PrathamaTheory (Theory)

Paper Code: 
25KDN131
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
2.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will impart training of fundamentals of kathak. The paper also makes students understand other Indian classical dance forms, Indian texts and scriptures based on Arts

Course Outcomes: 

 

Course outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

title

 

25KDN131

 

Prathama (Theory)

 

CO1 : Develop the concept of Art and related concepts for basic understanding of origin of dance as an art, and enhance understanding of all Indian classical dance form.

CO2: Appraise the students with the different kinds of terminologies of Kathak and basic hand gestures.

CO3: Evaluate the importance of ghungroos and different schools of thought in kathak.

CO4: Demonstrate skills in understanding the Hindustani classical rhythm system, in different speeds.

CO5: Explore the contributions of two proponents of kathak.

CO6: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

 

Approach in teaching: Class

room Lecture

(Theory/ Using

Power Point

Presentation

/Discussions/ Videos)

 

 

 

Learning activities for the students: Role Play activities/

Group

Discussions/ Class

Presentation.

 

Class

participation,

tutorial

assignments and

presentations,

class tests, CA

Test, Semester

End Exams.

 

6.00
Unit I: 
ORIGIN OF DANCE AND TYPES OF INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCES

• Study about theories on dance and arts as given in Natyashastra
• Indian treatise on Arts and classical dance styles as Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohiniattam, Orissi, Chhau and Sattriya.

6.00
Unit II: 
TERMINOLOGY IN KATHAK DANCE AND HAND GESTURES
  • Define terms as Vibhaag, Taal, Matra, Laya, Sam, Taali, Khaali, Theka, Thah(Barabar/ekgun), Dugun, Chaugun, Avartan, Palta, Padhant, Gat, Tukda, Salami, Aamad, Baant, Tatkaar, That, Tihai, Namaskar Ka Toda.

 

  • Application of Hand gestures as Pataka, Tripataka, Ardhapataka, Kartarimukh, Mayur, Ardhachandra, Arala, Shuktunda, Mushthi, Shikhar, Kapittha, Katakamukh, Soochi, Chandrakala, Padmakosh.

 

6.00
Unit III: 
GHARANA OF KATHAK AND GHUNGROOS

• Gharans of Kathak, contribution of prominent artists of different Gharans and their
different schools of thoughts.

• Detailed study on ankle bells(ghungroos) used in kathak

6.00
Unit IV: 
NOTATIONS

• Learn to write notation of Teentaal,Jhaptaal,Dadra and Kehrva according to
Bhatkhande concept of Notation

• Notation of all the learnt compositions

6.00
Unit V: 
BIOGRAPHY OF PROMINENT ARTISTS

• Pandit Narayan Prasad

• Pandit Jailal

Essential Readings: 

Essential Readings:
1. KathakNrityaShiksha (Part 1), Dr. PuruDadheech, BinduPrakashan
2. KathakGyaneshwari, PanditTeerathram Azad,
3. Kathak (Part 1), ReemaGoyal

References: 

Suggested Readings:
1. KathakDarpan, PanditTeerathramAzaad
2. KathakNritya Shastra, Dr.GeetaRaghuvir
3. KathakDigdarshan, PanditBirjuMaharaj

e-Resources
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqSZxn8Rl5s
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhOjoPnJpa8

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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