Dances - Kathak

PRATHAMA (First Year)
PRACTICAL

M.M.-200

1.          TRITAL

(a)         Tatkar (Basic steps) in Barabar, Dugun and Chaugun Layas.

(b)         Atleast eight simple varieties of the Tatkar.

(c)         Basic hand movements combined with Tatkar.

(d)         Rang Manch-ka-Tukda (Salami).

(e)         Two varieties "Ta Thei Tat' Amada (आमद)

(f)          Five example of Tihais.

(g)         Atleast fifteen preliminary Tukdas.

(h)         Practice of performing Chakra

(i)          Practice of Padhant.

(j)          Three simple Nikas Gats with Chal and Gats of Bansuri, Mukut and Gagar, mataki with Chals, Ghoonghat, Ched Chad 

Note :- There shall be no Theory paper in Prathma (First Year) Kathak Dance.

                                   KATHAK DANCE PRATHAMA (Second Year)
                                                     PRACTICAL

M.M.-200

1.          TRITAL                                                                

(a)         Athgun of the basic Tatkar with speed

(b)         One Variety of Tatkar and atleast ten variations (Paltas).

(c)         Four variations 'Ta Thei Tat Thei' Amada (आमद)

(d)         A simple That.

(e)         Four variations 'Ta Thei Tat' Amada (आमद)

(f)          Ten Tukadas (Sada) and Four Tukdas (Chakradar).

(g)         Practice of Performing Chakkar with more speed.

(h)         Three more Gats of Nikas, Goonghat and Gat Bhavas of 'Ched Chaad'.

(i)          Five more Tihais

 

2.          JHAPTAL

(a)         Tatkar in Barabar, Dugun and Chaugun Layas

(b)         Five Tihais

(c)         Two 'Ta Thei Tat' Amads.

(d)         Two 'Ta Thei Tat Thei' Amads.

(e)         Rang Manch ka Tukda (Salami).

(f)          Four simple Tukdas and two Chakkardar Tukdas.

(g)         Practice of Padhant. 

                                        KATHAK DANCE PRATHAMA
                                                     THEORY

M.M.-100

1           Chassical dance forms of India: their names and Province to which they belong.

2            A Simple knowledge of the Kathak Dance.

3            Definition and knowledge of the term Tatkar.

4            General Difinitions of the following terms:-

Sangeet (संगीत), Natya (नाट्य  ) Nritta (नृत्त), Nritya (नृत्य), Laya (लय), Taal (ताल), Matra (मात्रा), Sam (सम), Khali (खाली), Tali ( ताली). Theka (ठेका). Avartan (आवर्तन), Palta(पलटा), Thah (ठाह), Barabar (बराबर), Dugun (दुगुन), Chaugun (चौगुन), Padhant (पढ़ंत), Gat (गत), Chal (चाल) Bant (बॉट).

5            Four neck movements as given in Abhinaya Darpan.

6           The following single hand mudras as given in Abhinaya Darpan:- Pataka (पताका) Tripataka ( त्रिपातका), Aradhapataka (अर्धपताका). Ardhachandra (अर्द्धचंदा), Arala (अराल), Kartarimukh (कर्तरीमुख), Mayur (मयूर), Kapittha (कपित्था), Katakamukh (कटकामुख), Soochi (सूची). Chandrakala (चन्द्रकला), Shukatunda (शुकतुण्ड), Mushti (मुष्टि), Shikhara (शिखर).

7            Six Angas, Six Pratyangas and their various Upangas.

8            Qualities of Ghungroos.

9            Essential qualities of a patra as given in Abhinaya Darpan.

10         Basic knowledge of the Thekas of the following Talas: Dadra, Kaharwa, Roopak, and Ektal.

11         Brief life sketches of Thakur Prasad, Maharaj Bindadeen and Kalka Prasad.

12         Ability to write in notation all the Talas and Bols learnt.

 

                           KATHAK DANCE MADHYAMA PART- I
                                                  PRACTICAL

M.M. 200

1.          TRITAL

(a)         One advance Tatkar with atleast ten paltas.

(b)         A traditional Paran Prefixed Amad.

(c)         Thata (Advance with Kasak and Masak).

(d)         Five variations of "Ta Thei Tat Thei' Amadas.

(e)         Four simple Parans and two Chakradar Tukdas.

(f)          Four simple Parans and two Chakradar Parans.

(g)         Performance of Chakradar with ease and speed.

(h)         Six Gats of Bhava and Nikas. (Two Nikas and four Bhava).

(i)          Five more advance Tihais.

2.          JHAPTAL

(a)         Simple Thata.

(b)         A Paran Perfixed Amad.

(c)         Four simple Tukdas.

(d)         Two Chakradar Tukdas.

(e)         Two Parans.

(f)          One Chakradar Paran.

3.          DHAMAR

(a)         Tatkar in Barabar Dugun and Chaugun Layas.

(b)         Rang Manch Ka Tukda.

(c)         Four simple Tukdas

(d)         Two simple Paran and one Chakradar Paran.

(e)         Two Amads 

                               KATHAK DANCE MADHYAMA PART- I
                                                THEORY

M.M.-100

 

Revision of the Previous Course.

1            Origin of Dance according to Natya Shastra of Bharat Muni.

2            Nine head gestures, eight eye glances, according to Abhinaya Darpan.

3            The following single hand mudras as given in Abhinaya Darpan:-

Padmakosh, Sarpaseersh, Mrigasheersh. Singhmukh, Kangul, Alapadma, Chatur, Bhramar, Hansasya, Hanspaksha, Mukul, Sandansh, Tamrachood and Trishool.

4            Definitions of the followings:-

Thata Amad Salami Rangmanch-ka-Tukda, Tukda, Paran, Chakradar Tihai, Athgun and Laya-Bant.

5            Knowledge of the following:-

Tandava, Lasya, Andaz, Natawari, Parmelu, Vilambit Laya, Madhya Laya, Drut Laya, Nagma (लहरा) and Kavitta.

6            Basic knowledge of the following Talas:- Adachautaal, Sooltaal, and Tivra.

7            Life sketches of the following:-
Achhachan
Maharaj, Shambhoo Maharaj and Lachchu Maharaj.
 

                                     KATHAK DANCE MADHYAMA PART- II
                                                  PRACTICAL
 

Max.Marks: 200

Revision Of The Previous Course

   1.        Tritaal :

a.           One advance Tatkar with atleast ten Paltas.

b.           A traditional Paran and prefixed Amad.

c.           Advance Thata with Kasak and Masak.

d.           Four variations of Amads. [Taa Thei Tatt Thei]

e.           Four simple and four Chakkardar Tukdas.

f.            Four simple and four Chakkardar Parans.

g.           Performance of Chakkardar with ease and speed.

h.           Two advance Gats of Naikas and Gat Bhava of Panghat.

i.            Five more advance Tihais.

   2.           Ashtmangal (11 Matras )

a.           Tatkar in Barabar, Dugun and Chaugun Laya.

b.           Rangmanch [Salami Tukda]

c.           Two Amads [Taa Thei Tatt Thei]

d.           Four simple and two Chakkardar Tukdas.

e.           Two simple and two Chakkardar Parans.

f.            Four Tihais.

   3.       Ektaal :

a.           Tatkar in Barabar, Dugun and Chaugun Laya.

b.           Rangmanch [Salami Tukda]

c.           Two Amads [Taa Thei Tatt Thei]

d.           A traditional Paran and prefixed Amad.

e.           Four simple and two Chakkardar Tukdas.

f.            Two simple and two Chakkardar Paran.

g.           Four Tihais.

h.           Padhant of all the Bols learnt.

                       KATHAK DANCE MADHYAMA PART- II
                                            THEORY

Max. Marks: 100

 

Revision of the Previous Course

1.          Origin of Dance according to Natya Shastra of Bharat Muni.

2.          Nine Head Gestures, Eight Eye Glances, Seven Eyebrow Gestures - According To Abhinaya Darpan

3.          The Following Single Hand and Combine Hand Mudras Given in the

Abhinay Darpan:

 

a.  Vyaghra

b. Ardhsuchi

c. Kattak

d. Palli

e.  Anjali

f. Kapoth

g. Karkat

h. Swastik

I.   Dola

j. Pushpput

k. Utsang

l. Shivling

 m. Katkavardhan n. Shankh       o. Pash

 

4. Definition Of The Following:

a. Paran Judi Amad

b. Damdar Tihai

c. Bedamdar Tihai

d. Chakkardar Tihai

g. Lari

e. Pramelu

h. Laya

f. Gat

 

5. Knowledge Of The Following:

a. Kavitta

b. Shlok

c. Haav

d. Bhaav

e. Ada

i. Bhramri

f. Kataksh

j. Gharana

g. Kasak

h. Masak

 

6.  Basic Knowledge Of The Following Talas:

a.Roopak [7 Matras]   b.Shikhar [17 Matras]  c.Deepchandi [14 Matras]

 

7. Life Sketch Of The Following:

a.Birju Maharaj          b.Sitara Devi               c.Narayan Prasad


                         KATHAK DANCE VISHARAD PART I
                                       PRACTICAL


M.M.-200

1        TRITAL

(a)         One advance Tatkar variety with atleast ten variations.

(b)         Thata

(c)         One Chatusrajati Amad.

(d)         One Tisrajati Amad.

(e)         Two Parameļu Tukdas.

(f)          Two Natawari Tukdas.

(g)         Four Parans (Two Sada and two Chakradar).

(h)         Tatkar in Tigun and Chaugun Layas and increase in speed of Tatkar.

(i)          Two advance Gats of Nikas and simple Holi and Govardhan Leela Gats.

2.          DHAMAR

(a)         One Amad.

(b)         Four Tukdas.

(c)         Two simple Paran.

(d)         Two Chakradar Paran.

(e)         Four Tihais.

3.          CHAUTAL

(a)         Tatkar in Barbar, Dugun and Chaugun Layas.

(b)         Rang Manch Ka Tukda.

(c)         Two Amads.

(d)         Four simple Tukdas.

(e)         Two simple and one Chakradar Paran.

(f)          Four Tihais.

(g)         Padhant of all the Bols learnt.

                            KATHAK DANCE VISHARAD PART- I
                                              THEORY

M.M.-100

Revision of the Previous Course.

1            Mudras denoting the Dieties (देवहस्त) according to Abhinaya Darpan.

2.           Mudras denoting castes (जातिहस्त) as given in Abhinaya Darpan.

3.           Explanation of Abhinaya and its four parts.

4            Elementary knowledge of the Nine Rasas and their application in dance.

5            The following combined hand mudras:-

Anjali, Kapoth, Karkat, Swastik, Dola, Pushpaput, Utsanga, Shivalinga,

Katakavardhan, Kartari, Swastik, Shakat, Shankh and Chakra Hastas.

6            Knowledge of the following terms:-

Aadi Laya, Kuadi Laya, Biadi Laya, Kasak, Haav-Bhava, Mukh Bhava, Gat Nikas and Chhand.

7            Basic knowledge of the following Talas. Deepchandi, Jhoomra, Sawari, Matta, Ashtamangal.

8.           Life sketches of the following:- Pt. Jayalal, Sunder Prasad, Madam Menaka, Narayan Prasad.

9        Ability to write in notation all the Talas and Bols learnt. 

                  KATHAK DANCE VISHARAD PART- II
                         
         PRACTICAL

 M.M.-200

1.          TRITAL

(a)         Ability to improvise extempore varieties in Tatkar with speed.

(b)         Performance of Chakkars with speed and accuracy.

(c)         Advanced Thata.

(d)         One Amad Chatusrajati.

(e)         One Amad Tisrajati.

(f)          One Paran Misrajati.

(g)         Two Paramelu Tukdas.

(h)         Two Natawari Tukdas.

(i)          One Chakradar Paran.

(j)          One Sada Paran.

(k)         Revision of Nikas Gats and Makhan Chori and Kaliya Daman Gats.

(l)          Tihais in complicated Layas.

2.          CHAUTAL

(a)         One Amad.

(b)         Three Parans.

3.          Four Tukdas, Three Parans, Two Chakradar & Tihais in any one of the following Talas:

(a)         Ashtamangal (11 Matras)

(b)         Sawari (15 Matras)

(c)         Shikhar (17 Matras) 

                                  KATHAK DANCE VISHARAD PART II
                                                      THEORY

M.M. 100

 

Revision of the Previous Course:

1.          A knowledge of the origin of Dance according to Indian and Western concepts.

2.          Ten Pranas of Taal in general with a detailed study of Graha, Jati and Yati.

3.          The following combined (Sanyukta) hand as given in Abhinaya Darpan: Samput, Pash, Keelak, Mathasya, Koorma, Varaha, Garuda, Nagbandah, Khatva and Bherunda with their uses.

4.           Analytical study.of the following main dance forms:- Kathak, Kathakali, Bharata Natyam, Manipuri, Odissi, Kuchchipudi.

5.          An elementary knowledge of Asht Nayikas (Eight Nayikas) and four Nayaks as given in Natya Shastra.

6.           Definitions of the following terms:-

Mudra, Sawa Laya, Paun Laya, Zarab (in Tattkar), Kram Laya, Bhava, Nikas, Bol Jati, Nritya Hasta, Kataksha.

7.           Critical analysis of different Gharanas of Kathak Dance.

8.          Critcal analysis of the Lucknow Gharana from Ishwari Prasad to the present generation.

9.           A detailed study of Laya and its application.

10.        Basic knowledge of the following Talas:- Lakshmi, Brahma, Vishnu and Rudra.

 

                               KATHAK DANCE NIPUN PART I
                                             PRACTICAL

M.M. 200
 
TRITAL

i              Ganesh Paran.

ii            Two Amads (advanced type).

iii           Ta Thei Tat Thei Variety (eight Tukdas).

(iv)        Three Permelu Tukdas (Sada and Chakradar).

(v)         Ten Natavari Tukdas (Sada and Chakradar)

(vi)        Pakhawaj Paran-Four Sada and two Chakradar.

(vii)       Jatis with Bols:-

             (a)       Chatasra.

             (b)       Tisra

   (c).     Khanda.

              (d)       Misra.

              (e)       Sankirna.

       

TATKAR

(a)       Kramlaya (Thah, Dugun, Tigun, Chaugun, Panchgun, Chhegun, Satagun, Athagun).

(b)       Zarab-(simple).

(c)       Bol Jati and Laya Jati.

(d)       Advanced Bant of sada Tatkar.

(e)       Tihais of different varieties.

 

Gats I Gat Nikas advance.

Gats II: Gat Bhava:-

(i)         Elaborate Goverdhan.

(ii)        Elaborate Holi

(iii)      Kaliya Daman.

 

Attention should be paid to the accuracy in Chals.

(x)         Abhinaya in two Thumris and two Bhajans (ability to sing while performing is expected). Correct use of the eyes i.e. Nigah or Drishti as applied to Abhinaya in Kathak Dance.

(xi)       Ability to perform elaborately on the following Talas:

(i) Jhaptal (ii) Dhamar (iii) Chautal (iv) Ashtamangal (v) Pancham Sawari (15 Matras).

(xii)      General knowledge of the following Talas with simple Tukdas Tihais etc. and ability to perform with elaboration (any one of them).

(i) Shikhar (ii) Matta (iii) Brahma (iv) Rudra.

(xiii)         Playing on Tabla the following prevalent Talas in Thah, Dugun and Chougun:-

(i) Trital (ii) Dadra (iii) Rupak (iv) Kaharwa (v) Sooltal.

Note:    The student is expected to perform Chakkar and Tatkar with speed and perfection. Attention should be paid to the neat performance of Anga and also to the correct use of the eyes i.e. Nigah or Drishti as practised in Abhinaya of Kathak Dance. Importance should be given to correct expressions in the performance of Gats and Abhinaya.

Padhant:Ability to recite the Bols giving Tal during the performance as in a traditional Kathak recital. Ability to perform all the bols on simple Theka and Nagma (लहरा).

Nayika: Ability to display the eight Nayikas as given in Natyashastra. A knowledge of the main nine Rasas in general and the ability to demonstrate them. 

                          KATHAK DANCE NIPUN PART- I THEORY
                                                 Paper I

M.M.-100

 

Revision of the theory course of the Previous Year.

 1.       A general knowledge of the history of Indian Music.

2            The evolution of dance in India from the earliest time to the Mughal period.

3            A brief study of the Rasa theory as explained in Sanskrit literature. Prominent authors, their period and their individual contribution etc. if any.

4            A general knowledge of the folk dance forms prevalent in Uttar Pradesh.

5            A comprative study of the Tala system of North and South India.

6            The description and study of the various form of the stage (Ranghshala) as explained by Bharat Muni in Natya shastra.

7            A general study of the western concept of dance.

8            A study of the following Nayikas according to their different stages, Sub- divisions: Mugdha, Madhya and Praudha.

9            Detailed knowledge of Jatis and Yatis with illustrations

10          Life sketch of the following exponents of the Dance:-

            (i)         Bindadin Maharaj

            (ii)        Shambhoo Maharaj

            (iii)      Lachhoo Maharaj

            (iv)      Narain Prasad

            (v)        Sunder Prasad 

                                                         PAPER-II

An Essay on any topic of Dance of general interest.             M.M.-100

                                          KATHAK DANCE NIPUN PART II
                                                           PRACTICAL

M.M.-200

TRITAL

1.           Advance Amads.

2            Eight additional Ta Thai Tat Thei, variety, Tukdas.

3            Advance Natavari Tukdas, Sada and Chakradar.

4            Three Paramelu Tukdas, Sada and Chakradar.

5            I). Two Pakhawaj Parans ii).Two varieties of Badhaiya Parans. iii).Two Farmaishi Parans. iv).Two Kamali Parans.

6            Kavitts and Chhand.

7            Few more Parans in Jati,

8            Tatkar:-

           (a)       Kramlaya (Naugun, Dasgun, Gyarahgun, Barahgun, Terahgun, Chaudahgun, Pandrahgun and Solahgun).

            (b)       Zarab (Advance)

            (c)       Bol Jati and Laya Jati (Advance)

            (d)       Advance varieties of Layabant.

            (e)       Elaborate Tihais in different Layas.

9.           Gat:  1.  Advance Gat Nikas

                        2.           Gat Bhava:-        

                        (i)          Makhanchori (Elaborated)

                        (ii)             Madan Dahan

                        (iii)            Ahilya Uddhar

10.        Attention should be paid to the accuracy of Chals.

11.        Abhinaya on two more Thumris, Bhajan and one Gazal.

12.        Ability to perform (elaborately) on the following Talas:

(1) Rupak (2) Sool Tal (3) Ada Chautal (4) Gajajhmpa (5) Shikhar.

13         General knowledge of following Talas with simple Tukdas. Tihais etc. and ability to perform with elaborations, any two of the following:

(1) Lakshmi (2) Ganesh (3) Vishnu (4) Basant (5) Mani (6) Chitra.

14         Ability to play on Tabla the following prevalent Talas with Thah, Dugun, Chougun etc.

(1) Ektal (2) Jhaptal (3) Dhamar (4) Ada Chautal (5) Deepchandi (6) Panjabi.

15         Padhant: Ability to recite the bols giving Taal during the performance as in a traditional Kathak dance recital and to independently dance on Theka or Nagma (लहरा).

16         Nayikas: Swakeeya Parkeeya, Samanya, Mugdha, Madhya and Praudha with possible sub-division etc.

                       KATHAK DANCE NIPUN PART II THEORY
                   
PAPER I

M.M.-100

 

Revision of the theory portion of the previous years.

1.       A comprehensive study of the origin and evolution of Dance in India from the Mughal period to Modern times.

2            A general study of the Rasa theory as expounded in Hindi Literature.

3            Knowledge of origin and evolution of Ballet.

4            Knowledge of origin and evolution their subdivisions: Swakeeya, Parkeeya and Samanya.

5            The contribution of Guru Deva Ravindra Nath Tagore, Poet Vallathol Narain Menon, Madame Menaka in the renaissance of Indian Dance.

6            Knowledge of the following terms:-

Dhwani, Auchitta, Natya Dharmi, Lok Dharmi, Nautanki, Natak, Naqqali, Sootradhar, Nati, Anghar, Karana, Opera, Dance Drama, Rasa Poorvaranga.

7            Life sketches giving special reference to the literary contributions of Bharata, Nandikeshwar, Dhananjaya and Abhinavagupta in Dance.

8            Life sketch and contribution of the following exponents of Dance:-

1.           Pandit Jailal

2.           Achhachan Maharaj

3.           Udai Shankar

9            Aesthetical aspect of Kathak Dance.

                                                  PAPER II

An essay on any topic of dance of general interest.              M.M.-100 

                                KATHAK DANCE NIPUN PART III

Note: There shall be no theory papers. Only practical examination in two

parts shall be conducted.

                                                   PRACTICAL                                          M.M.-400

A.          STAGE PERFORMANCE                                       M.M-200

Demonstration and Questionnaire of the following:

1            Abhinaya in Thumri, Bhajan or Dadra, Gazal, Nayika Bhed and Gat- Bhav.

2            Talas prescribed: Trital, Jhaptal, Ektal, Ada-Chautal, Roopak, Ashta Mangal, Laxmi-Tal, Matta-Tal and Shikhar.

3.           Display Kram Laya from Thah to Solahgun

4.           Natawari Parmelu, Kavitta-Chhand-Jati-yati.

5.           Ability to perform Chakkars (Bhramaris) and Tihaiyan.

6.           Compositions on themes from Mahabharat and Ramayana.

                                              VIVA VOCE                                                                  M.M. 200

Practical examination based on the following topics:

1            Abhinaya on a given Theme.

2            Pecock dance in Kathak Style.

3            Different Chals as depicted in Kathak Style.

4            Gat Bhav and Gat Nikas.

5            Tatkar with ease and speed in different layas.

6            Ability to compose Tihais on spot.

7            General questions on existing Gharanas of Khathak Dance.

8        Nine Rasa - Their application in Dance.

 

 

 

 

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