In the vibrant world of Indian classical dance, Shivani Varma stands as both a torchbearer and a trailblazer. A distinguished disciple of the legendary Pt. Birju Maharaj and Guru Shovana Narayan, she ...

There is something eternal about Kathak, from the swirl of a lehenga to the accuracy of footwork and the subtlety of expression. Having danced since the age of three, I find myself fascinated by the ...

Kathak is one of the eight classical forms of Indian dance. It is comprised of powerful movement and technique, using percussive footwork and rhythms rooted in the Indian classical music system, ...

Remember the number of times you have watched the iconic song ‘Chalte chalte’ from the Hindi film Pakeezah. Apart from, of course, the dreamy eyes of Meena Kumari, you would have noticed the two ...

As we celebrate International Dance Day (April 29), Shinjini Maharaj, a Kathak dancer and the granddaughter of the late Pt Birju Maharaj, shares her thoughts on preserving her family's nine-generation ...

Kathak, one of India's eight classical dance forms, is renowned for its intricate footwork, rhythmic patterns, and powerful storytelling. Over centuries, it has grown through various gharanas, ...