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Kalashram is
actively involved in publishing books and bringing out audio/ video
cassettes and compact discs on Kathak .In its effort to document valuable
information, clarify doubts and ambiguity, and mainly present students,
teachers, critics and connoisseurs with authentic information on the subject
it considers the needs of the day and the new experiments in the field.
While many publications are in the pipeline the following are available as
of now.
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BOOKS |
RAS GUNJAN - A collection of
Traditional Thumris along with their music notations
BRIJSHYAM KAHE – A collection of sensitive poems written by Birju
Maharaj
ANUBHUTI – A collection of poetry based on day to day experiences
written by Birju Maharaj
ANG
KAVYA – Nomenclature for hand movements and feet positions in Kathak |
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AUDIO CASSETTES |
CHHANDA KAVYA (VOL. I, II & III) – Basic, intermediate and advanced
training in Kathak Includes pieces generally taught at workshops and
performance based items
PREM
BHAKTI – A collection of Bhajans for easy listening, which can also be
used for dance items
HOLI
SONGS – Thumri, Dadra etc. depicting the colourful festival of Holi.
Birju Maharaj is accompanied in singing by Ms. Vani Jairam |
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VIDEO CASSETTES |
KATHAK
NRITYA (VOL I & II) – A comprehensive guide to the technique and form of
all aspects of the dance. Includes items complete with associated music
pieces and explanations by Birju Maharaj |
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COMPACT DISCS |
ROMEO
& JULIET – Excerpts of a Live performance at Kolkatta |
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CALENDERS |
Every
year Kalashram releases a calendar which features photographs woven
together in a theme bringing to light a different facet of the dance
each year.
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