Kathak : the dance of storytellers /
Kathak: the dance of storytellers explores the philosophical and practical aspects of Kathak dance, its origin, development and techniques. Investigating this compelling dance style from cultural and historical perspectives, the book delves into the essential principles of Kathak, its schools and ma...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English Hindi |
| Language Notes: | Also includes Tabla beat patterns in Hindi in Latin. |
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New Delhi :
Niyogi Books,
2019.
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| Summary: | Kathak: the dance of storytellers explores the philosophical and practical aspects of Kathak dance, its origin, development and techniques. Investigating this compelling dance style from cultural and historical perspectives, the book delves into the essential principles of Kathak, its schools and major artists, the format of Kathak performance, repertoire, Kathak music, predominant trends in training and the system of practice through the lens of theory and application. A rare resource, the text is a comprehensive read for dancers, teachers and Kathak lovers. |
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| Physical Description: | 360 pages : chiefly color illustrations, color map ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages [34]3-347) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9789386906885 9386906880 |