Kathak

At Kalaxya our goal is to preserve the dynamic and rich Indian classical traditions of Kathak dance with excellence, integrity and depth. In order for one to emerge into an amazing dancer, it is essential that knowledge of the classical dance absorbed and perfected. According to the Abhinaya Darpanam, the Sangitaratnakara and other medieval treatises, classical dance is divided into three distinct categories, that is, Nritta, Nritya and Natya:

NRITTA (pure dance & technique)

According to Abhinaya Darpanam, ‘Bhaavabhinayaheenam tu nrittmityabhdheeyate’, that is, that dance which does not relate to any Psychological State (bhaava) is called nritta.

NRITYA (dance with rhythm & expressions)

According to Abhinaya Darpanam, ‘Rasabhaavavyanjanaadiyuktam nruttamitiryate, etannnrutyam mahaaraajsabhaayaam kalpayet sadaa’, that is, that dance which relates to Sentiment (rasa) and Psychological Staes (bhaava) is called nritya.

NATYA (drama)

According to Abhinaya Darpanam, ‘Naatyam tannaatakam chava pujyam purvakathaayutam’, that is Natya or Nataka which has some traditional story for its theme is an adorable (art).

Our goal at Kalaxya is to ensure each student learns, practices and masters each of the categories of this beautiful dance form. At Kalaxya, students are given individual attention and guidance by maintaining small class sizes. Since Kathak is a performance art, students will also be provided with opportunities to perform on stage each year.

Students will also be provided with opportunities to obtain accredited dance certification, and work towards their Visharad level diploma. The certificate exam structure is as follows:

• Prarambhik
• Praveshika – Pratham
• Praveshika – Purna
• Madhyama – Pratham
• Madhyama – Purna
• Visharad – Pratham
• Visharad – Purna

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