what were the develop in kathak dance after it was introduced in royal courts ?
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Kathak
The
term 'Kathak' has been derived form the Sanskrit word 'Katha', which
means a story. The classical Indian dance form of Kathak originated in
the northern regions of the country and is narrative in nature. Fast
footwork (tatkar), spins (chakkar) and innovative use of bhav in
abhinaya characterize Kathak. Kathak, as it is practiced today, was
affected by the mythological narratives by kathakas, temple dances, the
bhakti movement and even Persian influence of the Mughal courts.
Modern Dance Forms
In the present times, Kathak art of India includes the representation of the three phases of life, namely creation (symbolized by Lord Brahma), preservation (symbolized by Lord Vishnu) and destruction (symbolized by Lord Shiva). The tempo of the dance moves from slow to fast, with the end being quite dramatic. Kathak also comprises of compositions that include only footwork. Bols (rhythmic words) form a major part of almost all the Kathak compositions. The bols can either be taken from the sounds of the tabla or can be a dance variety also.
A shorter version of the Kathak dance is known as 'Tukra', while the longer version is known as 'Tora'. Tukras bring specific aspects of the dance into the forefront and are usually executed on the heel. At the end of the Tukra, the dancer takes a number of spins, which are executed at a great speed. A Kathak dance performance also includes gatbhav (showcasing different forms of walks (gati) and bhav (expression).
Modern Dance Forms
In the present times, Kathak art of India includes the representation of the three phases of life, namely creation (symbolized by Lord Brahma), preservation (symbolized by Lord Vishnu) and destruction (symbolized by Lord Shiva). The tempo of the dance moves from slow to fast, with the end being quite dramatic. Kathak also comprises of compositions that include only footwork. Bols (rhythmic words) form a major part of almost all the Kathak compositions. The bols can either be taken from the sounds of the tabla or can be a dance variety also.
A shorter version of the Kathak dance is known as 'Tukra', while the longer version is known as 'Tora'. Tukras bring specific aspects of the dance into the forefront and are usually executed on the heel. At the end of the Tukra, the dancer takes a number of spins, which are executed at a great speed. A Kathak dance performance also includes gatbhav (showcasing different forms of walks (gati) and bhav (expression).
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Kathak as a performance art survived and thrived as an oral tradition, learnt and innovated from one generation to another verbally and through practice.[8] It transitioned, adapted and integrated the tastes of the Mughal courts[9] in the 16th and 17th century particularly Akbar, was ridiculed and declined in the colonial British era,[10] then was reborn as India gained independence and sought to rediscover its ancient roots and a sense of national identity through the arts
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