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नृत्य भूषण (प्रथम खण्ड) / Nritya Bhushan (Part-1)

Age

14+ Yrs

Duration

12 Months

Pracheen Kala Kendra Syllabus

पूर्णांक : १०० / Total Marks: 150

शास्त्र – २५ / Theory – 50

क्रियात्मक – ७५ / Practical – 100


शास्त्र (Theory)


  1. परिभाषा – लय, ताल, मात्रा, सम, ताली, खाली, आवर्तन, विभाग, ठेका, नृत्य, तत्तकार, गत, परन, आमद, नाट्य, लास्य, ताण्डव तथा सलामी।

    Definitions – Laya (tempo), Taal (rhythm cycle), Matra (beat), Sam (first beat), Tali (clap), Khali (wave), Aavartan (cycle), Vibhag (division), Theka (basic rhythm pattern), Nritya (dance), Tatkaar (footwork), Gat (stylized movement), Paran (rhythmic composition), Aamad (introductory piece), Natya (drama), Lasya (graceful style), Tandav (vigorous style), and Salami (salutation).

  2. पाठ्यक्रम में निर्धारित तालों के ठेके ठाह और दुगुन लय में लिखने का अभ्यास।

    Practice writing Theka’s of prescribed Taals in Thaah (single speed) and Dugun (double speed).

  3. तत्तकार एक गुण (ठाह), दुगुन और चौगुन में लिखने का अभ्यास।

    Practice writing Tatkaar in Ekgun (thaah), Dugun, and Chaugun (quadruple speed).

  4. जीवनी – श्री शम्भु महाराज और अच्छन महाराज।

    Biographies – Shri Shambhu Maharaj and Achhan Maharaj.


क्रियात्मक (Practical)


  1. गर्दन और कन्धों के शारीरिक व्यायाम का अभ्यास।

    Practice of physical exercises for neck and shoulders.

  2. लय और छन्द में चलने का अभ्यास।

    Practice of walking in rhythm and Chhand (metrical pattern).

  3. त्रिताल में ठाह, दुगुन और चौगुन लय में दो प्रकार के तत्तकार हाथ की मुद्रा सहित।

    Two types of Tatkaar in Thaah, Dugun, and Chaugun Laya in Tritaal with hand gestures.

  4. ब्राह्म साधारण तोड़े व टुकड़े।

    Basic Brahma (elemental) simple Todas and Tukras.

  5. तीन साधारण गत निकास।

    Three simple Gat Nikas (stylized walk sequences).

  6. दादरा एवं कहरवा ताल में बद्ध गीत पर नृत्य करने की क्षमता।

    Ability to perform dance compositions to bandish (fixed melody) in Dadra and Keharwa Taal.

  7. पाठ्यक्रम में निर्धारित सभी टुकड़े और तत्तकार हाथ पर ताली – खाली दिखाकर बोलने का अभ्यास।

    Practice reciting all prescribed Tukras and Tatkaars with correct demonstration of Tali and Khali on hands.


टिप्पणी – पूर्व वर्ष का पाठ्यक्रम संयुक्त रहेगा।

Note – The previous year’s syllabus will be included.


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Ruchi Sharma

Ruchi Sharma

Ruchi Sharma, Founder of Ruchi Kathak Classes, is a renowned Kathak dancer and teacher with over 40 years of experience. A recipient of the Sangeet Natak Academy Award and several international honors, she has trained 5,000+ students worldwide. Known for her precision, expression, and stamina—including records like 5,000 chakkars and a 15-hour Kathak marathon—she blends traditional training with a modern, student-friendly approach to shape the next generation of Kathak artists.

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