Amid the increasing popularity of Bollywood films, the fashions of India and fiction from the subcontinent, local audiences have a chance this week to see a man widely regarded as the supreme ...
A two-day Kathak dance presentation titled Aqsaam-e-Naach: Andaaz-e-Kathak was held at the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, showcasing the discipline, grace and expressive depth of one of South ...
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 ...
Performances in N.Y.C. American tap greats collaborating with kathak dancers discover how to communicate through rhythm. Credit... Supported by By Brian Seibert Visuals by Yuvraj Khanna Some do it ...
Centuries before the state of California thought to offer a non-binary gender option on official identity documents, kathak dancers embraced the creative possibilities of gender fluidity. The North ...
Kathak is one of eight distinct dance forms from ancient India, and it’s characterized by very fast footwork, complex rhythms, lightening speed pirouettes and improvised play with musicians. The story ...
Kathak choreographer barkha patel’s latest work, “Ramti Aave — Her Playful Arrival,” explores how disruptive moments can shape your life in different forms. The most powerful muses don’t just inspire ...