Kathak lesson - learn Basic Kathak movements Part 1

[ashwani21]

it was the vedio for seminar ,,,in moscow

[adarutoshoppu]

why it has to be in russian?! ;__;

[sheru7meraa7naam]

is kathak related to hinduism or is it just an art form

[ashwani21]

Initially Kathak was performed in Temples and most of the subjects were from Hindu mythology. later on during Mughal period it was add with lots of contant which were not religious but for entertainment. now a days Kathak is performed in both styles, depends on the nature of the performance. Any way it is closely relatated with Hindusm.

[GeetnRishi]

Hi ashwani21 I have learnt kathak for 3 years and I just love this dance. But I am in Calgary and could not find any kathak teacher. Can I have a full length video on web or a DVD in english or hindi as i like the way he is teaching.

[GeetnRishi]

Hi ashwani21 I have learnt kathak for 3 years and I just love this dance. But I am in Calgary and could not find any kathak teacher. Can I have a full length video on net or a DVD in english or hindi as i like the way he is teaching.

[torycat]

Great Teacher!! I can understand the lesson even though I don't understand the language. Thanks for posting video!

[vcramsawack]

is his teachings under Birju Maharaj?

[ashwani21]

He learned Kathak under

Shri Fakir chand Mathur (Banaras Gharana), Guru Satish Shukla, Guru Munna Shukla, Guru Ram Mohan Maharaj, Worked under Pandit Birju Maharaj in Kathak Kendra, Worked under Smt. Shovna Narayan (Asawari) and worked at JNCC Moscow as Dance Teacher and Choreographer. Now running his own School namely "Tarang " at Moscow.

[jayad18]

ami kathak sikhi tai er pichoner kosto buchi

[Mysterymoonlight101]

@jayad18 tumi bangla.? aami bangla. aami kathak shikti chai.

[cutelilmonster2]

@Mysterymoonlight101 Amio Bangladeshi! :D

[yavanchum]

very well taught.........needed it//////

[ipksb1]

This is great. I wish you were in NZ I would pay anything to take these classes.

[MzBr3ezy12]

I want to learn this very soon. Its gonna be hard because i dont have Indian in my blood im just canadian/Jamaican. Ima fairly good dancer. Looks hard. Take my time on it

[loonatyka]

i love you, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[nuggetneo]

Hi.. I really like how you have explained the posture/movements step by step I am in New Zealand and really trying to learn basic kathak, do you have a DVD or full length videos in English or Hindi? I would be really interested

[ashwani21]

unfortunately i have vedio in russian language only. in near future i am planning to make vedio in english.

[puranicfilms]

Please do the instructional videos in English.

[punjabiqt08]

i never understood why in India, men teach dance

[ashwani21]

For that you must understand Indian Philosophy. Indian music and dance is not only for entertainment. It was a method of meditating and used for devotional purpose. If you understand in all religion prayer processes is performed by man. Priest and story teller in temples were man and so do they sing and show stories with drama and dance.

[ashwani21]

Although later on Indian classical dance gone though under many changes and dance was used for attract kings and rich people then female dancer was preferred more. If you see in all oblast Indian dance most prestigious place is dominated by male dancers and teachers.

[punjabiqt08]

ah, that makes sense. thank you for that.

[ashwani21]

you are welcome

[Aminaismyname]

english subtitles would be really appreciated

[koolkathak]

do you have this vedio in English?