Kathak: The dance of storytellers
- Niyogi Books Pvt. Ltd., 2019.
- 360p., app., ref., ind., 25 cm X 18 cm
Recommended by: Banikanta Mishra
Content:
Nataraja and Natwar: the cultural perspective Bharata's Natyashastra Classical dance styles of India The origin and history of Kathak dance Rasa and Bhava Abhinaya Three facets of Abhinaya Nayak and Nayika Bhed Tala and Laya: musical time in Kathak Laykari Ways of resolving an composition on Sum Nrtta: rhythmic interpretation Rhythmic interpretation through body movements Nritya aspect in Kathak Nrtta-Nritya repertoire based on vocal music genres Chakkars or pirouettes Gharanas: schools of Kathak Applicaton of music in Kathak Sadhana: the mindful practice Prastuti: performance of Kathak