If you love to dance, India is the place to be. The country is home to some of the world's oldest dance forms, including folk dances like Bhangra, and classic styles like Odissi and Kathak.
That said, of all the classical Indian dances, Kathak is the one that is especially introduced as ‘a storytelling dance’. The name ‘Kathak’ is derived from the Sanskrit word Katha or ...
The festival, embracing the theme The Power of Three, showcased the rich traditions of Odissi, Kathak, and Bharatnatyam, offering a vibrant celebration of India's classical dance heritage.
director and performer Akram Khan explains what classical Kathak dance means to him. Khan was trained in the classical Indian dance of Kathak from childhood. While at university he was introduced ...
Here’s why Sakuntalam, Venu’s Kutiyattam piece, is as central to contemporary India as it is to classical dance One day in late December, Gopalan Venu, more popular as G Venu sat holding his ...
People visiting the Maha Kumbh will witness a ‘Sanskriti ka Maha Kumbh’ event, being held to mark the 76th Republic Day, on Sunday, with a line-up featuring classical dance and music. According to a ...