Natya Kramaha: Shloka and Meaning in Kathak for Beginners
Guru Pali Chandra gives us the text and the meaning of the Natya Kramaha Shloka. The shloka is
“Yatho Hasta thatho Drishti,
Yatho Drishti thatho Manah
Yatho Manah thatho Bhaava,
Yatho Bhaava thatho Rasa”
These are basic tenets that are essential to every Kathak dancer derived from ancient texts and passed down from one generation to another. Every beginner should aspire to live by these teachings.
“Yatho Hasta thatho Drishti,
Yatho Drishti thatho Manah
Yatho Manah thatho Bhaava,
Yatho Bhaava thatho Rasa”
These are basic tenets that are essential to every Kathak dancer derived from ancient texts and passed down from one generation to another. Every beginner should aspire to live by these teachings.
Natwari Tukra 3 - Explanation on the Movements and Footwork
Aalingan and Ardhalingan Hastak or Hand gesture Explanation and Importance in Kathak for Beginners
Natwari Tukra 2 - Guru Pali Chandra performs with her student
Dugun Demonstration with the Students - Tatkaar (Footwork) - Teental
Anga Suddhi for Beginners: Importance of Breath and Jhoom in Performance
Chaal Demonstration for Beginners - Showcasing Chaals in Kathak with Shishyas or Students
Padhant or Recitation Demonstration with Music
