KATHAK
PARICHAYA vol I & II
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(an appreciation of kathak) |
DVD ( $39.95 for the set of two volumes, I & II) |
Produced by Pt. Birju Maharaj |
NTSC ONLY ( For USA, CANADA, JAPAN, SOUTH AMERICA etc.) |
Kathak- The classical dance form which originated in the temples of north India as a devotional art form, travelled through the royal courts, where it enriched itself in the rhythmic content. For the first time, Pandit Birju Maharaj, the living legend of Kathak, explains about the tradition and his style, for the young people and art-lovers.
Volume I | Volume II |
Pada- A group composition | Gesture language |
Breif historical backgroung | Rhythmic compositions |
Teen Tal- 16 beats time cycles | Symbolic gestures |
Tat Kar- Basic footwork | Navarasa- Nine sentiments |
Hand movements | Aaradhana- Invocation |
Parhant- The recitation of syllables | Thumri- Expression dance |
Nritta- Dance inspired by rhythm, thaat, amad, tukras, tihai, gat nikas, paran, jugalbandi | Tarana-Musical dance pattern |
Bhajan- Devotional dance | |
Govardhan Leela- Excerpts from dance drama | |
Dance of Birju Maharaj |
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