SHANKARA DANCE ACADEMY

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STUDENT CURRICULUM

Beginner students	:	Introduction to Kathak, basic history, basic hand gestures, basic footwork.
1st year Diploma	:	Pure dance technique, set in 16 beat cycle, basic variation of footwork, hand gestures & how their used.
2nd year	:	focuses on more complicated grammar and technique of Kathak, Vandana, etc.
3rd year	:	focuses on complicated grammar of Kathak learn different rhythmic (taal) cycle and expressive items through Vandana, Bhajan and Gat Bhava.
Post Diploma 1	:	Vandana, Abhinay & students are geared towards more performing experience. Introduction to more rhythmic cycle.
Post Diploma 2	:	Advance students also get training instructing class emphasis is placed on stage presence, communication & musician audience, building stamina.

Theory sessions are regularly given to develop insight into the dance.

Rang Manch Pravesh (Graduation): Those students dedicated to the art and committed to mastering all aspects of Kathak will be offered the opportunity to complete a Rang Manch Pravesh.

The Rang Manch Pravesh is most comparable to a graduation ceremony at which the student performs his/her first solo performance showcasing his/her full Kathak repertoire. It reflects a student’s transformation into a professional dancer capable of displaying the main aspects of Kathak and his/her Guru’s (teacher’s) teachings.