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To do Kathak chakkars without losing balance, you can try these tips:

Spotting: Focus on a single point while spinning. 

Center yourself: Keep your center elongated and strong, and don't shift it. 

Keep your core tight: Maintain a straight back and balance your hands at the same level. 

Practice consistently: This will help you achieve the right balance of speed and frequency. 

Pull your arms in quickly: Avoid letting your hands drift outside, as this will create drag and slow you down. 

Keep your leg close to the ground: When you're first learning, don't lift your leg too high. 

Name the space around you: Name the directions of north, south, east, and west. 

Tap your feet in rhythm: Tap your feet in a synchronized rhythm without moving other parts of your body. 

The major patrons of Kathak were the Mughal emperors, their nobles, the courts of Rajasthan and Lucknow, and the last Nawab of Awadh, Wajid Ali Shah: 

Mughal emperors: The Mughal emperors were major patrons of Kathak and actively promoted it in their royal courts. 

Nobles: The nobles of the Mughal emperors were also major patrons of Kathak. 

Courts of Rajasthan and Lucknow: The courts of Rajasthan and Lucknow were major patrons of Kathak. 

Wajid Ali Shah: The last Nawab of Awadh, Wajid Ali Shah, was a major patron of Kathak. 

Kathak originated in ancient northern India with nomadic bards who used dance and mime to recite religious and mythological tales. The word "Kathak" comes from the Vedic Sanskrit word Katha, which means "story". Bihu is a traditional dance form from Assam, North-east India. It is named after the Bohag Bihu festival, which celebrates the Assamese New Year.