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​Madhyama Poorn: Kathak Nritya
Total: 250, Min: 88
Theory: 100, Min: 35
Practical: 150, Min: 53
Theory:
  1. Complete knowledge of Mandir-Parampara (Temple tradition) and Darbar-Parampara (Court tradition) on Kathak Nritya.

    1. Specialties of Banaras Gharana
    2. Complete knowledge of Jaipur and Lucknow gharanas lineages including family chart.
  2. As per Abhinay-Darpan, Briguti-bhed (eyebrow movements) and Drishti-bhed (eye-movements)
  3. Complete knowledge of Lasya and Tandav Nritya and its varieties.
  4. 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
  5. ..
    1. Definition of Abhinaya (acting)
    2. Detailed explanation of Abhinay types along with usages : Aangik, Vachik, Aahaary,  Saatvik
  6. Definition and usages of Sanyukta Hast mudras: Chakra, Samput, Paash, Kilak, Matsya, Koorm, Varah, Garud, Naagbandh, Khadva, BHerund.
  7. Biography: Pandit Achchan Maharaj, Pandit Shambhu Maharaj, Pandit Lachchoo Maharaj, Pandit Narayan Prasad, Pandit JaiLal.
  8. Be able to write all compositions in taal, Teentaal, Rupak and Ektaal in Bhatkhande notations.
  9. Benefits of learning Kathak in terms of Physical,  Mental and knowledge (Sharirik, Mansik and Bodhdhik)
Practical:
  1. Shiv Vandana or Krishna Vandana
  2. In Teentaal, with specialties:
1 Uthan,                               1 Thaat,                                1 Aamad,             1 Pramelu,
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)
 
  1. In Rupak Taal:
1 Thaat                                 1 Sada Aamad                   4 Sada- Tore       2 Chakkradar Tore
2 Paran                                 2 Chakkradar Paran         2 Tohayee           1 Kavitt
Tatkaar: Barabar, Dugun and Chaugun (end with Tihayee)          
 
  1. In Ektaal:
    1. 2 Thaat                                 1 Paran-judi-aamad       
4 tore                                    2 Chakkradar Tore
2 Paran                                 2 Chakkradar Paran
1 Kavitt                                 3 Tihayee
Tatkaar – Barabar, Dugun Tigun Chaugun end with Tihayee
 
  1. Parhant of each and every composition done above.
  2. GatNikas: Rukhsaar, Cher-char, Aanchal etc.
  3. GatBhav- Kaliya Mardan
  4. Bhav nritya on Hori Pad (Kanahiya ghar chalo guinya…. In details)