How long will it take to learn Kathak?
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absolute beginner, one year of rigorous practice under an experienced Guru will give you a certain level of proficiency. But ideally, it takes 7-9 years to learn this art form completely.
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Every person is different from other person in one way or the other. So how much time a person take to learn kathak is also different for each individual. Some person can learn it in a span of 6 months and other can take 1 or 2 year as well. It all depends upon the individual's capacity, time he devotes...
read more Every person is different from other person in one way or the other. So how much time a person take to learn kathak is also different for each individual. Some person can learn it in a span of 6 months and other can take 1 or 2 year as well. It all depends upon the individual's capacity, time he devotes how serious is he in learning, etc read less
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absolute beginner, one year of rigorous practice under an experienced Guru will give you a certain level of proficiency. But ideally, it takes 7-9 years to learn this art form completely.
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