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