Ramya, Rachna

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


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