Indian classical dance is a very beautiful and engaging form of art. It has been a part of ancient traditions and mythology.

That said, of all the classical Indian dances, Kathak is the one that is especially introduced as ‘a storytelling dance’. The name ‘Kathak’ is derived from the Sanskrit word Katha or ...

In the film below, choreographer, director and performer Akram Khan explains what classical Kathak dance means to him. Khan was trained in the classical Indian dance of Kathak from childhood.

Misra has been a Kathak dancer, teacher, and choreographer for over five decades, and dance has been a source of empowerment throughout her life. “Every day brings its own set of challenges ...

Recorded music, especially for an interactive dance form such as Kathak, is not a great idea. But the music here was of such high order, it did not matter.