Description
Summary
- Learn the basics of Kathak and Bollywood technique
- Learn a complete 1.5-minute Bolly-Kathak contemporary classical routine
- Enhance your performance skills with guided exercises for creative facial expressions
- Enjoy the company of a friendly group of dance-loving adults
- Connect with other members of the Indian community in Melbourne
- Learn from one of Australia’s top Kathak choreographer, dancer and teacher, with over 20 years Kathak training
- Get access to the full class recording for up to 2 weeks after the workshop to refine your learning
Teacher –Ida Ghatge
With over 18 years of dance experience, Ida is a Kathak dancer who trained under guru Shri. Harish Gangani. Ida started her Kathak training at age 5 and has trained across all three gharanas (styles) of Kathak – Lucknow, Jaipur and Banaras. She was one of the youngest to complete her diploma in Kathak and went on to complete her bachelor degree in the dance form. She also attended the Terence Lewis Dance Academy in Mumbai, and later moved to Melbourne where she completed her Honours in Psychology at Melbourne Uni. An experienced performer, Ida has graced the stage across India, Europe and Australia.