Dancing
“If your body is in an exuberant way it will naturally dance.” – Sadhguru
Time for you to dance!
As with Indian classical music, classical dance is not just for entertainment – it is designed to elevate your consciousness.
Shivantika offers a wide range of courses for Indian classical Kathak dance and Bollywood songs based on semi-classical Music. Offerings involves upon your capability to grasp, if you learn quickly the courses can be added with more elements.
Kathak
Learn the graceful and expressive art of Kathak, one of the eight classical dances of India. You will learn how to use your body, face, hands, and feet to tell stories through dance.
You will also learn the technical aspects of Kathak, such as footwork, spins, gestures, and postures. Our dancing classes are taught by Awantika herself, along with her senior disciples. You can also learn choreography on classical based songs of Indian cinema.
Classical Bollywood
Shivantika teaches the Bollywood dance based on Indian classical & semi classical music , choreography brings the beauty, culture & tradition of India alive through dance. Where one can learn the explanation and history behind the songs and musical knowledge.
Classes for Bollywood are conducted on song bases, one song takes minimum 4-6 sessions. Each session for 1.5 to 2 hrs.
These courses can be offered online. But Offline sessions are mandatory once a year.
About Kathak Dance
Kathak is one of the eight classical dance forms of India. Its very ancient with evidence of it being performed during Mahabharata times. There are many temples in India where the sculptures are in Kathak poses. Known for its flowing nature, it has seen many evolutions due to influences from invasions but due to it’s inclusive and simple nature it keeps it flowing like a river.
Kathak is accompanied by Tabla which provides rhythm and the Kathak ghonghrooes which are worn on the ankles enhance the rhythm as whatever the tabla is playing the dancer brings out using their feet drumming on the floor combined with the movement and dance of the hands and facial expressions. Kathak requires enormous focus of the mind such that the dancer becomes one with mind, body and emotions.
Many Bollywoood pieces get their inspiration from Kathak and as such Kathak practitioners are able to dance other forms with ease.