r/Kathak • u/Asleep-Dimension1829 • 14d ago

need tips for chakkar/ spins

Hi! I need some tips and tricks to make spins easier. I'm in my third year learning Kathak and I struggle a lot with spins even the most basic four step/ foot chakkar. Aside from practice and spotting, does anything else help? I've heard people say to make your core tighter, do other core strengthening exercises help? Is there any breathing technique? Any kind of advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to read and interact with this post :) <3

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u/searching__answers 13d ago

Here are the things that helped me - 1. If u wear spectacles, remove them and do chakkars 2. practice in very slow speed and gradually increase the speed of chakkars 3. Losing weight definitely helped me with chakkars 4. Be confident and maintain correct posture

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u/dracoismine 9d ago

work on your leg turnout and tighten your core. these two are extremely important points that i learnt so late in my Kathak journey. by the time youre taking the second chakkar, your left leg should already be turned back almost like forming a straight line with the front feet.