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𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰. 𝗥𝗵𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗺𝗶𝗰. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹.𝑺𝒕𝒆𝒑 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝑲𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒌, 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂’𝒔 𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒔, 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 90-𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒕𝒆 𝒊𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝑴𝒂𝒉é 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒐. 𝑮𝒖𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑽𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒂, 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒍𝒍 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝒓𝒉𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒎, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝒂 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆.
Kathak is more than just dance, it’s a living tradition that combines intricate footwork (tatkar), expressive hand gestures (mudras), and graceful spins (chakkars) with the power of storytelling (abhinaya). Rooted in centuries of cultural heritage, Kathak is known as the "dance of storytellers," originally performed in temple courtyards and royal courts to narrate tales of life, love, and divinity.
𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹:
✨ Learn foundational steps and rhythmic patterns.
✨ Explore expressive gestures and storytelling techniques.
✨ Move with grace, while finding grounding and joy in rhythm.
✨ Discover the meditative quality hidden within the beats and spins.
This class is accessible to all levels, whether you’re completely new to dance, an experienced mover, or simply curious about Indian culture. No prior dance experience is required.
𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗸:
• Beginners who want to explore a new way of moving.
• Intermediate dancers looking to deepen their rhythm, grace, and expression.
• Men and women alike, Kathak is for everyone! Historically, both men and women have been practitioners of this art.
𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿?
• Anyone curious about Indian culture and traditions.
• Yoga practitioners looking for a dynamic, expressive complement to their practice.
• Artists, movers, and storytellers seeking a new outlet of creativity and expression.
• Those wanting to connect body, mind, and rhythm in a fun and soulful way.
𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀?
Absolutely! Kathak has a long lineage of male dancers and masters (gurus) who have preserved and passed on the tradition. The energy, strength, and rhythm of Kathak suit everyone, regardless of gender.
𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗸 𝘃𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲?
Both Yoga and Kathak are rooted in ancient Indian traditions, yet they offer different experiences:
• Yoga is inward, focusing on breath, stillness, and self-awareness.
• Kathak is outward and expressive, using the body as a medium for rhythm, art, and storytelling.
Together, they balance each other beautifully, Yoga grounds you, while Kathak uplifts and energises you.
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗸 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲?
Because Kathak isn’t just about dancing, it’s about feeling music in your body, telling a story with your eyes and hands, and discovering a cultural treasure that has inspired generations. Even one class can open your heart to new ways of moving and experiencing rhythm.
𝗜𝘀 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗸 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴?
It can be as gentle or dynamic as you choose. Beginners will focus on simple footwork and spins, while more experienced dancers can explore complex rhythms and storytelling. Expect a good workout for your legs, balance, and coordination, but also moments of flow and ease.
𝗜𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘅𝗶𝗻𝗴?
Yes, while Kathak is full of energy, the repetition of rhythm, grounding in footwork, and meditative spins bring a deeply calming and centering effect. It’s both invigorating and soothing, leaving you with a sense of joy and presence.
🌶️ Level of difficulty: Accessible for beginners & intermediate dancers.
🧘 All genders, all levels welcome. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to move!
✨ 𝑳𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒉𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒎 𝒐𝒇 𝑲𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒌 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖, 𝒋𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝒖𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝑴𝒂𝒉é 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒐 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒄 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒕.
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Mahé Yoga Holistic, Zoetermeer, Netherlands
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