What is Kathak?
Kathak is a South Asian dance form that originated in ancient North India performed by traveling “storytellers”. The word Kathak is derived from the term, “Katha” which means story-telling; hence, Kathakaars were primarily known as story-tellers. It is known for its soft upper body movements and strong lower body movements, especially extensive footwork that is performed through understanding the concept of rhythm and music in Kathak. This is the basis of this movement language, it is embellished by beautiful hand gestures and facial expressions that further enhance the story-telling aspect of Kathak.
The following are the courses that are currently being offered for Basics of Kathak:
Beginner’s Level 2