"It was a wonderful experience interacting with you and appreciate the way you have planned and executed the whole publication process within the agreed timelines.”
Subrat SaurabhAuthor of Kuch Woh Pal
My First Book of Kathak Dance is part of an initiative to bring Kathak Classical dance to a wider audience. If you are curious about this art form or are a beginner student, this book contains ample information to pique your interest. The information presented in this book also supports the student who will appear for their 'Prarambhik' level exams.
A noteworthy inclusion is the presentation of the first five hand gestures, as described in the Abhinaya Darpan text. Also for the first time ever, positions in Kathak and movements of Kathak have been included in a beginner's book.
The book lays out the history of Kathak, and the nature of the dance form and includes a list of terminology used in Kathak teaching and Kathak repertoire. It also includes information on Teen Taal in Hindustani Music and features Kathak compositions each of Tihai and Todas.
Kiran Java
Kiran Java is the author of two bestsellers #1 US Hot New Release 'Meeting the Kathak Rishi' and Journey of Kathak Part 1. She is known for her books on sacred writings (The Krishna Series) and her articles on Kathak Classical dance. She has over 20 years of experience in communications and her work is published by national and international media. She is curator-editor at Pushtimarg Studies and the host of the 'Krishna Stories with Kiran Java' Podcast.
She has a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Mass Communication and Journalism and a B.Sc. degree in Marketing from Eastern Connecticut State University, USA. She has a certification in Vallabh Vedanta from Mumbai University.
Kiran holds a Diploma in Natyashastra with Kathak relevancy under Dr. Puru Dadheech and has learned Kathak classical dance under Dr. Nandkishore Kapote. She has learned Haveli Sangeet from Pt. B.P. Gandharva, and has released a few singles.
