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Uttama Theory (Theory) [1]

Paper Code: 
25KDN331
Credits: 
02
Contact Hours: 
2.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to get a deeper understanding of all the aspects related to traditional kathak presentation on stage.

 

Course Outcomes: 

 

Course outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

title

 

25KDN331

 

Uttama (Theory)

 

 

CO1: Appraise the concept, importance and relevance of eye glances in kathak.

CO2: Describe and practice the different types of  head and hand gestures.

CO3: Explore the contributions of prominent artists in kathak

CO4: v Evaluate various music styles in kathak and nine Rasa.

CO5:  Demonstrate notation according to Bhatkhande concept.

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, C A

Test, Semester

End Exams.

 

6.00
Unit I: 
EYE GLANCES AND TERMINOLOGIES
  • Drishti Bhed as given in Abhinaya Darpan
  • Brief Description of Haav-Bhaav, Kasak-Masak,Kataksh,Andaaz,That,Tandav,Lasya,Natwari
6.00
Unit II: 
HEAD AND HAND GESTURES
  • Shirobhed, as given in AbhinayaDarpan
  • Sanyukta Hast Mudraa

 

6.00
Unit III: 
BIOGRAPHIES
  • Life sketch of Pandit Kundanlal Gangani, Pandita Rohini Bhate, Pandit Birju Maharaj

 

6.00
Unit IV: 
MUSIC STYLES IN KATHAK AND NAVRASA
  • Introduction of pada, bhajan,shlok,thumri,tarana,trivet,chaturang
  • Navrasa
  • Nayak-nayikabhedas given in Natyashashtra

 

6.00
Unit V: 
NOTATION
  • Notation of Ektaal,Chautaal,Teevra, PanchamSawari, Shikhar
  • Notation of all the learnt bols
Essential Readings: 
  • KathakNrityashiksha part 2, Dr PuruDhadheech
  • KathakPraveshika, PanditTeeratram Azad
  • Bharat keshashtriyanritya, ChhayaBhatnagar
  • KathakParampara, Dr. Prem Dave
  • KathakPrasang, Rashmi Vajpayee
  • AngkavyaGunjan, PanditBirjuMaharaj

 

 

References: 

Suggested Readings:

  • Kathak Nritya Parampara mein Hast Mudraayein, Dr, Anjana Chaurasia
  • An exposition of classical dances of India: with special reference to Kathak, Shobha Koser

 

e-Resources

  1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqSZxn8Rl5s [2]
  2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhOjoPnJpa8 [3]

 

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026 [4]

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[1] https://performingarts.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/uttama-theory-theory
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqSZxn8Rl5s
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhOjoPnJpa8
[4] https://performingarts.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2025-2026