Kathak Sagar
Book Specification
| Item Code: | NAG621 |
| Author: | Dr. Bharti Gupta |
| Publisher: | Radha Publications, Delhi |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | 2019 |
| ISBN: | 8174873430 |
| Pages: | 229 (52 B/W Illustrations) |
| Cover: | Hardcover |
| Other Details | 8.5 inch X 5.5 inch |
| Weight | 390 gm |
Book Description
About the Author
Swimming and Kathak may not have a mutual relationship but the renowned dancer Bharti Gupta has been able to establish a relationship between the two and the combined effect is aptly reflected in her personality.
Dr. Bharti has been able to pursue many diverse fields and establish an equation among them to derive maximum advantage. An M.A. in political science followed by B.Ed, an ace swimmer at national level, a master exponent of Kathak dance, a Sangitacharya from Prayag Sangeet Samiti for her thesis on Adhyatm (spirituality) in Kathak are only a few of mile-stones in her life which are indeed interesting as well as inspiring.
Dr. Bharti started her training under senior Gurus at a tender age of ten. Her performances exhibit the virtuosity of both Lucknow and Jaipur Gharanas. She is committed to innovations and experimentation.
She has performed both in India and overseas and continues to perform. She was honoured with a Gold medal at Design Expo at Nagoya, Japan. She was awarded Shringarmani in 1992 (Mumbai) and Pragyan Samman at Delhi (1994). These days she teaches Kathak at Mumbai, is an examiner for Gandharva Sangeet Vidyalaya, free lance Journalist and engaged in research work on Kathak.
Contents
| Preface | v-vi | |
| CHAPTER - l | 1-30 | |
| 1. | Origin of Dance | 1 |
| 2. | Tandava and Lasya | 3 |
| 3. | History of Indian Dance | 6 |
| 4. | Classical Dances of India | 13 |
| 5. | Folk Dances of India | 21 |
| 6. | Comparative Study of Kathak Dance and Folk Dance | 30 |
| CHAPTER - 2 | 31-55 | |
| 1. | Gharanas of Kathak | 31 |
| 2. | A Comparative Study of Lucknow, Jaipur and Banaras Gharanas | 36 |
| 3. | Biographies of Kathak Gurus | 38 |
| 4. | Western Dances | 51 |
| 5. | Modern Dances | 53 |
| CHAPTER - 3 | 56-110 | |
| 1. | Catagories of Nayaks (Heroes) and Nayikas (Heroines) | 56 |
| 2. | Ashta Nayika or Avasthagat Nayika | 61 |
| 3. | Mudras: Hand Gestures | 63 |
| 4. | Rasa and Bhava | 75 |
| 5. | Rasa Nishpatti | 80 |
| 6. | Abhinaya | 85 |
| 7. | The Ten Prans of Taal | 91 |
| 8. | Standard Words relating to Dance | 95 |
| 9. | Accessories used in Kathak Dance | 106 |
| CHAPTER - 4 | 111-119 | |
| 1. | Natya, Nrit and Nritya | 111 |
| 2. | Selection and Use of Anklets (Ghunghroos) | 112 |
| 3. | Good and Bad Qualities of Dancers | 113 |
| 4. | Successful Performance, Rule, Sequence and Precautions | 115 |
| 5. | Shirobhed | 117 |
| 6. | Drushtibhed | 118 |
| 7. | Bhrukruti or Bhru Sanchalan | 119 |
| CHAPTER - 5 | 120-154 | |
| 1. | Storylines of Kathak | 120 |
| 2. | Types of Musical Instruments | 135 |
| 3. | Knowledge of Musical aspect | 139 |
| 4. | Introduction of ‘Ragaas’ | 141 |
| 5. | Singing Styles | 145 |
| 6. | Bhatkhande or Vishnudigamber Taal Notation | 149 |
| 7. | Types of Taal Formations in North and South India | 150 |
| 8. | A Comparative Study of Taal System in Kamatic and Hindustani Style | 154 |
| CHAPTER - 6 | 155-215 | |
| 1. | Thah, Dugun, Tugun and Chowgun of Different Taals | 155 |
| 2. | Dance Notations in Jhaptaal | 193 |
| 3. | Dance Notations in Ektaal | 199 |
| 4. | Dance Notations in Dhamaar | 204 |
| 5. | Dance Notations in Panchamsawari | 210 |
| 6. | Dance Notations in Teentaal | 216 |
