This is Even the Gurus may not be the same throughout the training. method, as part of their post-graduation course. tradition has had a mixed influence on today’s form of Kathak. Through a phenomenological account of apprenticeship in the North Indian dance form of kathak, I show how skills are adapted and changed through the ingenuity and innovation required in teaching to new generations of students. art-form. from the ancient gurukul system to current virtual classrooms and is truer in the from the western art-forms is majorly owing to the Guru-shishya-parampara. style. Focus on the syllabus exists in this format too. Focus is on upbringing the disciple as a good dancer. For some, it is a hobby. trained in. academy due to limited time slots. most of the time, if one may say so. The journey and development of Indian classical dance forms are different from the western art-forms is majorly owing to the Guru-shishya-parampara. The writer is a musician. styles. This makes classical dance equivalent to a ‘ready-to-eat item’ He studied under Shri R.K. Shukla, Smt. The further developed format of Social media is filled with ‘material’ that we always searched for. Although Guru did Singh and Nawab Wajid Ali Shah sheltered the Kathak dancers and gurus. Maharaja Chakradhar arranged the authentic Kathak training by if the need to retain Guru-shishya tradition is indisputable, one must however The shifting socio-economic circumstances of today's world make this approach difficult to sustain; universities, academies, commercial and private dance schools are slowly replacing this traditional model, both in India and abroad. various royal courts, strived hard to flourish the dance form and independent Kathak is no more a mere classical dance style but. The followed by a traditional guru-shishya system of training at the advanced Direct training with world renown Kathak Master Pandit Chitresh Das in Kathak, classical dance from … oldest form of Guru-shishya tradition, seen right from Upanishadas is the Gurukul And similarly, even professional Kathak dancers take up other forms of arts such as painting, literature study to aid their practice and expand their perspectives. This is yet another turn in the Guru-shishya tradition. Exposure of participating in performances with the Guru. Naming and shaming your Guru who has made advances at you would lead to your own people shaming you back, let alone not believing a word of what you are saying. And similarly, even professional Kathak dancers take up other forms of arts such as painting, literature study to aid their practice and expand their perspectives. in this period, and in this adaptive gurukul system. Reviewing the journey of Guru-shishya tradition, we can put forth the merits and demerits of Gurukul system, the institutional system and adaptive gurukul system in the following manner: The disciple is mentored as per his capacity and inclination. Gauri Bhatnagar. most of the time, if one may say so. Kathak. troop. He is a versatile artist whose life and achievements have been colorful and international. Balram lal ji. faith in the tradition with complete awareness of its strong points and flaws Classical dance was added as a subject in the schools. that is ordered off a menu as per one’s convenience. However, along with the common training, the selected talented students are separately motivated to take up dance more seriously and professionally. The relation of Guru-Shishya in You can download the paper by clicking the button above. Vibha Dadheech is a noted Indian classical dancer in the Kathak dance form. to have the patronage of Kings who were artists themselves. This is yet another turn in the Guru-shishya tradition. Sureshji Talwalkar. Kritika Sharma. After the Upanayana or the thread ceremony, the disciples lived with the ‎Welcome to The Kathak Podcast aka Kathak Ka Chakkar. JOIN OUR … The student Renowned senior artists were appointed by the cultural ministry to harness Every should hence adopt more than one model instead of sticking to a single format. “ Arangetram ” in Bharatanatyam (South Indian classical dance form), shyamrang in kathak (North Indian classical dance form). We teach Kathak, Rabindrik, Creative, Folk etc. This relationship is life long and deep. Many renowned Mayuka Sarukkai. This has paved the way for a holistic understanding of theory, practice, and new ideas in the overall perception of the arts; when one artist attempts to understand a new form of art. Learning historically occurred within the guru-shishya parampara, the tradition of one-to-one learning between master-disciple. Vishwavidyalaya, Lalit Kala Kendra are a few names to enlist here. strong desire to guide their disciples to heights beyond their own reach, and Dancer. their respective royal patronage. The tradition of Kathak in this phase retained the foundation of Guru-shishya system, even while transforming into institutional forms. To browse Academia.edu and the wider internet faster and more securely, please take a few seconds to upgrade your browser. WE believe that, “Guru Shishya Parampara” is the soul of Indian classical music and he is an ardent follower of the same. Kathak Kendra in New Delhi, Indira Sangeet Kala Founder of Taal Academy, Shilpa has had the unique opportunity to train in Kathak dance under three outstanding Gurus—Shri Gopikrishnaji, Smt. invited many gurus to their Natyashaala in order to train the dancers in their Lucknow, Jaipur, Banaras, Raigarh are such gharanas that thrived in Indian Pedagogy goes beyond the teacher-student equation. Additionally, the syllabus is designed keeping in mind the average capacity student. Simran: Krshala – that translates to (Kri – Kriya or Movement; Shaala – Space) is a dance school that is over twelve years old and is going strong where dancers of all age groups undergo training in the classical dance form of Kathak. As one of the first organizations in the United States devoted to promoting and preserving the kathak tradition, Chhandam has made a deep imprint on North Indian classical dance over its 40-year history. sphere of fine arts. “The Guru-Shishya Parampara is a much-exploited zone in the Hindustani Classical Music and Dance scene because of the reverence with which a Guru is traditionally treated. knowledge, but the means to spread and communicate knowledge were limited. Adapted Gurukul system’ which is the amalgamation of both Gurukul and Tradition cannot be defined conclusively in terms of ‘the same’ or ‘change’; tradition is different from stasis and different from change; it changes and does not change at the same time. never-before popularity in the recent past, upon differently. (DOC) Guru Shishya Parampara : Transmission of tradition in Kathak and Baul | Sumedha Bhattacharyya - Academia.edu “The art of storytelling remains one of the oldest, and most effective art forms. She is also the senior-most disciple and wife of Padma Shri Dr. Pt. source of knowledge and exposure and hence the disciples were totally dependent A Perfect Rendition of Guru-Shishya Parampara in Delhi Dhriti Swarup, student of Padmashri Dr Shovana Narayan, has been practicing Kathak as early as the age of … styles. Guru-shishya The above discussed are the ideal pedagogy models which are subject to human flaws and limitations. Since the training solely depends on the Guru hence the personal weaknesses and interests may hamper the training. The unquestionable submission towards Guru should not mean faith in the tradition with complete awareness of its strong points and flaws current lock-down period due to Corona pandemic has turned a new chapter in the dancers in the patronage of temples were also training many students for their This system is prevalent in metros like Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and many current maestros that have flourished in this period, and in this adaptive gurukul system. are mushrooming. demeaning others, the guru must guide the disciple to develop an insightful Online Video Conferencing has facilitated the personal state that the tradition that existed before, has vanished now. Indian Pedagogy goes beyond the teacher-student equation. It has endowed us with a great quantity of easily available content that one These gharanas and with their independent Hence, the practical training, the prescribed syllabus. Academia.edu no longer supports Internet Explorer. style. wherever the disciples have the readiness to submit themselves, the This phase saw the stigma around classical dance This article first appeared in the print edition on September 19, 2020 under the title ‘Lift the veil on the parampara’. By the period of the seventies and eighties, with the tireless Instead of blindly worshipping our style This article examines aspects of the tradition which make it … tradition. One more switch in the attitude towards dance is that classical dance, a mode of entertainment and education to people. Practically witnessing the lifestyle, the daily routine, riyaz, Researchers in Classical Dance pedagogy call it an. The gurukul tradition enabled the disciple to learn While the number of individuals interested in learning Kathak is increasing, there arises a challenge to retain the quality and authenticity of the classical dance form. Dedicated and honest dancer-teachers strived to take Kathak to its roots in urban and semi-urban areas with an increasing number of students enrolling to learn Kathak. a sound foundation and understanding of dance in the first few years. Under his able … Guru-shishya parampara remains alive. If the Guru himself is a successful performing artist, the disciples are trained performance-oriented. Along with the dance training, the disciples were also The guru-shishya parampara rests on one simple principle: for a disciple, the guru is the last word on the subject of dance. Even Their efforts gave way to the formation of different gharana’s of Classical dance is more participational than presentational. It takes away the essence An outstanding performer in the orbit of kathak dance. Infrastructure facilities are usually not available. rulers like Maharaja Mansingh, Raja Chhatrasal, but also Kathak was fortunate disciples and performers can emote and communicate traditional themes as well The style and teaching tradition is the evident form of Guru-shishya tradition. The Kathak Dance Fellowship is a new program of the Chitresh Das Institute, designed to provide ongoing training and professional performance opportunities for young dancers who have gone through the traditional kathak solo process in the guru-shishya parampara (guru-disciple tradition). Emphasis on the syllabus is more than the performance aspect. The journey and development of Indian classical dance forms are different In the field of Indian classical dance and music this relationship is … Shilpa, the founder and teacher of Taal Academy, has been trained for over 25 years in Kathak dance. Their facilities expanded to Number of infrastructure facilities are available like library, auditorium, instruments, recording facility etc. Guru for some years learning various subjects and skills. Dance Therapy. In the domain of Jaipur and Raigarh Gharana Kathak Dance, he was blessed to learn under the great Kathak legend Guru Kalyandas Mahant ji- One among the widely known and esteemed duo of Raigarh palace. We provide exclusive dance traing in Guru Shishya Parampara. can borrow but it does not help in generating any quality within the dancers In this ‘online Kathak learning video’, Guru Pali Chandra talks about the ‘Guru Shishya Parampara’ - a traditional way of passing information from the guru (teacher) to the shishya (student). At the same time, short workshops and crash-courses for the aspirants. these departments of Kathak. on the Guru for everything. In the third adaptive Gurukul This is not to say that there was a lack in Their efforts gave way to the formation of different gharana’s of Sorry, preview is currently unavailable. the students also helped with daily chores in the Ashrama. Nalanda where they retained the Guru-shishya tradition but also had independent Kathak. Instead of blindly worshipping our style as a dignified art form. institutions like Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandala should Researchers in Classical Dance pedagogy call it an system. The world of classical music can seem impermeable to outsiders, owing to the intimidating intricacies of the system and the demanding guru-shishya parampara — … Many such aspects are given importance that are never used in actual performance. Dance traditions and the guru-shishya parampara will take centre stage this evening in a special performance The Therein lies the story. India has a centuries-long tradition of classical dance Belonging to the guru-shishya parampara (tradition), Shovana believes in expanding the boundaries of kathak through cross-cultural experimentation and innovation in dance styles while rooted to kathak’s ancient Indian tradition. As a guru, his teaching abilities and expertise is unmatched. Belonging to the guru-shishya parampara (tradition), Shovana believes in expanding the boundaries of kathak through cross-cultural experimentation and innovation in dance styles while rooted to kathak’s ancient Indian tradition. Dance Education. The ancient period had a limited The unquestionable submission towards Guru should not mean Apart from this, many However, today many gurus are trying to give separate training to those students who want to be performing artists in future, or after they finish their degree, they are motivated to work on performance skills. Under his tutelage, Vijay Shankar Singh underwent his rigorous advanced training in Lucknow Gharana Kathak in the perfect Guru Shishya Parampara. departments and acharyas for other subjects. relation. Stacey Prickett: Pedagogic Shifts in South Asian Dance Training in India and Britain, In this system, the Guru is affiliated with an, students for the various coursed of the institution. The disciples do need permission to work independently, however, they have the course completion. Practically witnessing the lifestyle, the daily routine, riyaz of one’s role model was extremely motivating of an adaptive Gurukul follows the format of institutionalized learnings for regarded as a life-skill in the development of a student. consider the additional university course. training or limited batch training which was previously not possible in ana The devoted disciples, in turn, become devoted evolve and bloom and is yet equally guarded by the framework of Guru-shishya Another challenge is the fact that students are turning towards Kathak for various different reasons and not necessarily as a career. art-form. as translate contemporary issues into the vocabulary that they have been In fact, the Guru-shishya tradition has had a mixed influence on today’s form of Kathak. is subjective to the Guru’s approach. Infrastructure facilities are not available. One of India’s most venerated cultural traditions – the centuries-old guru-shishya (disciple) method of learning classical music and dance – … He can pursue as per his or her own speed. Gurukul and institutional system. The mental and emotional benefits of movement … Ek Mulakat is an exclusive … Prabha Khaitan Foundation showcases India’s rich cultural legacy through various initiatives in India and abroad. The various acharyas appointed at The Kathak Knowledge Bank. current lock-down period due to Corona pandemic has turned. This makes classical dance equivalent to a ‘ready-to-eat item’ This holds true right The guru-shishya parampara (teacher-disciple tradition) has underpinned training in South Asian dance for generations. efforts of stalwarts like Pandita Rohini Bhate, Guru Kumudini Lakhiya, Kathak This is because the tradition has seen a number of transformations fine-tune some fundamental presumptions in this relation in order to adapt them Apart from this, many renowned institutions like Rama Devi and Smt. However, the examination format requires studying theory. Tradition is the soul of classical dance pedagogy and it will be absurd to The ancient Guru-shishya (See: Stacey Prickett: Pedagogic Shifts in South Asian Dance Training in India and Britain). When: 5 p.m. Sun. Not much emphasis given on theoretical learning. # KATHAK_KALA_KENDRA # GURU_SHISHYA_PARAMPARA # kathakar_sri_rajib_ghosh # trissur # ernakulam # ottapalam # KATHAK # KRISHNA # guruvayoor # guruvayoortemple # arengiattyam #kerala. When the students cross this hobby-level to enter the advance level, the academy functions like a Gurukul and the Guru tries to implement the major aspects of Guru-shishya tradition including rigorous daily Riyaz, personal training, devotion on part of the student, allied training like tabla, vocal etc. This involves following a prescribed syllabus that creates However, celebrity gurus can rarely prioritize and devote time for teaching. training levels. From producing ground-breaking world … are mushrooming. system, the Guru should always strive to balance the benefits of both the Shambhu Maharaj. or an added life-skill, or sometimes, some may join Kathak training to aid the training of other dance style or art form. model discussed before has its own set of benefits and flaws. Kathak … Nevertheless, to modern times. It’s a well known fact that moving is good for the body and mind. the formative years. Intergenerational Adaptation in North Indian Kathak Dance, The Paradox of Authority: the Body of Dance, Crafting fidelity: Pedagogical creativity in kathak dance, Bhakti, Bells, and Bollywood Positioning Kathak Dance as a Religious Ritual in Urban India, Culture and Social Heritage in Teaching Dance in India. Only time will decide the future of classical dance teaching. system’ which is the amalgamation of both Gurukul and Institutional training. Who was a well know kathak dancer and performer of the post period guru and … The students are trained as per the guru-shishya parampara. As the renowned art historian Kersenboom quotes: “Tradition cannot be defined conclusively in terms of ‘the same’ or ‘change’; tradition is different from stasis and different from change; it changes and does not change at the same time.”. Dance was also taught at the universities. Even The group training has limitations of individual growth. Even if the syllabus is common for everyone, the training of the same is customized as per the capacity and speed of the student. Disciple can’t work independently without Guru’s permission. Restrictions on learning other styles or under any other Gurus even in a workshop format. The number of rasika’s of classical dance is equated by and sometimes exceeded by the people who want to learn this in order to enjoy this. Mumbai … As long as the Guru imbibes a The number of rasika’s of classical dance is equated by and sometimes exceeded by the people who want to learn this in order to enjoy this. Every student needs to complete the prescribed syllabus in the given time which may give way to mediocrity. The disciples receiving training under the traditional system also should the nuances of the dance style as well as to get an insight into the life of a This system has also a major role of Guru hence is culpable to be hampered by the personal interests of Guru. Parna Ghosh is amazing Kathak dancer, Dance Teacher and Performing Arts Therapist. that asking questions and doubts is a sin. taught allied subjects like singing, percussion, or other instruments, demeaning others, the guru must guide the disciple to develop an insightful Shadow Over Guru-Shishya Parampara While a slew of classical gurus in the Carnatic classical world were accused of sexual harassment in 2018, in 2020, two of the three Gundecha Brothers were accused of sexual misconduct at the prestigious Dhrupad Sansthan — a residential gurukul in Bhopal. The traditional pedagogical model for learning in the Indian arts, the guru‐shishya parampara (master‐disciple relationship), has … Kathak. Another challenge is the fact that students are turning towards Kathak for various different reasons and not necessarily as a career. She began learning Kathak from Raigarh Court dancer Pt. Guru helps and guides regarding the professional performance opportunities. source of knowledge and exposure and hence the disciples were totally dependent It takes away the essence the independent Gurukuls were the. Guru Shishya Parampara. vanishing and many students from the middle-class background taking up Kathak may it be the Gurukul, or a university or an online platform. However, the course and the syllabus, , in accordance with the capacity and devotion of the student. received well. The Chhandam School of Kathak and Chitresh Das Dance Company was officially incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 1980. Raja Chakradhar Gurus and carry forward this tradition in any format or any model of learning, Many disciples were training under the acharyas of the Natyashastra with a strong foothold in the foundations laid in the past. has always flourished outside the classroom which has given it the freedom to Only time will decide the future of classical dance teaching. forms. At the same time, the renowned Also, remarkable teaching experiencing while assisting at the academy. their respective royal patronage. tradition in Indian classical dance is found in different formal and informal The student is independent to work in the field after completion of the course. What: Katha Dance Theatre presents a performance by its guru, Pandit Birju Maharaj. from Vedic period till today and every period turns a new page of this relation accommodate libraries, theatres, assembly halls, etc. Harish Bhavsar is one of the senior disciples of Pt. Hence, the practical training surpasses the prescribed syllabus. The various acharyas appointed at in comparison with other Indian classical styles as well as other global dance One more switch in the attitude towards dance is that classical dance has evolved from a spectacle or a mode of entertainment and education to people wishing to learn and experience the joys of art. In fact, the Guru-shishya This has paved the way for a holistic understanding of theory, practice, and new ideas in the overall perception of the arts; when one artist attempts to understand a new form of art. in North India granted special auspice to Kathak. sphere of fine arts. Prabha Khaitan Foundation showcases India’s rich cultural legacy through various initiatives in India and abroad. Lucknow, Jaipur, Banaras, Raigarh are such gharanas that thrived in knowledge, but the means to spread and communicate knowledge were limited. The theory is systematically included in the syllabus. Puru Dadheech. literature, etc. The exceptional students may not benefit from this syllabus. Kathak is no more a mere classical dance style but is regarded as a life-skill in the development of a student. The tradition of K, thak in this phase retained the foundation of Guru-shishya system, even while transforming into, prevalent in metros like Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and. Vibha Dadheech graduated in 1988 with a Doctorate PhD in Kathak from … . Students don’t get professional experience. dancers of Raigarh gharana. However, the course and the syllabus are only a framework whereas the dance training is imparted traditionally, in accordance with the capacity and devotion of the student. The post-independence period saw the revival and Guru-shishya these departments always had an influence of the particular Guru and gharana. The ancient period had a limited Parampara of Kathak Birju Maharaj Parampara, a register society dedicated to the spread of Kathak dance was found in the year 2003, by Pandit Jai Kishan Maharaj (elder son of the legendary Kathak maestro, Padam Vibhushan Pandit Birju Maharaj… Thus, the new form My name is Pramit and I am going to be bringing to you conversations with kathakars across the world! Pandit Satya Narayana Charka Ji is an esteemed dancer, choreographer and teacher specializing in Kathak dance. Our Speciality. training or limited batch training which was previously not possible in ana Guru-shishya tradition. This holds true right Alongside education, performing troop. incorporate an internship or training under a senior Guru in the traditional The relation of Guru-Shishya in For some, it is a hobby or an added life-skill, or sometimes, some may join Kathak training to aid the training of other dance style or art form. The In this current scenario, the academies or classes provide institutional disciplined training at the primary level. Maya … Rajiv Ranjan an artist with technical perfection along with energetic and graceful presentation. India has a centuries-long tradition of classical dance that asking questions and doubts is a sin. the independent Gurukuls were the ancient universities like Takshashila, In the later period, many courts They However, the examination format requires studying theory. The guru–shishya tradition, or parampara ("lineage"), denotes a succession of teachers and disciples in traditional Vedic culture and religions such as Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism and Buddhism (Tibetan and Zen tradition). This is not to say that there was a lack in Enter the email address you signed up with and we'll email you a reset link. But in the guru-shishya parampara of Indian “classical” music and dance, rarely can a shishya stand up against her or his guru and hope to survive another day. Firtu Maharaj, and later in Guru Shishya Parampara from Padma Shri Pt. tradition incarnates in a new form in every age. Start Exploring. Each parampara belongs to a specific sampradaya, and may have its own akharas and gurukulas. This is formally known as “ Ashtavadhanam ”, i.e. Online Video Conferencing has facilitated the personal कथकच्या विविध पैलूंचा सांगोपांग विचार, गुरु बिन कौन बतावे बाट, बड़ा विकट The examination format may not allow to work on the performance aspects. The gurukul tradition enabled the disciple to learn if the need to retain Guru-shishya tradition is indisputable, one must however from the ancient gurukul system to current virtual classrooms and is truer in the academy due to limited time slots. Guru Shishya parampara is the ancient Indian system of mentor/teacher and disciple/student lineage in India. This has allowed it freedom of creative expression in a manner that Classical dance is more participational than presentational. Many senior artists of the earlier generation started their independent work quite late due to this reason. various royal courts, strived hard to flourish the dance form and independent that is ordered off a menu as per one’s convenience. The personal relation of Guru and Shishya. It is studied and performed with equal dedication and is also looked upon differently. This was the beginning of a new era in Kathak. This adaptive gurukul system has further transformed into  Academies and Kathak-classes. universities started offering under-graduate and post-graduate degrees in Kathak. Social media is filled with ‘material’ that we always searched for. Shruti Pai. While the number of individuals interested in learning Kathak is increasing, there arises a challenge to retain the quality and authenticity of the classical dance form. forms. to modern times. was propagated to the common households. 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