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Storytelling through Kathak: Classical Northern Indian Dance

by  The Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts

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Teaching Artist Derek Phillips brings the 16th century traditional dance of Northern India to life in this beginner friendly program. Learning the expressive hand gestures, arm patterns, and footwork of Kathak, students will learn to tell a simple story through movement. They will also learn about the  cultural significance of Kathak through the centuries and how it can be used to explore the rich history of India.

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About This Program

Cost

By Request: $175.00
By Request Premium: $150.00


An invoice will be sent once the program is requested and confirmed through CILC. For questions regarding your invoice, please email Paula Vasquez Alzate, pvasquez@thecowlescenter.org

Length

60 minutes


Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Parent, Adult LearnersPublic Library: Library Patrons, Library Staff

Minimum participants:

6

Maximum participants:

30


Primary Disciplines

Career Education, Character Education, Community Interests, Fine Arts, Foreign/World Languages, Health/Physical Education, International, Language Arts/English, Literacy, Performing Arts, Reading, Social Studies/History, Writing Dance


Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Cisco/Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...)
Google Hang Out
Zoom



Booking Information

This program is available Monday-Friday between 9;00-4:00 PM Central Time.

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice.

About This Provider

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The Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts

Minneapolis, MN
United States

The Cowles Center is a dance and performing arts hub that promotes movement and growth through supportive space to create and collaborate, engages audiences through dynamic performances, and educates artists of all ages through robust and inclusive education and community engagement programming.

We program an exciting season annually, representing more than 20 local artists and companies that showcase the depth and breadth of the Twin Cities' professional dance scene. 

We partner with artists and companies in our season by providing free marketing and production support, letting the artists focus on their performances. 

We educate through robust, high-quality arts learning programs serving students of all ages, statewide, via residencies, workshops, and student matinees. 

We support the growth and life-cycle of dancers and companies through our below-market-rate offices, studios and stages; and through community engagement programs, McKnight Fellowships, and our MERGES co-production program. 

Contact:
Tameka Davidson
education@thecowlescenter.org
612-512-5918

Program Details

Format

This session will include demonstrations of Kathak dance, instruction of basic Kathak symbolic hand gestures, arm patterns and footwork, as well as discussion of the historical and cultural significance of Kathak Dance.

Objectives

1. Explore...
various sounds that can be made by the feet

2. Understand...
how hand gestures can be used to create and tell a story

3. Learn...
basic body positions
basic footwork patterns
basic arm movements
hand gestures (water, fire, deer, peacock, writing, searching)

4. Demonstrate...
a simple storytelling sentence

Standards Alignment

National Standards

National Standards:
Content Standard: 1: Identifying and demonstrating movement elements and skills in performing dance
- Students accurately identify and demonstrate basic dance steps, positions, and patterns for dance from two different styles or traditions
- Students demonstrate accurate memorization and reproduction of movement sequences
- Students describe the action and movement elements observed in a dance, using appropriate movement/dance vocabulary

Content Standard: 3: Understanding dance as a way to create and communicate meaning
- Students observe and explain how different accompaniment (such as sound, music, spoken text) can affect the meaning of a dance

Content Standard: 5: Demonstrating and understanding dance in various cultures and historical periods
- Students competently perform folk and/or classical dances from various cultures; describe similarities and differences in steps and movement styles