Spardha Kathak Foundation

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About The Course

Welcome to the Kathak Foundation Course where we introduce your child to one of India’s most revered classical dance forms - Kathak. Our course is meticulously crafted to ensure that the student builds a strong foundation - from simple footwork to expressive dance movements.
Over the duration of this course, your child will learn from certified and friendly instructors who will guide them through each step, ensuring a supportive and enriching learning experience. Our tailored approach in 1-on-1 live sessions allows the student to absorb the intricacies of Kathak at their own pace, making learning both effective and enjoyable.
Prepare for your child to immerse in the graceful and traditional Kathak Namaskar, master the rhythmic footwork, and explore the expressive power of Abhinaya. Whether you want your kids to understand the cultural heritage of Kathak or perform with elegance and confidence, the Spardha Kathak Foundation course is your gateway to mastering this beautiful art form.

Prerequisites

  • Interest in dance
  • Space to dance
  • Dance uniform to ease dance movements
  • Patience to learn

Topics Covered

  • Kathak Namaskar and basic footwork
  • Fundamental kathak movements
  • Introduction to Taal, Chakkar and Toda
  • Importance of Ghunghroo and guru-shishya tradition
  • Introduction to Abhinaya in Kathak

Learning Outcomes You Can Expect

  • Basic awareness of good posture and grace
  • Develop a good sense of rhythm
  • Dance the fundamental Kathak movements
  • Basic footwork in 3 speeds on rhythm
  • Give Teentaal on hands and recite the basic 3 speeds and basic compositions in it
  • Dance two basic Todas on the Teentaal rhythm
  • Develop a basic sense of expressions and perform a Ganesh vandana

Select Your Package

6 Months

  • Session duration: 60 Minutes each
  • No. of sessions: 24
  • Format: 1:1 with Teacher
USD 22.5/session USD 540/-
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12 Months

  • Session duration: 60 Minutes each
  • No. of sessions: 48
  • Format: 1:1 with Teacher
USD 22.5/session USD 1,080/-
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18 Months

  • Session duration: 60 Minutes each
  • No. of sessions: 72
  • Format: 1:1 with Teacher
USD 22.5/session USD 1,620/-
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Yes! Once you become a Spardha student, you will have access to all the resources you need from reading material to practise videos, and even tools like metronome, guitar tuner, backing track and more.You will find all the resources on your student dashboard.

Meet our
Talented Instructors

Sudha Lachyan

Sudha Lachyan,
Hindustani Vocals

Sangeet Visharad, ABGMVM
Experience - 25+ Years

Abhinav Kishore

Abhinav Kishore,
Guitar

RSL Guitar Grade 8 Certified
Experience - 10+ Years

Arpitha Hebbar

Dr. Arpitha Hebbar,
Carnatic Vocals

Sr. Grade, Carnatic Music
Experience - 15+ Years

Dorin

Dorin,
Western Vocals

Trinity Grade 8 Certification
Experience - 10+ Years

Swapnil Katwe

Swapnil Katwe,
Piano

RSL Classical Grade 5 Certification
Experience - 15+ Years

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students say about us.

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“I love how my teachers adapt the curriculum to my preferences so I excel at what I am good at and stay motivated while also working on improvement.”

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Ashka Jadhav

Student

“The 1-1 sessions really helped Avishi because she got undivided attention. I have now enrolled my younger daughter as well at Spardha for singing lessons.”

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Parent

“I always look forward to my sessions because of how fun and supportive my teacher is, especially when I find something difficult. My teacher always makes it easy.”

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Hiranmay Patankar

Student

“We have seen a good learning curve in Shriya's music sessions. But most importantly, it’s the personality development and confidence growth that is most remarkable.”

Shriya

Shriya Tatwade’s

Parent

“I had started learning in my childhood but could not continue. Now that Spardha has an online platform, I am finally able to fulfill my dream of learning to sing.”

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Srimukha Daripalli

Student

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