The book, “Therapeutic Magic of Kathak” is based on the research study ‘Scope of Kathak dance as a healing therapy’ (With special focus on Acupressure) is written by Dr. Ruchi Khare, a well-known Kathak exponent of Lucknow Gharana of Kathak dance, the disciple of Prof. Purnima Pande.
The introductory chapter gives an understanding of Dance Therapy. It explains as to how gradually Dance which was a mode of entertainment and an art form over a period of time evolved into a therapy. It reviews the history of Dance Therapy.
The chapter Healing Capacity of Dance and its association with Kathak Dancepresents the therapeutic nature of Dance in general and Kathak Dance in particular. It is pertinent to have a basic understanding of Human Body Systemin order to establish the connection between dance and a healthy body, which forms the third chapter.
The Form and Content of Kathak Dance is elaborated in the following chapters which have descriptive classifications of body movements, Abhinaya and the Rasa Theory- having reference to the Natya shastra and Abhinaya Darpan . It explains Kathak Dance in the background of the two main treatise of Indian Classical Dance Natyashastra and the Abhinaya Darpana. Secondly an attempt has been made to give a general understanding about the concept of rhythmic cycle and variations of Laya. There is a vivid description of how the basic movements in Kathak coincide with the application of various streams of healing with special reference to Acupressure.It gives a basic picture of the concept of Acupressure and movements of Kathak.
Aqualitative analysis of healing of human body system by ‘Footwork’ in Kathak Dance throws light on the acupressure points that are pressed by practice of footwork in Kathak dance. After being given Kathak Dance Therapy, the analysis and findings related to changes in the health and behaviour patterns of the Fibromyalgia patients were assessed, the findings and opinions thus obtained through the qualitative and quantitative analyses are documented in the final chapters of the book. It concludes with suggestions of the researcher for Dance therapists and doctors. It further describes the limitations of this research study and gives directions for further research.
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