The Kathak dance form had its birth in the temples of Ayodhya and Vrindavan in the form of Raas Leela and where it was used as pantomime.

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, ...

With every beat, Pandit Rajendra Gangani’s dazzling footwork, elegant hasthaks (hand movements), and deeply emotive abhinaya (expressions) left the audience in sheer awe. His stage presence is ...

Kumudini Lakhia: Kumudini Lakhia’s influence was instrumental in bringing Kathak to the forefront of India’s classical dance scene—from Rekha’s unforgettable performance in the 1981 film ...

This article is authored by Shivani Varma, Delhi-based Kathak artist and founder of The World Kathak Day movement.

A viral video shows Bhartnatyam and Kathak dance face-off. Watch their amazing dance inside.

Join our very own Jasmine Simpkins as she delves into the traditional Indian dance of Kathak, one of the eight forms of classical Indian dance. The name Kathak derives from the Sanskrit word for ...

SAN JOSE, CA – Antara Bhardwaj, a dynamic Kathak artist and filmmaker, is being innovative in the world of opera by blending the classical Indian dance form with Western operatic traditions. As ...

Lucknow: Several artists from across the country will perform during five-day Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Awadh Mahotsav to be organized by the UP Sangeet Na.

With every beat, Pandit Rajendra Gangani’s dazzling footwork, elegant hasthaks (hand movements), and deeply emotive abhinaya (expressions) left the audience in ...