Kathak Dance Performance by Niti Nihaaricaa from Tarang Kala Manch

"Chham Chham" song from Baaghi movie dance by Niti Nihaaricaa from Tarang Kala Manch

"Kahe Ched Mohe" Dance Performance by Niti Nihaaricaa from Tarang Kala Manch

As muse signifies a spirit or source that inspires an artist.. The series will take you through different aspects of traditional Kathak along with some new choreographies and original creations (upaj).

Bhava is the essential ingredient in any dance form. It is something which conveys the meaning intended, through words, physical gestures and facial expressions. It indicates the emotional condition displayed by a character in its existing stage. Abhang is a form of devotional poetry sung in praise of the God Vitthala, also known as Vithoba. The word "abhang" comes from a for "non-" and bhang for "ending" or "interrupting", in other words, a flawless, continuous process, in this case referring to a poem. Abhangs are sung by the devotees during pilgrimage to the temples of Pandharpur. To demonstrate the bhava aspect of Kathak, Guru Manasi Limaye Tembe will present an abhang "Sundar Te Dhyaan" , a beautiful "Abhang" by Saint Tukaram. Abhinaya begins with the story of bhakt Pundalik who takes care of his parents diligently and on whose request Vittala resides at Pandharpur .

Guru Manasi Limaye Tembe will be presenting an "Paran Judi Aamad" in Ektaal. Aamad literally means to come or to enter. Aamad is derived from Persian word. It is a rhythmic composition of Natwari bol i .e 'Tha Thai Tat Tat thai, Aa Thai Tat Tat thai ' involving graceful movements. An aamad is usually performed at the beginning of repertoire. It starts and ends of Sam. When Paran is prefixed with Amad, it is called Paranamad or Paran judi amad.