Classes
Weekly Schedule
MONDAY NIGHTS:
Haveli Mandir
6pm to 7pm – Kathak for Kids
7pm to 8pm – Kathak for Kids
TUESDAY NIGHTS:
Haveli Mandir
7pm to 8pm – Kathak for Kids
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS:
Ektaa Center
7:30pm – 8:30pm – Kathak Adults
SUNDAYS:
Haveli Mandir
9am – 10am – Kathak for Kids
10am – 11am – Kathak for Kids
11am – 12pm – Kathak for Kids
Dance Works
1pm – 2pm – Kathak for Adults
2pm – 3pm – Kathak for Adults
Studios
Haveli Mandir
1882 McGaw Ave
Irvine, CA 92614
Class Descriptions
This is a syllabus-based class where students follow a regimen of Kathak exams, workshops and recitals over a six-year period culminating in their graduation “Rang Pravesh.” Students learn todas, natawaris, tihaais, taal recitations, baant, hastas and tatkaars. A complete Kathak workbook is provided to prepare the students for their exams.
This is a 30-minute is non-ghungroo class that introduces the basic concepts of Kathak to children under the age of five. Emphasis is on stance, hastas and terminology that prepared young children for a syllabus-based class in the future.
This class is for Adults looking to learn Kathak, but don’t want to commit to the exams and graduation. It caters to existing dancers who wish to learn the nuances of classical Kathak.
Bollywood for Adults is a fun-filled class where students learn popular moves to current dance songs. It’s a great workout, and a fabulous way to keep up with the steps to latest Bollywood dance songs played at parties. And, a great way to socialize and make new friends!
Classical Dance Drama – Everyone Welcome
Classical Dance Drama is a dance-based intensive class that focuses on character creation and storytelling. Participants get to work with international choreographers and perform in renowned dance plays such as “Ramayan”, “Krishna”, “Moksha”, “Laila Majnu”, “Cinderella” and “Anarkali”. Men, women and children of all ages participate in the productions which are held every 2 years. Currently, IDTC is working on “Moksha” – a tale from the life of Gautam Buddha.