All new students starting in the KIFA curriculum will please email karthikas@ra-veculturalfoundation.orgfor your placement.
If you are a continuing student, you should have received your next course number with your final report card. Please check your email or use the email above for more details.
All students, new and returning, need to pay the annual registration fees.
The individual course fees are listed below along with the course description. Fees is due at the beginning of the month or you may choose to pay for the entire session of three months together.
Once you register and pay the fees, you will be emailed the calendar and the Zoom link for your classes (if applicable).
If you are a continuing student, you should have received your next course number with your final report card. Please check your email or use the email above for more details.
All students, new and returning, need to pay the annual registration fees.
The individual course fees are listed below along with the course description. Fees is due at the beginning of the month or you may choose to pay for the entire session of three months together.
Once you register and pay the fees, you will be emailed the calendar and the Zoom link for your classes (if applicable).
Fall 2023
Instructor: Abhishikta Das
DAK 101
DAK 101: Introduction to Classical Kathak (Section I): Brief history and origin of Kathak; cultural importance of traditional costume and ghungaroo; Learn about a few famous Kathak dancers . Mudras(finger movements) and hand movements and Chalans(foot works) and Chakras. Introduction to 3 Taals : Dadra, Kaharba and Tritaal in vilambit speed and basic theory of writing bols; footworks. Five paribhasdha (Definition): Taali(+), Khali(0), Kathak dance, Dance, Lay(rhythm) Taal bases movements: Dadra and Kaharba. Few dance with songs or music.
Fees: $180/student/session
Wednesdays | 5.30 - 6.00 pm
Fees: $180/student/session
Wednesdays | 5.30 - 6.00 pm