Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Certified Courses in KATHAK & Vocal Music
(under the guidance and supervision of Kathak Maestro Padmashri Guru Shovana Narayan)
Introduction
Indian classical performing arts is one of the strong pillars that preserves, promotes and disseminates the values and ethos and values of Indian Culture, philosophy and heritage. Breathing the ‘ashtayam’ aspects of Patanjali’s yoga, it enables development of a healthy mind, body, spirit and empowers sustainable development. Committed to similar vision and mission by its founding fathers, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Delhi Kendra, has expanded its activities to include training in Kathak and Hindustani Classical Music under renowned maestros, Padmashri Guru Shovana Narayan and Ustad Imran Khan in association with the Asavari Centre for Kathak.
Aim of the Training
Kathak Maestro Padmashri Guru Shovana Narayan is a by-word in the field of Kathak for her name is synonymous with this 2500 year old dance form. A staunch believer in the Guru Shishya parampara, her effort is to equip the students with skill, technique and learning a range of new technical, abhinaya as well as choreographic pieces. The students are encouraged to broaden their experience, to open their minds in order to step outside their comfort zones and appreciate another point of view. The training includes understanding of inter-disciplinary relationships. It encourages appreciation of another genre of thought, practice and approach to dance while developing a healthy regard for history and literature. Her dedication as a guru of excellence can be seen in her disciples who have become acclaimed young dancers of the country. Some have utilized their training in Kathak to shine in related fields of arts.
COURSES (2 days per week)
Kathak:
Certified Courses in Kathak dance are being offered under the supervision, mentoring and guidance of Padmashri Guru Shovana Narayan.
For the year 2023-24, following courses are offered:
Prarambhik:
Madhyama:
Visharad:
Nipun:
Vocal Music:
Hindustani vocal classes are also offered under Guru Ustad Imran Khan.
For the year 2023-24, the following course is offered:
Prarambhik:
Batch Timings for Kathak:
Prarambhik: Mondays and Wednesdays: 4pm to 5.30pm
Madhyama: Mondays and Wednesdays: 5.30pm to 7pm
Visharad: Friday evenings: 4pm to 5.30pm Sunday mornings: 11am to 12.30pm
Nipun: Friday evenings: 5.30pm to 7pm Sunday mornings: 12.30pm to 2pm
Timings for Vocal
Prarambhik: Thursdays: 4pm to 6.00pm
Sunday mornings: 12 noon to 2pm
ADMISSION
The printed Application Form is available on payment of Rs.300/- from the office of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi – 110001.
The Form is also available online on the Bhavan’s Website (www. bvbdelhi.org) and may be submitted online with the application fee of Rs 300/-, payable through the payment gateway.
If the Form is downloaded from the website and filled up manually, then a fee of Rs. 300/- is payable at the time of its submission at the Bhavan Office.
The selection of the candidates for admission to the Visharad and Nipun courses are made through an audition. Pre-recorded music is not permitted for the audition.
The desirable minimum age for admission to the Prarambhik (Foundation) Course is 7 years
Documents required:
- Identification proof
- Latest Qualification Certificate
- Two photographs (one for the identity card and the other for office record)
FEES AND DEPOSITS
The rates of fees and deposits for the Academic Year 2023-24 are as follows:
Particulars Amount INR
A. APPLICATION
i) Prospectus-cum-Application Form 300.00
B. REGISTRATION AND ADMISSION (New Students)
i) Admission Fee 1,000.00
ii) Security Deposit (Refundable) 1,000.00
C. ANNUAL CHARGES (Payable at the time of Admission by New Students)
i) Examination Fee 500.00
D. TUITION FEE (Payable every quarter)
|
Sr.No. |
Course |
Amount per |
Amount per (3 |
|
1 |
Prarambhik One
|
2,500 |
7,500 |
|
2 |
Madhyama One |
3,000 |
9,000 |
|
3 |
Visharad One |
3,500 |
10,500 |
|
4 |
Nipun One |
4,000 |
12,000 |
|
5 |
Vocal (Hindustani |
3,000 |
9,000 |
All fees are payable in form of Cash/PayTM/ DD/ in favour of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, payable at UCO Bank, K.G.Marg, New Delhi.
Cheques are not acceptable.
The Fee amount has to be deposited at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Office and thereafter a receipt must be obtained.
REFUND OF FEES:
Before the commencement of classes, 80% of the Fee deposited will be refunded only on submission of written request.
After the commencement of classes, those students who have not attended any class are eligible for refund of 75% of refundable fees till the end of the first week.
AFTER THE FIRST WEEK NO REFUND OF FEES WILL BE DONE.
|
Sr. No. |
Name of the Course |
Contents |
|
1 |
Prarambhik |
Prarambhik 1 year Basic and elementary knowledge about Kathak. It is the stepping stone on which this graceful journey lies. At this level, the following are taught: ·Teentaal ·Basic tatkar and hand movements ·How to recite the compositions properly and perform the Tatkaar, Tihaai’s along with several Layas and how to manifest them in single, double, and quadruple. |
|
2 |
Madhyama |
Madhyama 1 year ·Other variations in Teentaal, ·A New Tala (Jhaptala), ·Knowledge of Dadra Tala ·Hand gestures inspired by the text ‘Abhinaya Darpan’. · Rangmanch Pranam, two Thaat, Toda-Tukdas, etc. ·Gat Nikas (seedhi, Krishna) ·Gat Bhaav – makhan chori, ·Kavitt ·Krishna Vandana, Sarswati Vandana ·Shirobhed ·Greevabhed ·Importance of Ghunghroo ·Elementary knowledge about history of Kathak |
|
Sr. No. |
Name of the Course |
Contents |
|
3 |
Visharad |
This level provides an opportunity for the students to perform in a concert like setting for almost an hour or so. It is a bedrock for all real-life performances one would undertake.
Visharad 1 year ·More details in Teyyari Ang, ·New Tala (Chautala and Ektaal) ·Abhinaya Ang (Thumri, Bhajan) ·Simple Knowledge of Taal Adhdha ·Karanas of Natyashastra ·Navarasa ·About several Gharanas. ·Biographies of Kathak exponents of stalwarts of various Gharanas are introduced in order to make the students understand the legendary personalities who left a benchmark for their successors to follow. |
|
4 |
Nipun |
Once the students successfully attain all aspects of elementary and intermediate Kathak knowledge and performing skills they are made to progress to the advanced level.
Nipun ·Greater detail (in Teyyari ang and in Abhinaya Ang). ·Basant Taal |
|
Sr. No. |
Name of the Course |
Contents |
|
3 |
Visharad |
This level provides an opportunity for the students to perform in a concert like setting for almost an hour or so. It is a bedrock for all real-life performances one would undertake.
Visharad 1 year ·More details in Teyyari Ang, ·New Tala (Chautala and Ektaal) ·Abhinaya Ang (Thumri, Bhajan) ·Simple Knowledge of Taal Adhdha ·Karanas of Natyashastra ·Navarasa ·About several Gharanas. ·Biographies of Kathak exponents of stalwarts of various Gharanas are introduced in order to make the students understand the legendary personalities who left a benchmark for their successors to follow. |
|
4 |
Nipun |
Once the students successfully attain all aspects of elementary and intermediate Kathak knowledge and performing skills they are made to progress to the advanced level.
Nipun ·Greater detail (in Teyyari ang and in Abhinaya Ang). ·Basant Taal |
EXAMINATIONS
following grounds; indiscipline, gross violation of rules and shortage of attendance.
GENERAL RULES & INSTRUCTIONS
must attend at least 75% of the classes for being allowed in the examinations.
In the event that physical classes cannot be held due to Governmental
restrictions on any account whatsoever then classes will be held online and all
students are required to regularly attend such classes from their homes and
meet the minimum attendance criteria.
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