Importance of Vocal and Instrumental in Kathak Dance Presentation By: Ms. Charu Handa Assistant Professor in Dance, PGGCG-11,Chandigrh.
Importance of Vocal In Kathak Dance Start of kathak Dance by Vocal- Stuti, Shaloka or Vandana Vocal is a Key element in Expressional Part of Kathak Dance. No words- No sense of Expressions for viewer. Presentation of Bhajans,Thumari,Trivat,Chaturang etc.in Kathak Depend on Vocal Music.
Importance of Instrumental in Kathak Dance Tala and Laya are two major factor for any Dance Performance. Equal speed of time is called laya and Tala is a meter to calculate laya. Instruments play a vital role for this calculation. A systemized and successful performance is result of instruments played in it. Instruments which are used in Kathak Dance are: Tabla Harmonium Sarangi Flute Manjira Ghungroos
Thus, Vocal and Instrumental Music has a important role to play in any kathak Dance Performance