From Varanasi: Private classical dance session with local market shopping
About this activity
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
2.5 Hours
English
Overview
Make the most of your trip to India and do some offbeat activity with this tour where you get to learn Kathak, one of the eight major forms of Indian Classical dances. Learn the basics from a professional dancer herself while also learning the origin and history of this beautiful art.
Highlights
- A professional class of an-hour long Kathak dance, one of the eight major dance forms of India.
- Learn about the origin of these dance forms, how they originated, the etymology, and much more.
- Learn about how Varanasi become one of the three places across India where this dance form propagated the most.
- Wander and explore the local bazaar of Varanasi which is famous for its handicrafts, textiles, and many more!
- Get hotel pickup and drop.
Description
Make the most of your India trip with this unique tour where you get to learn the classical dance form of Kathak, one of the eight major dance forms of the country. Derived from the Sanskrit word, “Katha”, which mean story, and kathakar which means storyteller, this dance form will teach you to be a storyteller through hand movements and extensive footwork. Your tour will begin with your guide picking you up from your hotel at 9:30 AM in the morning, from where your guide will take you for the class. Your one-hour class will start with your teacher briefing you about the dance form, its origin, and other details. Post which gets ready to learn this beautiful art with your coach.
Once the class gets over, head ahead with your guide to the bazaar, the oldest market of the Varanasi, where you will find everything under the sun that this city is known for! From silk textiles to handicrafts to wooden artifacts this market will give you everything that Varanasi is famous for! Be a local with your guide as you navigate through the narrow alleys of these markets. Once you’re done, you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Inclusions
- Hotel pick-up and drop.
- English-speaking live guide.
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- We pick up all travelers
- Pick up and drop off provided from all hotels located in Varanasi.
- Wear clothes that are comfortable and cover your body.
- Carry a long cotton scarf as it is a part of this dance form.
