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    Online Kathak Classes

    Where Rhythm Becomes Poetry

    Live Kathak and semi-classical lessons with Priyanka for children and adults in Australia, North America, New Zealand and Europe. Learn from home at a mutually convenient local time.

    Kathak dancer performing a graceful spin under a warm stage light

    9+

    Years teaching

    100+

    Students worldwide

    21

    Years of dance

    Why students choose NrityaPriya

    Structured Kathak Study

    NrityaPriya is affiliated with Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal (ABGMVM), Mumbai. Study Kathak technique and theory along its syllabus pathway; qualifications require the examining body’s assessment.

    Learn from Home

    Live group and private lessons from your own space, at mutually convenient local times with daylight-saving changes accounted for.

    Live Classes, Not Recordings

    Classes include real-time feedback and corrections from your teacher.

    Priyanka Bhadgaonkar, founder and dance teacher at NrityaPriya Dance Academy

    Meet your teacher

    Priyanka Bhadgaonkar

    Founder & Artistic Director

    Priyanka Bhadgaonkar founded NrityaPriya Dance Academy and teaches live online Classical Kathak and semi-classical dance. She has 21+ years of Kathak practice and 9+ years of teaching.

    • Nritya Visharad
    • Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
    • International Dance Council Member
    • MA
    Read Priyanka’s instructor profile Follow @nrityapriya_

    Learn Kathak: all levels, worldwide

    Affiliated with Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal (ABGMVM), Mumbai. Study its Kathak syllabus with live guidance; examination eligibility and qualifications depend on the examining body.

    Level 2

    Praveshika Pratham

    Build compositions, hand movements and expression. Check the current exam syllabus with your teacher.

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    Level 3

    Praveshika Poorna

    Develop practical technique, theory, recitation, compositions and expression.

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    Level 4

    Madhyama Pratham

    Study rhythm, compositions, abhinaya and Kathak traditions, with practical and theory work.

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    Level 6

    Visharad Pratham

    Advanced technique, repertoire, expression and theory; entry depends on prior learning.

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    Level 7

    Visharad Poorna

    Develop advanced repertoire, interpretation and presentation. Certification requires assessment.

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    Foundation

    Semi-Classical Dance Basics

    Learn Indian dance movement, expression and musical phrasing through song-based choreography with live feedback. This is not a graded Kathak exam track.

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    Study pace varies by learner. Start with a free demo to discuss placement and a mutually convenient local-time schedule.

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    Curriculum

    What You’ll Learn

    Practical Study

    • Tempo variations (vilambit, madhya, drut)
    • Intricate patterns in taal
    • Footwork compositions
    • Chakkar types
    • Alignment, balance and control
    • Posture through turns
    • Grace and balance in movement
    • Alignment through transitions
    • Postural control
    • Navarasa (nine emotions)
    • Storytelling through bhava and rasa
    • Character portrayal

    Theory

    • Teentaal, Jhaptaal, Ektaal and other taals
    • Rhythm and expression
    • Tempo variations
    • Clear, accurate recitation of Kathak bols
    • Padhant and nritta
    • Voice modulation
    • Kathak’s origins and development
    • Regional gharanas: Lucknow, Jaipur and Banaras
    • Cultural context and notable performers
    • Tabla, harmonium and other instruments
    • Coordination with live musicians
    • Understanding musical compositions
    • Storytelling and Indian mythology
    • Symbolism in performance
    • Traditional narratives

    Additional Skills

    • Time management for riyaaz (practice)
    • Building endurance and consistency
    • Mental and performance preparation

    Explore Teentaal: the 16-beat cycle

    Sixteen beats. Every journey starts here.

    Press play to follow the count and watch it return to sam, the beat where the cycle lands.

    1. 1XDha
    2. 2Dhin
    3. 3Dhin
    4. 4Dha
    5. 52Dha
    6. 6Dhin
    7. 7Dhin
    8. 8Dha
    9. 90Dha
    10. 10Tin
    11. 11Tin
    12. 12Ta
    13. 133Ta
    14. 14Dhin
    15. 15Dhin
    16. 16Dha
    Open the full Teentaal practice tool

    X marks sam, 2 and 3 mark the claps (tali), and 0 marks khali, the waved vibhag on beat 9. Keep counting all 16 matras.

    Choose the right online track

    Explore beginner learning, children’s and adult classes, private coaching, exam preparation and semi-classical choreography.

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    Learn from anywhere

    Explore live Kathak for children, adult beginners, returning dancers and private learners in Australia, North America, New Zealand and Europe. We agree a mutually convenient local time and account for daylight-saving changes.

    Meet your teacher, Priyanka

    Frequently asked questions

    Everything you need to know about learning Kathak online with NrityaPriya.

    Kathak Journal

    Practical answers about starting dance, comparing class formats and planning your learning.

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    Get in touch

    Start learning

    Request a free demo for live group or private Kathak and semi-classical lessons. Share the learner’s age, experience, city and available local times so we can agree a suitable schedule, including daylight-saving changes.

    Learn from home

    Online teaching across Australia, USA, Canada, New Zealand and Europe.

    Email

    kathak.nrityapriya@gmail.com

    Phone / WhatsApp

    +65 8549 1196 Call

    Instagram

    @nrityapriya_

    Request your free demo

    Meet your teacher and explore a suitable learning path in a free demo session. Submit an enquiry and we’ll confirm a mutually convenient local time; submitting this form does not reserve an appointment.

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    Prefer another way? Email kathak.nrityapriya@gmail.com, call +65 8549 1196 or message us on WhatsApp.