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Can Bharatanatyam start at 18?
You are never ever too old, there are adults in wheelchairs who learn and perform Bharatanatyam. It is a dance style that can be learned for a long time.
How many years does it take to learn Kathak?
It will take a minimum of 2 years if you put great concentration. Minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 9 years is required for any classical dance form, but you can learn faster than classical any form. It takes solidly 3 years.
Can I learn Kathak at 16?
As long as one has a ready mind and body to receive the knowledge, one needn’t worry about age.
Can adults learn Kathak?
Yes, anyone can learn at any age; there is no limit to gain new knowledge.
What is the difference between Kathak and Bharatanatyam?
Bharatanatyam is a south Indian dance form, more specifically speaking, it originated in the state Tamil Nadu. Kathak is a north Indian dance form and it was developed by the nomads who were known as the Kathaks. Bharatanatyam was an art performed by the temple dancers and was always accompanied by the Carnatic music.
What is the best age to learn Kathak?
This might not be a very useful answer (as I know nothing about Kathak), but… You can learn anything at any age. Period. Important points have to be repeated. You can learn anything at any age. Some research claims that it takes 10,000 hours of practice to master and become an expert in a field (this number is hotly debated).
What is the difference between Bharatnatyam and Kathak?
Although many similarities are witnessed in both the dance forms, there exist many differences also. Bharatnatyam is a south Indian dance form, originated in the state Tamil Nadu. Bharatnatyam is often conveyed by various classical Tamil songs and music. Whereas, Kathak is an north Indian dance form.
What is the best book on Bharatanatyam for beginners?
Another approach is a book on Bharatnatyam called “ How To Bharatanatyam ” (A Step By Step Approach to Learn the Classical Dance Form) by Jayalakshmi Eshwar. The renowned Sri Devi Nrithyalaya has some good Videos and DVDs on Bharatanatyam.
How many years does it take to learn Kathak (classical dance)?
Basically Kathak (classical dance) is 7 years course if you are doing from Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Sangeet this 7 years is divided into 7 stages such as- Yes why not, 20 is not a big age.