Karthika Unnikrishnan
Biography & Awards
Karthika Unnikrishnan, is a disciple of Vidushi Uma Dogra ji, a leading kathak exponent from Jaipur Gharana
She has performaned in various prestigious stages as a soloist and along her Guru maa and Guru behens.
Notable Stages
* Raindrops Festival, Mumbai
* Navaneetham Festival, Thrissur
* Kalaghoda Festival, Mumbai
* Samved Festival, Mumbai
* South Zone Cultural Centre, Tanjavur
* SpicMacay in various Places
Kathak
Kathak is one of the eight major forms of Indian
classical dance. Its origin is attributed to the traveling bards in
ancient northern India known as Kathakar (“storyteller”).
classical dance. Its origin is attributed to the traveling bards in
ancient northern India known as Kathakar (“storyteller”).
Kathak is indigenous to northern India and developed under the influence of both Hindu and Muslim cultures.
Kathak dancers tell various stories utilizing hand movements and extensive footwork, their body movements and flexibility as well as their facial expressions.
Kathak is characterized by intricate footwork and precise
rhythmic patterns that the dancer articulates by controlling about 100 ankle bells (“Ghungroos”). Kathak is found in four
distinct forms, called “gharana”, named after the cities where the
Kathak dance tradition evolved – Jaipur, Benares and Lucknow.
rhythmic patterns that the dancer articulates by controlling about 100 ankle bells (“Ghungroos”). Kathak is found in four
distinct forms, called “gharana”, named after the cities where the
Kathak dance tradition evolved – Jaipur, Benares and Lucknow.
JAIPUR GHARAN
Karthika’s belongs to Jaipur Gharana. She is the student of Vidushi Uma Dogra ji who belongs to the lineage of pt Durgalal ji.
* In this, the dance starts with Ganesh Vandana, Shiva Vandana or Durga Stuti.
* Jaipur Gharana has a predominance of layakaari.
* Clean footwork or Tatkar is one of main interest
* They dance with great ease in Pakhawaj’s difficult taals like – Dhamar, Ashtamangal, etc
* Different types of literature like the jaati based paran etc. is the speciality of this gharana.
Curriculum - Beginners level
Taal - Teen Taal
Nritta - utaan, taat, amad (Vilambith)
- tukda, paran, premelu, gath
( Madhya nd druth)
Nritya - Thumri
Taal - Jhaptaal
Nritta - utaan, taat, amad (Vilambith)
- tukda, paran, premelu, gath
( Madhya nd druth)
- Tarana
Repertoire
William Gillbert has over fourty roles in his repertoire
Tempor odio condimentum
As Etiam Mauris in Augue Eleifend Porttitor
In adipiscing purus urna
As Purus Mauris in Aliquam Est Pretium
Fermentum vel faucibus
As Velit in Magna Justo
