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From classroom to Kathak: Shika Harrypaul’s mission to bring Indian classical dance to South African schools

FOR Shika Harrypaul, a Grade 6 teacher at Crawford International and a lifelong student of Kathak, the vision is clear: Indian classical dance should not only be taught, it should be valued as ...
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Birju Maharaj, Virtuoso of Classical Indian Dance, Dies at 83

Mr. Maharaj choreographed for Bollywood, but was chiefly known for carrying the torch of Kathak, one of India’s major dance traditions. By Alastair Macaulay Birju Maharaj, who was revered in India as ...
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Guru Purnima: Madhuri Dixit Reflects On Dance Journey With Her Guru, Pandit Birju Maharaj

Madhuri Dixit's artistry on screen has always transcended mere performance; it's a profound expression of dance in its myriad forms. From the intricate footwork of Kathak, steeped in centuries of ...