{"product_id":"kathak-rachna-ramya-9789386906885","title":"Kathak: The Dance of Storytellers","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe book thoroughly examines the influence of Bharat Muni's Natyashastra, an ancient treatize of dramatic arts, on present-day Kathak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt explores time and rhythm in Kathak in detail with examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe author is a professional Kathak dancer and has been studying and performing Kathak for the past 46 years. She brings her experience about the practical aspects of Kathak in this book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe reader will be able to see how different aspects of Kathak are fused together to create a performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eKathak: The Dance of Storytellers explores the philosophical and practical aspects of Kathak dance - its origin, development, and techniques. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInvestigating this compelling dance style from cultural and historical perspectives, the book delves into the essential principles of Kathak, its schools and major artists, the format of Kathak performance, repertoire, Kathak music, predominant trends in training, and the system of practice through the lens of theory and application. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA rare resource, the text is a comprehensive read for dancers, teachers, and Kathak lovers.\u003cp\u003eDue to the increase of Kathak performances along with dance classes in the west, Kathak practitioners living outside India will immensely benefit from this book. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rachna Ramya\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9386906880\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789386906885\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Niyogi Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/05\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 360\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.80h x 7.10w x 0.90d","brand":"Rachna Ramya","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48442839138559,"sku":"9789386906885","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3c9f55ae-7598-4f3e-ae12-f3e66003f3fa.jpg?v=1777200124","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/kathak-rachna-ramya-9789386906885","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}