Kathak Tikas
Matra
A beat / a count / a unit
Paran
A bole piece danced with a pakhawaj
Taal
A collection of matras
Samuktha Hasta Mudra
A mudra that you use both hands
A Samuktha Hasta Mudra
A mudra that you use only one hand
Kathak Dance
A north-Indian classical dance that tell stories about gods and goddesses
Thaat
A pose
Tika
A small piece
Taarana
A technical song based on Hindustani; classical raag performed at Madhya to Drudlaay with lot of intricate footwork. High speed footwork & turns. Invented by Ustaad Amir Khusroon & believed to have Persian Terms.
Padhanth
A technique or the method to sing boles with Taalis & Kaalis
Andaas
A way to present yourself
Chakradan
A whole cycle that repeats 3 times & comes back to sum after the 3rd time.
Tehai
Anything that repeats 3 times
Toda
Bigger than Tika
Kavithangee
Bol with a story or poem in it
Tanedava
Bold, Masculine version of dance
Taali/Kaali
Clap/No Clap to maintain a beat
Natya
Expressive No footwork No mudras Only body language Only hand movements Dialogue delivery and timing are important
Lashaya
Feminine, Graceful version of dance
Amad
First technical piece to gain speed or entrance
Selami
Greeting
Nritta
It is completely technical Involves footwork No mudras involved No expressions No dialogue or monologue/only music-based
Avartan
One complete cycle that comes back to saam
Vandana
Prayer
Nritya
Semi-Technical Little footwork Lots of mudras More expressions No dialogue or monologue/only music-based
Tatkaar
Sound you hear when your feet hit the ground
Saam
Starting Point
Bhao
Story told about your feelings with facial expressions and mudras
Lachak
Style & Delicacy
Chalan
Stylish walk before Bhao
Kasak Aasak
Subtle movement of your hands and wrists
Laaykari
Variation of speed or rhythm
Palta
When you tell a story involving more than 2 characters & the dancer turns to change characters.
Nikas
When you walk with a specific object
Laay
speed or rhythm