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How long it will 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.
Why should one learn Kathak?
Kathak gives emphasis on poses, expressions, grace, hand, eye and body movements and footwork. This makes your body look younger, loose body weight and brings lot of excitement in life. Within no time you will discover that you have become more active and full of energy.
What is it like to learn Kathak from the sixth year?
Mostly people give the exams till sixth year because the degree signifies that the person holding it has learnt enough to teach other people. But learning kathak is more about enjoying it and connecting with it. It’s a soul satisfying dance.
What is the minimum age to start Kathak?
If you join kathak at a very young age first you have to do praveshika. But if you are grown up enough like of 12-13 years old then you can directly start from 1 year. Then you have to learn till 6th year to complete your schooling in kathak and get a certificate.
How many years does it take to learn Kathak dance?
It depends to what extent you want to learn it. You can be a great kathak dancer even after learning it for four or five years and you can still lack some dancing skills even after learning it for ten or twelve years. Proffessionally it’s a nine year course : Prathmik pariksha. First year.
How can I do PhD in Kathak?
Later if you want to do phd in it. So in school you have to clear 10th 11th 12th likewise in kathak you have to prarambhik, praveshika pratham and then praveshika purna. For graduation you have to clear madhyama pratham and dvitiye and some university follow three year graduation program means madhyama purna.