Welcome to AAkriti Kathak Academy!
As you begin your journey learning the beautiful art of Kathak, please note the following points, as these will help us carry the Guru-Shishya parampara forward:
Please sign the registration and waiver form here!
1. Class attire: Traditional Indian Kurta (casual cotton will be best) with leggings or salwar bottoms. If Kurtas are initially not available, you can wear a dress with leggings or salwar bottoms. Absolutely no shorts, skirts or western attire will be accepted in class.
2. Kathak bag: Please make a Kathak bag large enough to accommodate the following:
- 1 inch (3 ring) binder - with loose wide ruled sheets and sheet protectors
- Pens, pencils and eraser
- Ghungroo (will be available for purchase after completion of first semester
- Extra hair bands & clips
3. Hair: Hair must be neatly tied and fastened away from the face. No open hair will be allowed in class. If you have bang, please clip them away from face for class.
4. Practice all material before coming to class. Until you buy the KATHAK STUDIO APP, use the following to practice:
Layakari (Barabar, Dugun, Chaugun) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plmf-a9ifMs
Tode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sa72XR5mSQ
5. Gurukul Parampara: As you come for class, please do not wait outside in the waiting room if another Kathak class is going on before you. Students are encouraged to come inside, take blessings of the teacher - (no that is not considered as interruption!), observe the other students, start tying ghungroos and also find a corner and start practicing.
6. Missed Class: If you miss a class, please check with us for availability. You can drop in during any of our classes to cover up you missed material.
7. Facebook page: Please take a moment to like our school's page: AAkriti Kathak Academy to stay connected with all updates.
