Classical dance isn’t mere entertainment but a sadhana or practice, resonating with the spirit of Diwali and other festivals in India. In the celebrations of Deepawali, I was watching recently a ...
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 ...
Shivaratri Deshikendra Swami who inaugurated the event said Bharatnatyam was India’s contribution ... Bharatnatyam and promoting the rich and ancient dance form at a global level.
Kathak dancer Yasmin Singh has authored two books on the Raigarh Gharana, a relatively new Kathak gharana founded in the early 20th century. Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launched the books, ...