Kathak Sagar/Bharti Gupta. New Delhi, Radha Pub., 2004, viii, 221 p., ISBN
81-7487-343-0.
Kathak Sagar/Bharti Gupta. New Delhi, Radha Pub., 2004, viii, 221 p., ISBN
81-7487-343-0.
Contents: Preface. I: 1. Origin of dance. 2. Tandava and Lasya. 3. History of Indian dance. 4. Classical dances of India. 5. Folk dances of India. 6. Comparative study of Kathak dance and Folk dance. II: 1. Gharanas of Kathak. 2. A comparative study of Lucknow, Jaipur and Banaras Gharanas. 3. Biographies of Kathak Gurus. 4. Western Dances. 5. Modern Dances. III: 1. Categories of Nayaks (Heroes) and Nayikas (Heroines). 2. Ashta Nayika or Avasthagat Nayika. 3. Mudras : Hand Gestures. 4. Rasa and Bhava. 5. Rasa Nishpatti. 6. Abhinaya. 7. The ten prans of Taal. 8. Standard words relating to dance. 9. Accessories used in Kathak dance. IV: 1. Natya, Nrit and Nritya. 2. Selection and use of Anklets (Ghunghroos). 3. Good and bad qualities of dancers. 4. Successful performance, rule, sequence and precautions. 5. Shirobhed. 6. Drushtibhed. 7. Bhrukruti or Bhru Sanchalan. V: 1. Storylines of Kathak. 2. Types of musical instruments. 3. Knowledge of musical aspect. 4. Introduction of Ragaas. 5. Singing styles. 6. Bhatkhande or Vishnudigamber Taal notation. 7. Types of taal formations in North and South India. 8. A comparative study of Taal system in Karnatic and Hindustani style. VI: 1. Thah, Dugun, Tugun and Chowgun of different Taals. 2. Dance notations in Jhaptaal. 3. Dance notations in Ektaal. 4. Dance notations in Dhamaar. 5. Dance notations in Panchamsawari. 6. Dance notations in Teentaal.