Kathak
Kathak is a classical dance from Northern India. During the 16th century, a group of male nomads known as Kathakas enacted the stories of Hindu mythology with a combination of songs, mime and dance to entertain and to evoke devotion. Kathak evolved from this dance drama of ancient India. The word Kathak is derived from the Sanskrit word Katha which means a story. Kathak which had a devotional background in the early stages moved on to the courts of the rulers. Both Hindu and Muslim rulers patronized this dance form giving it the status of a court entertainment. Hence this classical dance carries the quaint charm of folk arts and a happy synthesis of Hindu and Muslim traditions. Eventually three schools or Gharanas of Kathak – Lucknow, Jaipur and Banaras - came into being. Kathak is a combination of Nritta and Nritya. Intricate footwork and rapid pirouettes which end in statuesque poses are the dominant and most endearing features of Kathak.
Bio-data of Pali Chandra
Pali Chandra is one of the prominent Kathak dancers of modern times. She is the disciple of Guru Vikram Singh of Lucknow Gharana. She is the youngest recipient of the prestigious Lachhu Maharaj Award (1988). She won the Gold Medal for her performance in Prayag Sangeet Samiti in 1990. She has given lecture demonstrations at Oxford University, London School of Contemporary Dance, Phoenix Arts, Leicester, the Academy of Indian Dances and Hong Kong University. She has also performed on Doordarshan (Indian National Television), BBC and TV Asia Network.
Compositions
1.Chali akelee naar
2.Bihaari ko apne bas kar paavum
3.Na maanoongi
4.Om Jayanti mangala kari
5.Tarana
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