Kathak is classical dnace style of India. Proably no other classical dance style is as free in its presentation as Kathak.
Regarding 'Gharanas' , I follow Lucknow Gharana.
Training provided for 4 categories as follows:
- Beginner group
- Intermidiate group
- Senior group
- Professional group
For Beginners-
- Foot works
- Movements
- Hastak
- Mudras
- Tal (Tin Tal, Dadra and Kharba)
- Tin Tal Tukras
- Lari
- Tehai
For Intermidiate :
- Covers course for beginners and following additional:
- Tin Tal's and Jhap Tal's - Tukra, Tora , Paran, Amad
- Foot work of Jhap Tal and Tin Tal (Lari)
- Laikari of Jhap Tal and Tin Tal
For Sinor group:
- Covers course of beginners and intermidiates .
- Ektal, Dhamar, Pancham swari - Salami,Amad,Chakkardar Todras,Parans,Kavittas, Footwork of all tals (Lari)
- Gatbhabh - Makhaon Chori, Klia Daman
For Professional:
- Choreography
- Abhinaya
- Tarana
- Lori , Upaz
- Bilambit Tin Tal
- Classical bollywood dance