Hymn for the weekend

                Kathak is as beautiful, as fascinating and

                  soulful as any other classical style,

                  and should be called the Cindrella of Indian dance.

                

    HISTORY OF KATHAK..  

Sounds extremely boring? right? how about i brief you guys a little about my research on it. I'm sure y'all will love it.                                                       

KATHAK  a dance dorm of north india, derives its name from katha meaning (story).

In the ancient times story tellers recited the stories with an added eliment of abhinaya while reciting they danced too.

With mughal rules these performing bards were banned from performimg in temples and were made to serve in courts.

After the power of the mughal emperor  declined these performers were patronized by kings .

                                                               Thus with time kathak went on changing its form.

WELL I WOULD LOVE TO SHARE WITH YOU ALL MY RESEARCH :)                        

 Inextricably tied to hindustani music. The dance form revolves around the radha and krishna theme. The dancer dances with 200 ghungroos and the musical instrument are tabla, sarangai. The dance form has gliding movements with no jerky or angular gestures.
Traditionally a solo dance!






KATHAK IS IDENTIFIED DUE TO ITS FAST TURNS AND INTRICATE FOOTWORK!!












So, this is the era which really provoked me to dig myself into more research about kathak.. Im sure you all must have seen umraao jaan and pakeezah, some very famous movies of their time. Ever wondered where the story of these famous movies have been picked from?
HAVE A LOOOOK!!

YES! so this was some basic information about where my project is heading too. 

have a look at my next blog where i tell you about the costumes and accesories of this period.