त थै तत जग जग तत्तरी दत्तरी ता धा उठ ग दत्त तक थुंगी थई अंगी तंगी क जगी धाक द धा किट दगदा धिन धन ता दग दगिट दग तका थुंगा अरदल मरदल बुद्ध विनायक दिलकत उरलो गणपति गौतम गथो जय जय जय कुक थरी कुकथाम घतम तर धर आलम गथो तक दगि तक तथगा देवन गथो तक दगि जग जग जग जग जग जग जग जग थई अंगी तंगी क जगी धा नमस्कार आई एम त्रिभुवन महाराज एंड व्हाट यू हैव जस्ट विटनेस्ड इज एन इनवोकेशन टू लॉर्ड गणेश इन द सेक्रेट लैंग्वेज ऑफ कथक आई एम द ग्रैंड सन ऑफ लेजेंडरी कथक मास्त्रो पद्म विभूषण पंडित बिरजू महाराज जी एंड सन एंड डिसाइपल ऑफ पंडित ...

With every jump, I reach for the sky. With every spin, I return to my roots. Each foot tap aligns me with the rhythm of life.And every gesture becomes a wordless expression. Every breath in katak fills me with tranquility and gives me a sense of being alive. Hello, namaste everyone.I am Katak exponent and actor Shervari Germanis and this is my story. I began learning Katak at the age of seven at the Nitaba Bharati Katak Dance Academy in Pune. For the first three years, dance was simply an enjoyable activity ...

Cultural Significance of Kathak - Kathak is presented as a dance form transcending gender, embodying both masculinity and femininity through expressions and art [3] - The speaker belongs to the ninth generation of the Kalka Bindadin Gharana of Lucknow, highlighting the legacy of the Maharaj family in Kathak [1] - The speaker's grandfather emphasized learning Kathak compositions for life-long value, even amidst academic pursuits [1] - The speaker's grandfather introduced numerical compositions in Kathak to make the rhythmic patterns easier to understand [2] Artistic Expression and Inspiration - The speaker recalls an incident where her mathematical answer differed significantly from her classmates, leading her grandfather to explain the unique mathematical capabilities inherent in Kathak [1][2] - The speaker shares anecdotes about her grandfather's choreographies, including "Loha" (Iron) and "Story of a File," showcasing the use of Kathak to portray social messages and humor [3] - The speaker expresses concern over the stereotypical portrayal of male Kathak dancers in movies and comedy shows, which discourages aspiring dancers [3] Performance and Demonstrations - The speaker recites and demonstrates various Kathak compositions, including "Tihai" and compositions involving addition, to engage the audience and illustrate the rhythmic patterns [2] - The speaker performs a piece depicting the changing weather, using different expressions to convey the elements [3] - The speaker demonstrates a composition that mimics friends playing hockey, passing the ball, and another depicting leaves falling from a tree in autumn, showcasing the versatility of Kathak [2]

Core Elements of Kathak Kavita Composition - Kathak Kavita compositions utilize specific, constant tempos, typically fast-paced, composed within a Taal (cycle of beats) where words follow the Taal's structure [1] - Kavita compositions in Kathak primarily use Sanskrit, Awadhi, or Hindi literature, often describing gods and goddesses, serving as the subject matter's conduit [1] - Percussive bols (rhythmic syllables) from instruments like the Pakhawaj or Tabla, along with sounds like "ta thei tat thei," enhance the emotion and storytelling in Kavita compositions [1] - A Tihai, a phrase repeated thrice, concludes any rhythmic composition in Kathak [1] - Emotion (Ras) dictates the literature and bols used, conveying the essence of the Kavita [1] - Choreography transforms vocal compositions with hand gestures, body movements, spins, footwork, and facial expressions, bringing the story to life for viewers [1] Significance of Kavita in Kathak - Kathak began as a storytelling medium, now performed as a recital with various compositions; Kavita is both rhythmic and expressive [1] - Unlike rhythmic compositions requiring briskness and Abhinaya compositions needing subtle nuances, Kavita demands both from the dancer [1] - Through Kavita, the writer and dancer can educate, entertain, and evoke emotions in the audience [1] Literary and Rhythmic Aspects - Kavita compositions can be composed in specific Taals, such as a Shiv Kavita in Dhamaar Taal (14 beats) with divisions of 5-2-3-4 [1] - Kavita can be composed in decimal Taals, such as a Taal of 22 and a half beats, divided into 12 and 10 and a half [1] - Kavita compositions can be composed in a specific Jaati (groove), following the Taal's structure with syllables per beat as per the composition's groove [1] - Kavita compositions use figures of speech like alliteration (Anupras Alankar in Hindi literature), as seen in Krishna and Ardhanarishwar Kavit [1] Educational Nature - Kavita can educate about Indian history, such as excerpts from the Ramayana, exemplified by Guru's Sita Swayamvar Kavita [1]