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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Swayam’s Foundation Course in Kathak online programme is developed with the sole aim of providing a detailed and systematic practical training in one of the primary classical dance forms of India, Kathak. The six-week course conveys the historical knowledge of this dance form, along with the intricate steps and aesthetics connected to the art. Amita Dutt, who teaches at the Rabindra Bharati University, mentors the course.

Moreover, the Foundation Course in Kathak online training programme acts as a preliminary for anyone who’s looking to have advanced Kathak training. The course content covers essential practical training in positions and dance steps like Today, Paran, Thaat, Aamad, along with offering theoretical knowledge in the dance form’s history, origin, and evolution.

You can apply for the Foundation Course in Kathak online course by Swayam through a quick and straightforward application process. Furthermore, you won’t need to pay any fees since this course is free of cost. After completing the course, along with all the assignments and final exams, you will earn a course completion certificate offered by Swayam.

The Highlights

Free of cost learning available
Swayam Certificate
Instructed in English
Six weeks of training
High-quality video lectures
Undergraduate level dance programme
Expert Instructor from Rabindra Bharati University

Programme Offerings

Free Of Cost
online learning
Study material
English instructor
video lectures
Certificate by Swayam

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata

Eligibility Criteria

You will be eligible to earn the course completion certificate for the Foundation Course in Kathak programme after you have successfully submitted all the internal assignments, and have appeared for the final exam. You need to obtain scores above the minimum criteria specified by Swayam to clear both the assignments and the test.

What you will learn

Dancing skills

Once you’re done with the Foundation Course in Kathak online training programme, you will be well-versed in various theoretical and practical concepts of Kathak like:

Fundamentals of Nritta and types of Nritta
Kathak steps and positions like Tatkar, Aamad, Toda, Paran, and many more
Basics and Types of Abhinaya
The historical significance of Kathak
Contemporary developments in Kathak

Who it is for

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The online Foundation Course in Kathak programme is suitable for anyone who wishes to gain knowledge about the history and evolution of Kathak.

Admission Details

Step 1: To enrol for the Foundation Course in Kathak online training, you must visit the course page first and go through the programme details.

Step 2: After carefully going through the information, click on the sign-in/register option.

Step 3: Fill in your Swayam credentials for logging in. If you don’t have an account, open one by providing your educational, location, and personal details.

Step 4: After you have filled in the details, use the verification code sent to your registered email.

Step 5: Finally, click on the ‘Create’ option, and you will be successfully enrolled in the course.

Application Details

You can join the Foundation Course in Kathak just by registering or signing in to your Swayam account. You don’t need to fill a separate application form.

The Syllabus

Tihai
Introduction to Nritta: Hasta Sanchalan – Part 1
Introduction to Nritta: Hasta Sanchalan – Part 2
Introduction to Nritta: Tatkar in Trital and Padhant

Tukra
Tatkar
Aamad

Paran
Thaat
Toda

Abhinaya: Gat Bhava 1
Abhinaya: Shloka
Abhinaya: Gat Bhava 2

Theory 1: History and Origin of Kathak
Theory 2: Development of Kathak: The Lucknow Gharana
Theory 3: The Jaipur and the Benaras Gharanas: History and Development of Kathak
Beyond Lessons: On the Stage

Theory 4: History and Origin of Kathak: The Modern Age
Revision and Recapitulation
Theory 5: Contemporary Development: Rejuvenation and Expansion

Evaluation process

To avail the certificate for completing the Foundation Course in Kathak by Swayam, you must register for the examination. The information regarding the exam date will be conveyed to you while registering. You must also pay the examination fees, and book your preferred examination centre.

The examination will be computer-based, which will be proctored.