| Program Type | Workshop | Residency |
| Art Form | Dance & Movement |
| Curriculum/a | Character Education | Social Studies | Social and Emotional Learning |
| Target Grades | Elementary School (1st - 5th grade) | Middle School (6th - 8th grade) | High School (9th - 12th grade) | Family |
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Description
Kathak is the art of telling stories through dance. Technical aspects of Kathak consist of intensive footwork and a variety of spins. The main attraction of Kathak is the improvisation of complex metrical cross rhythms and syllables. Students will watch Rachna’s performance and will also participate in a folk dance of India. They will have an opportunity to participate in a question/answer session, where they will learn about the culture of India.
Objectives
-Students will learn to interpret meaning through this inspiring dance style
-Students will study how the meaning is created through footwork, body movements, and the sounds of the ankle bells
-Students will connect meaning to various hand gestures found in classical Indian dance -Students will learn how this dance form cultivates discipline, perseverance, resilience and boosts the healthy self-esteem in dancers
-Students will learn about the culture of India
-Students will study how the meaning is created through footwork, body movements, and the sounds of the ankle bells
-Students will connect meaning to various hand gestures found in classical Indian dance -Students will learn how this dance form cultivates discipline, perseverance, resilience and boosts the healthy self-esteem in dancers
-Students will learn about the culture of India
Pricing Information
2 workshops $575
4 workshops $785
5 day residency $2,735 additional days are $510
4 workshops $785
5 day residency $2,735 additional days are $510
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Program Length
45 minutes for in-person performance/workshop
45 minutes for Zoom sessions
35 minutes for a pre-recorded program
45 minutes for Zoom sessions
35 minutes for a pre-recorded program
Participants
25 students
Technical Specifications
* 2 microphones and one mic stand
* Non-carpeted smooth surface, preferably a wood floor (size of a standard stage)
* Dressing area
* Non-carpeted smooth surface, preferably a wood floor (size of a standard stage)
* Dressing area