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Classes
The Kathak Ensemble teaches Lucknow gharana Kathak technique classes – Fundamental, Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced levels. Its Creative Movement and Storytelling for Children introduces building blocks of rhythm and Kathak vocabulary through play. Ghungroos (ankle bells) should be worn in class. Kurta-pajama or salwar-kameez are comfortable class attire, but other loose-fitting pants and top are acceptable. Jeans are not acceptable, since they do not allow the knee to bend sufficiently, and they can not accommodate the deep lunge which is part of Kathak technique. Classes are taught at 440 Studios, 440 Lafayette Street, one block east of Broadway, one block south of 8th Street. Walk south on Lafayette past Starbucks and Walgreens. -- Registration - $10 all new students-- No previous Kathak training - 4-class series @ $100, in which basic footwork, rhythmic structures, movement vocabulary and rudiments of dance acting (abhinaya) are taught. -- Previous Kathak training – one class @ $25 in which level of training is evaluated and an appropriate class is assigned. Thereafter all classes pre-paid in 8-class series @ $200. -- Children’s classes are paid by the semester, the exact dates and number of classes to be determined in Fall and Spring according to the children’s academic calendar. The series is pre-paid, based on $25 / class. Please address additional questions to Janaki Patrik, Artistic Director, The Kathak Ensemble & Friends: janakipatrik@aol.com To assure that your email does not get marked as spam, please be sure your subject line is "Kathak classes." |