Kathak Dance Uttar Pradesh India, Kathak Dance India, Indian Dance, India Dance Directory

This north Indian dance form is inextricably bound with classical Hindustani music, and the rhythmic nimbleness of the feet is accompanied by the table or pakhawaj. Traditionally the stories were of Radha and Krishna, in the Natwari style (as it was then called) but the Moghul invasion of North India had a serious impact on the dance. The dance was taken to Muslim courts and thus it became more entertaining and less religious in content. More emphasis was laid on nritta, the pure dance aspect and less on abhinaya (expression and emotion).

Kathak Dance is a classical dance of North India. Its history goes back to vedic times when bands of story tellers roamed the countryside narrating stories from the great Hindu epics such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Kathak is a dance of communication reflecting the total philosophy of life. It adheres to tradition yet, at the same time, it develops in new directions. Kathak is a vehicle for all emotions. It is universal in concept; unlike other Indian classical dances, it absorbs other cultures. With its wide range of rhythmic patterns, hand gestures and emotions, Kathak not only gives us insight into Indian thought and idealism, but also realizations within ourselves.

The Kathak dance goes through aregular format mostly concen trating on rhythm, variously called Tatkar, Poltas, Thoras, Amad and Parans.

Binda Din Maharaj, Kalkadin, Aachan Maharaj, Gopi Krishna and Birju Maharaj are but a few maestros in this line.

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