Pandit JaiLal.
- Be able to write all compositions in taal, Teentaal, Rupak and Ektaal in Bhatkhande notations.
- Benefits of learning Kathak in terms of Physical, Mental and knowledge (Sharirik, Mansik and Bodhdhik)
- Shiv Vandana or Krishna Vandana
- In Teentaal, with specialties:
1 Natawari-tora, 1 Farmaishi-chakkradar (1st dha on 1st sam, 2nd dha on 2nd sam and 3rd dha on 3rd sam).
1 Ganesh Paran, 1 Tatkaar- Lari (Takit Takit Ghin)
- In Rupak Taal:
2 Paran 2 Chakkradar Paran 2 Tohayee 1 Kavitt
Tatkaar: Barabar, Dugun and Chaugun (end with Tihayee)
- In Ektaal:
- 2 Thaat 1 Paran-judi-aamad
2 Paran 2 Chakkradar Paran
1 Kavitt 3 Tihayee
Tatkaar – Barabar, Dugun Tigun Chaugun end with Tihayee
- Parhant of each and every composition done above.
- GatNikas: Rukhsaar, Cher-char, Aanchal etc.
- GatBhav- Kaliya Mardan
- Bhav nritya on Hori Pad (Kanahiya ghar chalo guinya…. In details)