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Guru Dr Pali Chandra

These classes are for absolute beginners to Kathak. Guru Pali Chandra aims at establishing the foundation among her disciples, and nudge them onto the path of becoming a full-fledged Kathak dancer.

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कथक शिक्षण ऑनलाइन

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

गुरु पाली चंद्रा के मार्गदर्शन से जाने कथक को ऑनलाइन। अत्याधुनिक विकल्पों तथा नवीनतम तकनीकों से रचना की गई है इस ऑनलाइन कार्यक्रम को जो कथक की नृत्य शैली को सीखने और जानने की प्रबल इच्छा रखते हैं।

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Intermediate Lessons

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

This class represents the second stage in the online Kathak series offered Guru Pali Chandra. This is a continuation of the beginner’s Kathak course available on NatyaSutraOnline.

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Om Jayanti Mangala Kali

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Om Jayanti Mangala Kali is a special prayer in honor of Goddess Durga. Guru Pali Chandra presents the fortifying power of the Goddess, an amalgamation designed by a host of divine beings.

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Learn Payalia Tarana Online, a Kathak Composition by Guru Pali Chandra. This composition, Payaliya Jhankar Mori is a combination of Hindu and Persian cultures. A thumri is introduced at the beginning of this Tarana.

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Thumri - Dagar Chalat

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

This Kathak online class by Guru Pali Chandra introduces a new Thumri Dagar Chalat, originally written by the legendary Guru Bindadin Maharaj of the Lucknow Gharana. Thumri's individual components - Shabdarth, Vyakhyarth, Sthayi bhav and Sanchari bhav are explained in detail.

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Thumri Kanha Main...

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Let us bring to life the eternal bond between Lord Krishna and Radha through an age old classic Kanha Main Tose Haari... Learn the storytelling techniques, performance-related pointers and the nuances of this choreography using three arms of Kathak - Kavit, Thumri and Gat-bhav.

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Ghazal Woh Jo Hum Mein Tum Mein

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Learn Begum Akhtar's famous Ghazal Woh Jo Hum Mein Tum Mein Qarar Tha. Kathak maestro Guru Dr Pali Chandra guides students through the various layers of this composition, exploring Begum’s nuanced take on love that is mature enough to accept not being acknowledged.

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Pralaya Payodhi Jale

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Lord Krishna’s ten avatars and their effect on human and natural life explained and Demonstrated by Guru Dr. Pali Chandra. Dashavatar is the 1st prabandh of Jayadeva’s Gita Govinda, were explained through dance Interpretations, teaching and Kathak Performance. In this song, pralaya payodhi jale (Jaya Jagadeesha Hare), she shows a range of choreographic moves inspired by her reading of the Natyasastra and the Abhinaya Darpana.

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Lalitha Lavanga

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

The effect of the spring season on humans, Nature and divine beings were described in the Lalitha Lavanga (Viharathi Haririha), the 3rd prabandh of Jayadeva’s Gita Govinda in Kathak. Through Explanations, Interpretations, Teaching and Performance, Pali Chandra shows a range of choreographic moves inspired by her reading of Natyashastra and Abhinaya Darpana.

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Sancharad Adhara

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Guru Dr Pali Chandra pays homage to Radha’s depiction of Lord Krishna’s mesmerising form in the Sancharad Adhara (Rase Harimiha), the 5th prabandh of Jayadeva’s Gita Govinda in Kathak. Through Explanations, Interpretations, Teaching and Performance, she shows a range of choreographic moves inspired by her reading of Natyasastra and Abhinaya Darpana.

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Vahathi Malaya Samire

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Vahathi Malaya Sameere (Thava Virahe Vanamali), focuses on Lord Krishna's lamentation over the pain of separation from Radha. portrays Krishna's distress amidst the usually comforting elements of nature. Guru Pali Chandra skillfully brings this timeless composition to a modern audience while balancing Jayadeva's Vrindavan with contemporary nuances.

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Pasyathi Dishi Dishi

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Guru Dr Pali Chandra shows how the varied moods and madness of Radha in the 12th prabandh, song Pashyati Dishi Dishi (Natha Hare Jagannatha Hare), of Jayadeva’s Gita Govinda can be presented in Kathak. Through Explanations, Interpretations, Teaching and Performance, she shows a range of choreographic moves, inspired by her reading of Natyasastra and Abhinaya Darpana, and also suggests improvisations .

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Virachita Chaadu Vachana

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Guru Dr Pali Chandra reveals Radha being uplifted by her Sakhi before her union with Lord Krishna in Mugde Madhu Madhanam, the 20th prabandh of Jayadeva's Gita Govinda in Kathak. Through Explanations, Interpretations, Teaching and Performance, she shows a range of choreographic moves inspired by her reading of Natyasastra and Abhinaya Darpana.

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Intermediate Lessons

Intermediate Lessons

Beginners Lessons

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

कथक शिक्षण ऑनलाइन

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Intermediate Lessons

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Om Jayanti Mangala Kali

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Payaliya Tarana

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Thumri - Dagar Chalat

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Thumri Kanha Main...

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Ghazal Woh Jo Hum Mein Tum Mein

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Pralaya Payodhi Jale

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Lalitha Lavanga

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Sancharad Adhara

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Vahathi Malaya Samire

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Pasyathi Dishi Dishi

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

Virachita Chaadu Vachana

Guru Dr Pali Chandra

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