Training sessions in Classical and Contemporary Kathak are held by Gurukul under the direction of Pali Chandra at Ductac - MOE and Bur Dubai. The teaching is based on ISTD syllabus and regular assessments are carried out to further channelize and enhance the learning process.

Gurukul Dubai offers dance programmes from a wider perspective. Personalize dance training according to the needs of the student. Dance can used to:

• Improve your body language
• De-stress yourself
• Develop flexibility through Vedic Yogic Postures
• Learn good alignment of your bodies; learn the correct posture
• Learn safe dancing techniques
• Understand the proper execution of Laya and Taal (Rhythm)
• Understanding of the relevant music and literature
• Perform on stage in front of audiences. Confidence building and self expression

Admission to Programs
There is no restriction on age. People of any age can join these programmes. Similarly, we don't put conditions like prior knowledge of dance. Beginners as well as experienced can join these programmes.

Learning and Evaluation
Gurukul Dubai follows a rigorous international syllabus for its dance training programmes. Standard learning and evaluation techniques are employed. Performances are part of learning programmes.

Course Outline
Gurukul Dubai has developed a systematic and well structural dance training programme under the guidance of Pali Chandra, renowned Kathak dance and artistic director of Gurukul Dubai. A general outline of the dance training programme or course designed and structured by Pali Chandra with her learning and training experience of more than three decades and international exposure of fifteen years.

• Warm Up Exercises
• Pulse Raiser Stretches
• Anga Suddhi - Mental Meditation Recitation Posture Movement
• Use of Space
• Laya & Taal - Recitation Demonstration Innovation
• Abhinaya - Facial Expressions
• Nritya Hastas
• Technique (Nritta)
• Theory - To prepare candidates to communicate their understandings
• Complimentary Skills to maintain an individual portfolio
• Cool Down Exercises

Regular Training Sessions in Kathak:

A

Classes at Gurukul Studio Karama each Friday will be as follows:

Primary :  10am - 11am

Grade 1(A): 10:30am-12 noon

Grade 1(B)  12pm - 1:30pm

Grade 2 (A): 1:30pm - 3pm;Grade 2 (B): 3pm-4:30pm

B

Classes in Gurukul Studio on each Monday  will be as follows:

Beginner & Foundation :   5pm - 6pm

Grade 1: 6pm - 7:30pm

Grade 3:7:30pm - 9pm

Grade 4: 7:30pm - 9pm

C

Classes in Gurukul Studio on each Tuesday will be as follows:

Grade 2A:  6pm - 7:30pm

Semi Classical Dance : 7:30pm-9pm

D

Classes in Gurukul Studio on each Wednesday will be as follows:

Grade 2 B: 6:30pm-8pm

E

Classes in Gurukul Studio on each Saturday  will be as follows: 

Grade 3 : 4pm -7pm

Grade 4: 5:30pm- 7pm

F

Classes in Gurukul Studio for Core Groups will be as follows:

Core Group 1: Wednesday - 6pm-7:30pm

Core Group 2: Thursday - 6pm-7:30pm

Core Group 3: Thursday - 7:30pm-9pm

G

Available schedules on Saturday at Ductac, Mall of the Emirates.

 Semi Classical  : 11:30am - 12:30pm

Grade 1: 12:30pm - 2pm

Grade 2: 2pm - 3:30pm

Personalised training sessions are also available upon request.

Yoga Dance

Yoga dance is a series of graceful continuous movements derived from yoga postures. The essence of this mystic exercise routine is to assertively utilize our positivity to neutralize negativity in and around of us. The dance brings harmony of mind, body and soul through its yogic postures. It facilitates freedom of expression and full body workout. It is a mystic dance routine that has graceful, balanced, continuous movements designed to trengthen, tone, increase energy levels and flexibility. Yoga and dance both are spiritual and physically disciplines that lead one another in the same direction. Originally from the same source are throughout entwined culminating as replica of one another.

Fee: AED 100/Session (Group)  60 min at DUCTAC Mall Of Emirates

*Personalized Sessions available at Gurukul Studio, Karama

Fee structure (Kathaak Group Sessions)

Terms & Conditions for fee payment:

Term 3 Details: (Apr 6 - June 30,2012) 13 weeks

• Fees for Term-3 remains same as previous term; you are requested to pay full term fee in advance; the deadline being May 6th, 2012 after which a late fee of Aed 200/- will be charged.
• *Discount: 10% discount is offered for full term fee paid on or before April 21st, 2012
• * *An additional* 10% discount for those taking more than 1 session/week (available throughout the term)

For any further queries, do contact us on the given mobile number or email.

somna@gurukuldubai.com Mob: 971 50 5087180 (Somna)

admin@gurukuldubai.com Mob: 971 50 887 2347 (Swati)

Regular clases held for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced level at :
1 - DUCTAC, Mall of the Emirates
2 - Pearl Residence, Bur Dubai

Personalized training sessions are also available.