Kathak Dance improves strengh, increases flexibility,reduces stress and helps people lose weight with an improved body shape and develop self-confidence.It can even help people lower their blood pressure and improve their cholesterol level. Also include an improved cardiovascular system:improve balance and raises endorphin levels.
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Benefits of Kathak Dance
Kathak Dance improves strengh, increases flexibility,reduces stress and helps people lose weight with an improved body shape and develop self-confidence.It can even help people lower their blood pressure and improve their cholesterol level. Also include an improved cardiovascular system:improve balance and raises endorphin levels.
Let's exercise with kathak dance !
History of Kathak
Kathak is one of the major dance forms in India. It originated in Northern India and the name 'Kathak' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Katha' which means story. Hence 'Kathaka' means the one who narrates a story. The dance form focuses a lot on of intricate leg movements. They are skillfully done and performed straight legged. The dancers also wear ghungroos or ankle bells which makes a characteristic noise every time they move their feet..
With the passage of time there slowly happened to be a shift. Unable to find patronage in temples the art shifted to the royal courts where the dance started to get more entertainment based. This transition came about especially during the Mughal rule. The artists developed a style meant purely for the entertainment of the emperors. With the decline of Mughal kingdom, these artists were patronized by other kings, like those in Rajasthan and other minor princely states. After which the style developed two major lineages - the Jaipur gharana and the Lucknow gharana.
Kathak Theme & Technique
With the help of dance, music and mime these dancers will narrate stories based in Hindu mythologies by using dance as a platform. It was used as form of devotional expression to the Hindu Gods. They used to enhance their dances with intricate hand gestures and vivid facial expressions.
The important elements of Kathak include linear and circular extensions of the body that are symbolized by controlled body and hand coordination. It also involves rhythmic footwork to the beat of music and fast paced pirouettes which are always carried out in elegance and grace when the artist in a deep state of trance and spiritual reckoning mesmerizes the audience with his or her performance.
Kathak today is beautiful amalgamation of Hindu and Muslim influences. It carries influences and inspirations of both religions. Drama, mood, sentiment, technique and rhythm to music are main aspects of this dance form.
Some of the very famous Kathak artists are Guru Durga Lal, (late)Guru Gopi Krishna, Sitara Devi, Guru Kumudini Lakhia and Uma Sharma, Saswati Sen, Shovana Narayan, Uma Dogra, Guru Birju Maharaj.
Kathak as an exercise
Kathak Yoga is both a weight-bearing and cardiovascular form of exercise.The dancer wears ghungroo(bells) on the ankles that weigh between 2 to 4 pounds.
"It is a meditation in motion."
The methodology of Kathak Yoga offers an integration of physical fitness : cardiovascular endurance, weight-bearing exercise, usage of mathematics( analytical brain) and artistic brain, all at the same time. It is superior to just engaging in cardiovascular or weight bearing exercise alone.
Kathak is one of the major dance forms in India. It originated in Northern India and the name 'Kathak' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Katha' which means story. Hence 'Kathaka' means the one who narrates a story. The dance form focuses a lot on of intricate leg movements. They are skillfully done and performed straight legged. The dancers also wear ghungroos or ankle bells which makes a characteristic noise every time they move their feet..
With the passage of time there slowly happened to be a shift. Unable to find patronage in temples the art shifted to the royal courts where the dance started to get more entertainment based. This transition came about especially during the Mughal rule. The artists developed a style meant purely for the entertainment of the emperors. With the decline of Mughal kingdom, these artists were patronized by other kings, like those in Rajasthan and other minor princely states. After which the style developed two major lineages - the Jaipur gharana and the Lucknow gharana.
With the help of dance, music and mime these dancers will narrate stories based in Hindu mythologies by using dance as a platform. It was used as form of devotional expression to the Hindu Gods. They used to enhance their dances with intricate hand gestures and vivid facial expressions.
The important elements of Kathak include linear and circular extensions of the body that are symbolized by controlled body and hand coordination. It also involves rhythmic footwork to the beat of music and fast paced pirouettes which are always carried out in elegance and grace when the artist in a deep state of trance and spiritual reckoning mesmerizes the audience with his or her performance.
Kathak today is beautiful amalgamation of Hindu and Muslim influences. It carries influences and inspirations of both religions. Drama, mood, sentiment, technique and rhythm to music are main aspects of this dance form.
Some of the very famous Kathak artists are Guru Durga Lal, (late)Guru Gopi Krishna, Sitara Devi, Guru Kumudini Lakhia and Uma Sharma, Saswati Sen, Shovana Narayan, Uma Dogra, Guru Birju Maharaj.
Kathak as an exercise
Kathak Yoga is both a weight-bearing and cardiovascular form of exercise.The dancer wears ghungroo(bells) on the ankles that weigh between 2 to 4 pounds.
"It is a meditation in motion."
The methodology of Kathak Yoga offers an integration of physical fitness : cardiovascular endurance, weight-bearing exercise, usage of mathematics( analytical brain) and artistic brain, all at the same time. It is superior to just engaging in cardiovascular or weight bearing exercise alone.
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