7 Tips To Improve Your Chakkars (Spins)

There is no short cut to mastering the single leg spins in dance, but having the right tools and knowledge of technique will certainly fast track your journey to the perfect pirouettes!
Do comment below if these tips are helpful, and if you have any other tips you would like to share with the viewers.
Nayantara Parpia

[@Charvigandhi]

I've watched your video for the first time I've actually jotted down all the points! It's so good to see people sharing such technical things on a public platform usually classical dancer don't share they techniques to always stay unique.

[@anupamachannan602]

You are no doubt an excellent dancer but as a dance teacher myself ( Odissi), I can say you are an amazing Guru par excellence! I have nothing to do with chakkars in my style of dance ( we have Bhramaris, done on toes), but I just couldn't stop this video. And am happy to say, I tried and got them right too! Ps. You are beautiful!

[@svitlanaorekhova1665]

Hi Anupama, I have not heard of this technique. What Kathak garana is it a part of?

[@gohan12991]

@@svitlanaorekhova1665 search odissi. It's a separate classical dance form

[@Anushkashukla-df9dq]

​@@svitlanaorekhova1665 odissi is another dance from not one of our gharana

[@jyotirmayeenayak8815]

It's not that easy 😭😔 but I'm trying

[@chickenstrips7618]

Summary: Tip 1 - 2:52 - Visualize a strong central axis Tip 2 - 4:25 - Strengthen and engage core Tip 3 - 6:20 - Practice spotting Tip 4 - 8:07 - Precision and swiftness in arm movements Tip 5 - 10:08 - Movement and position of feet Tip 6 - 13:05 - Channel your inner Lord Krishna Tip 7 - 14:10 - Practice Practice Practice

[@nayantaraparpia5914]

Thanks! How clever and helpful 😃❤️

[@chickenstrips7618]

@@nayantaraparpia5914 :))

[@urmibh]

@@nayantaraparpia5914 suggest you stick these points in the video .Will be helpful as people watch. Excellent is your technique.

[@susmitareddy8105]

So nice of you..🤗🤗

[@jeetissar7965]

​@@nayantaraparpia5914Can you please upload toutrial of side to side neck movement attami non dance video please only neck movement toutrial 😊

[@saishajaryal7249]

Ma’am I cannot thank you enough for these tips..I had been struggling since long and today..I have finally done 20 chakkars in a row just by improving one mistake... I really really cannot thank you enough.. Best wishes to you for everything..

[@Sunshine-wt1jg]

What mistake u were doing??

[@priyankamoharikar3773]

The precision you move with! What an inspiration! ❣️ Thanks for putting all the tips together and for the wonderful demonstration! I still can't get it right but I'll keep trying! ☺️

[@shrinidhijoshi595]

the 5th one is so useful,i observed it earlier and I followed it and then you mentioned it in 5th tip and explained it properly.Then It became more easier to take the turn .thank you so much

[@SudeepaBanerjee]

Thank you so much ma'am, this is so very helpful🙏🙏🙏

[@Richitude]

Please do more such videos. You have a great way of explaining. Thanks.

[@snehadayal4233]

How many chakkar should we practice a day ? Nice video BTW .

[@ishitatheba7800]

Thanks for sharing such a valuable information which is very useful for beginners, so that they can take care of minute things during learning itself and practicing. Moreover, these tips motivate us that we can do it.

[@hemachopra7027]

Hi I am 62yrs and have just started learning Kathak . I am glad I came across your Chakkars video . I was having trouble in smooth landing but looking at your tips I am sure I will learn the best way of doing my Chakkars. Thankyou for explaining it so well . Will start my practice from today itself 🙏🙏🙏

[@KavyaMaliye]

What a great video. Could you please share kathak costume link for performance

[@ashmitadwivedi6996]

I love love love kathak dance form and i use to practice everyday but don't know why even after so many practices i am unable to perform chakkars i get a feeing of nausea..

[@MoumitaChandra]

So helpful.. Thank you so much 🌼 Would like to know how to improve the technic of saying Padhant. ❤️

[@shikha717]

Thank you.. Pls 🙏make vedios on Angles, bending and lifting.

[@sujathaajitnayar5328]

Thank you so much Ma'am! I'm learning Kathak since 2 years. I'm 50 now. This thoughtful video teaches the technique so beautifully. I'm impressed 🙏

[@aesthetebhairavikathakgroup]

One more thing that can be added is ur thighs should be touching each other. I mean whenever u lift ur right leg let it be intact with ur left thigh so that u can balance urself and land properly

[@chiragbhatt1915]

Ma'am can you please upload tutorials for Khathak, I'm from Sydney, your teaching is so good . Hopefully you'll upload more tutorials for steps for beginners.. Much love and respect.

[@tanyag9167]

Fantastic analysis of the chhakar!! I started taking Kathak at age 42, I got serious with trying to learn the spin around age 53. I have analyzed and analyzed to get it correct. This made it so succinct. Many years later… I’m still working on it but really appreciate this break down!

[@abolichakote5439]

U r amazing 👏

[@gnaniramineni3299]

I am doing this spin, surreal moment for me as a dancer 😭❤️

[@nayantaraparpia5914]

Yayyyy!

[@NainshriTodariaNT]

beautifully explained

[@yashodharap3150]

have come to this just now: In my spins, I tend to overshoot. I also find the floor seems to matter. I am also worried of "falling". Will try your tips but this is an anxiety. Would be great if you do an online class solely for apins

[@vidyadancestudio]

Nice ...useful video ...kindly make video on tapping ...how to make perfect ghungaroo sound

[@preetivyas260]

Liked before watching! 💜

[@Shivanisachde]

Thank you very much ma'am for sharing chakar techniques. It's a great help. Really appreciate it. Could you please share tips how we can do tatkar ki baat in one shot without feeling tired? How to improve stamina for kathak?

[@gnaniramineni3299]

You saved me🙏, I am a classical dancer -kuchipudi. Our college asked me to perform a song that is full of kathak steps and a solo to talk about. I am terrified of the spins this is helping a lot . Fun fact: I am also 5'10😅. I am feeling like learning kathak as well ❤️

[@nayantaraparpia5914]

Hope you had a good Performance!

[@hanigupta3797]

Please hold a workshop for beginners to learn chakars. It would be so helpful to learn this accurately. I'm an intermediate student, but still struggle with single foot chakkars.

[@AnuwaDaWatermeloon13]

Ma'am, do u take online classes intermediate level?

[@paridhidasgupta]

thanks for the video.... I needed this guidence to improve my chakkars :)

[@samikshabhosle4450]

Thank you so much mam for the guidance, It's always stress for me to get a perfect chakkaras, but I think your tips will help me in my practice ☺️💐

[@maithilibhoop6289]

1. Visualize a strong central axis 2. Engage your core 3. Precision and swiftness in arms 4. Movement and positioning feet 5. Relax your face

[@Vnk0209]

Very very useful..I am just a beginner started learning very recently n these tips are really helpful

[@ashpuranik]

How can I work on not getting dizzy while doing this?

[@rumimandal2046]

Thank you madam.... Madam do you have online course to learn kathak...? I am eagerly wished to learn kathak from you.... Bt i am from assam... Cannot take offline classes.

[@ishitatiwari4844]

This is so helpful. Ma'am please make more dance tutorial on songs. ❤️❤️

[@jatinshah21]

Mam, I hv a daughter 11yrs.. Do you tk online classes.. I m interested to learn or upload videos for beginners

[@tejaswinisurve4379]

This is so very helpful video Didi...padhant improving kye liye bhi kuch tipes video upload kro didi

[@divishajain4641]

Hey! I'm a third year Kathak dancer, and this really helped me out! My teacher is really nice, but you are just amazing!!! I wish you would also be my teacher!

[@tashmin3861]

In 2024 still helpful 😊

[@meenakshisharma6920]

Thank you so much ma'am... I'm learning Kathak...and chakkar is one the most important thing...thanks for guiding ♥️...I also make dance videos🤗

[@ishanitamhankar2465]

Thank you so much for this! You're a amazing dancer💜 would love more vidoes like these!

[@anujamane691]

Thank u soooooo much for all your tips.. n you are looking beautiful .. : )

[@Jayshree.]

You explanation is marvelous mam thanku soo much 🙃🙃🙃🙃 do make such videos 🥰🥰🥰i feel like kathak stays in my soul since eternity .... God bless you mam ... Whate do u teach mam .. How can i contact u if i want to learn from u mam .??🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@nipabuch]

This is one of the best videos of teaching what to do before starting to take the first spin. Great analysis. Thank you. Started learning Kathak at 50, spins are the hardest part.

[@Nadrushtilo_By_Gayathri]

You made it look and understand that actually 1 step spin is the easiest of all...thanks a lot!!!wow...

[@ModernSmilesDentalCare]

Please make video for एड़ी की तत्कार। ( आठ गुण तत्कार)

[@prasunbanerjee7238]

Hello ma'am ...My name is Ayushi and I'm a beginner with 1 year of training in kathak ..this video was really helpful ,Can you plz upload some more tutorials on Tihai and Tatkaar

[@sahelisarkar8725]

Maam I am a beginner..learning chakkars currently.. I just have one query.. since I suffer from vertigo .. should i face problem in learning chakkars.. i mean every time i start practising.. i feel like my head is spinning.

[@sahelisarkar8725]

Maam I am a beginner..learning chakkars currently.. I just have one query.. since I suffer from vertigo .. should i face problem in learning chakkars.. i mean every time i start practising.. i feel like my head is spinning.

[@Aishwaryakhatri09]

Best explanation nd tips till now i found on spins .....thank uuu for sharing...beautiful kathakar u r🤗😍❤️

[@meghanakaramballi3018]

It's a really a very good way of explanation. But, Ma'am when I always do a chakkar(spin) I always have a headache. Can you please help me out how to avoid this headache after doing chakkar in Kathak

[@ajayprit]

Technical points and simple language make it more helpful.......Didi i practised on this too 😀

[@sheff3001]

First video that I have seen from your channel and absolutely loved it gotta try all the points and hands down best explained

[@drrekhaanil]

I saw the video today and its so consoling to see that even i can master this art with all your really valuable tips I am a late starter so it becomes little difficult Can you please make a video or demonstate the particular excercises to stengthen the core you mentioned Thanks

[@sadiya8g268]

It's the toughest😭😭😭

[@satindersidhu2309]

Have never had the technique of doing ‘ek paer ka chakkar ‘ explained so well and in so much detail ! Thank you so much 😊....you are an amazing teacher!

[@varshachachad9262]

Many thanks, i was in search of this knowledge because of course we should be aware of, practice means exactly what to do, where to concentrate. Thanks again

[@tmj8623]

That's so very helpful... Thank you ma'am.. 🙏🙏🙏

[@Borah_TheExplorer]

you taught is so beautifully, thankyou so much ma'am

[@AIEDUCATION2345]

hi mam really you told good tricks very useful I just started Kathak.

[@oshinechandra8720]

Can we pivot with right leg? Actually i have ACL tear in my left knee but i really want to start dancing again.

[@ashmitachatterjee1827]

Thank you so much mam....i got lot of motivation through this vieo❤❤❤❤

[@AttreMartha-sh9xi]

Hi mam😊❤

[@joopizdebest]

thank you so much! i really appreciate how you break down each aspect of a chakkar. would be lovely to see some kathak workouts in the future! :)

[@GarimaShitootJAZZSOMEMORE]

Thank you so much ❤ You explained so beautifully! Your students are so lucky to have you as a teacher.

[@svitlanaorekhova1665]

Thank you!

[@hemangigadkari1459]

Hey mam your an execilent dancer plz will you made a video on how to improve your expressions

[@WALTERPETER71]

Hi...ma'am very nice video....aap ki class kaha hai?

[@ananyamathur5359]

Namaste, I am a student of Mamta di. These tips really helped me in my chakkars. These points are so precise to eliminate the mistakes which were not possible to identify. Thanks a ton. I really need some advise that whenever I practice my chakkars, I get blister (white bubble) on the heel on which I spin. Is it common to every Kathak dancer to happen? It pains a lot after that . Am I doing something wrong ? How do you take care of this heel problem if you face it?

[@bloggingmak5153]

Very helpful video. Thanks

[@saketkishore9854]

Thanks nyantara ji Though i am not a dancer but I love dance.

[@mchitra2165]

Super comments. Very helpful

[@DreaChoreo]

Immaculately done tutorial. Excellent work and great tips. Learnt a new one with the foot prep ✨🌻 thank you!

[@priyankachhetri3819]

We have a khatak dance competition in our school i learn a lot from this video thankyou mam so much

[@TeiRen2012]

I've always wanted to learn kathak for years but I have been intimidated by the spins. Great tutorial!

[@eutherva]

This is good for viewers to see ठे differance इन dancers well done

[@vombola7617]

Ma'am please start online class of kathak in your channel

[@Kavita-if3gm]

why we shift towards right direction with each chakar and how to stop this shifting?

[@storagedhruv9971]

Mujhe vomit ane lag jati h do chaakr k baad any solution

[@saumyas7626]

Hi Tara Didi this is Jahaan your old student thanks helped a lot

[@lalitalal8603]

Very good tips very much helpful mam

[@swaywithsur]

Beautiful video. Lovely explaination. Just one suggestion: May be have more crisp messaging in the beginning and later add your experiences in detail. As i loved every info you gave, realized i do some of the mistakes you mentioned as well but I was trying to rush through it to know all points first. As people like me who are interested will always hear the whole thing out

[@manvachankarm]

I have been struggling with pheris. Will try this

[@dancingsoulsakshee6427]

Mam mujhe chhakars lene ke bad rukne pr chakkar aate hain Means mera sir ghumta hai ise control kaise kre 🙏 help me please 🥺

[@varshalilani7481]

Beautiful video. Thanq for these tips .... it will work as magic... 😊🙏🏻

[@sakshibhamare7365]

Mam plz can u tell some tips to strengthen the core....

[@rashikaur9663]

This is so helpful... Thank you mam❤️🙏

[@yaduvanshi_vandana]

Mai aapse milna chahti hu ma'am plz bataye kaise

[@kamalaparaboo4821]

Excellent demonstration of Khatak

[@yaduvanshi_vandana]

Mai kanpur se hu or is time kathak seekh rahi hu ..

[@reetikabhama2769]

Thankyou so much! I am here again after 2 months! I was not able to do it when i first saw your video and now i have learnt it!

[@nayantaraparpia5914]

I'm so happy to hear that!! ❤️

[@sonalisshinde6414]

Nayantara Ma'am thank you for making this video, it is really veryyyy helpfull!!! Full of gratitude for the lover you shared through these tips!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@MilitezeggaAbdukMustafa]

Thank you for the video. It breaks down all steps needed. For the first time I succeeded, but then I had a horrible nausea and vomited all my dinner. Do you have any advice on how to manage that aspect? Thanks

[@nayantaraparpia5914]

Sorry to hear that! Maybe start slow, if you’re a beginner, don’t do too many at one shot, and definitely not right after a meal!

[@mampinmou]

Very very helpful advices ... Your video is amazing.....i just subscribed your channel 🙏

[@shivdaspawara468]

Mam me ek house wife ho. Kay me sik Sakti ho.i like this kathak

[@namositar.2384]

Omg such a beautiful and technical explanation. Thank you ma'am. Will definitely try to incorporate every point ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@susmitareddy8105]

I am 36,now I am in Visharad 1st year..after 9 or 10 chakkars I feel tired..This is the best video in KZbin for doing best chakkars.. Thank you for your tips..very well explained..

[@mimanshaagrawal5911]

Can you please upload another in dearth video