Training
At Kathak Rhythms, Kathak is taught as a complete form with traditional methods, combining the best of all Gharanas. While deliberately staying away from the deviations of "Bolly-culture", Kathak Rhythms gives the opportunity to serious dance lovers to focus on the purity of the dance form by emphasis on the detailed nuances of Kathak, namely - abhinaya, taiyyari, laykari and padanth.
While learning, students are provided with the opportunity to hone their presentation skills with examinations and certification through Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Mumbai and Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University. Additionally, students get to perform at select venues as well as our annual recital, Kathak Bahaar, to showcase their skills and develop their style and confidence. Our students are trained with individualized attention in an environment that fosters both friendship and classical discipline.
At Kathak Rhythms, training extends far beyond weekly classes. Following the traditional guru–shishya parampara, we nurture long-term mentoring relationships with our students, often spanning 10–12+ years. We cherish the shared commitment to learning and teaching this art form, guiding students through a structured curriculum while fostering artistic excellence, discipline, and cultural understanding. As students reach advanced levels of training, they are offered opportunities to perform in professional productions and represent the art form in community and cultural events.
While learning, students are provided with the opportunity to hone their presentation skills with examinations and certification through Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Mumbai and Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University. Additionally, students get to perform at select venues as well as our annual recital, Kathak Bahaar, to showcase their skills and develop their style and confidence. Our students are trained with individualized attention in an environment that fosters both friendship and classical discipline.
At Kathak Rhythms, training extends far beyond weekly classes. Following the traditional guru–shishya parampara, we nurture long-term mentoring relationships with our students, often spanning 10–12+ years. We cherish the shared commitment to learning and teaching this art form, guiding students through a structured curriculum while fostering artistic excellence, discipline, and cultural understanding. As students reach advanced levels of training, they are offered opportunities to perform in professional productions and represent the art form in community and cultural events.
Who can join:
Students of ages 6+ are welcome to join, adults included! Our students are assigned to a class based on age, level and location. Group and Private lessons are offered through the school year, with special sessions during the Summer.
Students of ages 6+ are welcome to join, adults included! Our students are assigned to a class based on age, level and location. Group and Private lessons are offered through the school year, with special sessions during the Summer.
Class Structure:
Lessons are taught according to a set curriculum with 8 levels:
Lessons are taught according to a set curriculum with 8 levels:
- (Level 1) Prarambhik
- (Level 2) Praveshika Pratham
- (Level 3) Praveshika Purna
- (Level 4) Madhyama Pratham
- (Level 5) Madhyama Purna
- (Level 6) Upantya Visharad
- (Level 7) Visharad Purna
- (Level 8) Alankaar
While dance techniques and movement are taught during the first few years of learning, emphasis on presentation and style is placed in the advanced years. Typical training time per level ranges from 1 to 3 years based on the students' passion and commitment to practice in addition to class hours. Workshops are offered periodically with renowned Kathak maestros from around the world: Pt. Birju Maharaj, Vidushi Saswati Sen, Pt. Rajendra Gangani, Pta. Shama Bhate, Pta. Uma Dogra, Guru Archana Joglekar, GuruMadhu Nataraj, Gurus Nirupama- Rajendra, Guru Prajakta Atre, Guru Ranjana Phadke to name a few from the recent few years. Benefitting from the structured learning environment at Kathak Rhythms, our students have graduated from our program and continued their learning into their higher education and professional lives.
Gallery
Kathak Bahaar - Annual Recital highlights
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