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Kathak Dance of Northern India
Program Categories
Dance, Educational Programs
Audience Age
Grades K-12
The ancient art of Kathak is one of the eight forms of classical Indian dance. Its name comes from the Sanskrit word for “story.” Kathak dancers use swift and precise footwork and graceful gestures to tell traditional Indian stories. Through movement, music and math, a dancer from the Chhandam School of Kathak dance will perform “Kathak Yoga” – a technique which unifies the recitation of taal (rhythm), the singing of a melody and the dancing of complex footwork and rapid spins. Students will learn to count out complex poly-rythmns to help the dancer keep time and a few volunteers may learn some basic Indian dance steps.
$500.
Remote program price (through the summer): $500 + $30 processing fee
Regular in-person pricing:
Single Show: $625
Back-To-Back: $1,060
Three-In-A-Row: $1,500
Four-In-A-Row: $1,935
Workshops: $150 each
Travel Fee: Based upon mileage
Processing fee of $30 added to all contracts
Group Size
500
Program Length
30-45 minutes
Provisions:
-An aux cable set up so the artist can plug their iPhone into a sound system to play music from. Please have this set up before the artist arrives so she can simply plug her phone into the sound system and test the volume of the sound for the audience before the audience arrives. It is helpful to have someone who is familiar with the sound system on hand to meet the artist when she arrives.
-Ideally the dancer is on a stage or space with tiered/theater seating to maximize the audience view of the dancer from head to toe, so they can see and hear the facial expressions, body movements, and footwork. That said, the artists are experienced in adapting to any space.
-Changing room and restroom
Sound equipment needed:
• 1 ready sound system w/aux chord to play music from an iPhone with proper speakers so audience can hear.
• 1 standing mic
Performance Space Requirements: Smooth, clean swept, solid floor surface (artists dance and spin barefoot)
Arrival time before first performance: 30 min
Strike time: 5 mins
Time needed between performances: 15 min
Please introduce the performer as a Young Audiences of Massachusetts artist.
Last Modified
06/03/2020
Performer’s Contact Information
Young Audiences of Massachusetts (YAMA)
Chhandika Kathak Dance89
South Street, Suite 603
Boston, MA 02111
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