Later on it evolved into a mix of storytelling, singing and ritual dancing. In the 16 th century, Persians and Central Asian tribesmen bringing their folklore to the Mughal courtrooms, left an ...

Feb. 1: Tap dance on one end and Kathak on the other — do they sound similar? You bet they do! Both Kathak and tap dance are all about the magic that is created by the rhythm of the feet. The striking ...

In Mehek the first thing that strikes you is how the dancers’ movement is led by the hands. Allow me to give you a quick primer: in classical western ballet, the impetus to the dancer’s body is given ...

Nad-Roop, a city-based institution founded by noted Kathak exponent Shama Bhate that gave a modern consciousness to the dance form of Kathak, has completed 25 years. To mark this occasion, Nad-Roop is ...

Dancing Waters is a fusion of the classical dance form, kathak along with drums by Neha Banerjee and legendary percussionist A Shivamani. Neha, a senior disciple of Pandit Birju Maharaj, is all set to ...

For most of us, Western and Indian classical music seem divided by eras, tonalities, their instruments, and the way they’re structured. Kathak maestro Aditi Bhagwat tells us it takes a keen eye and an ...

Two countries with a rich history of music and performance. Two dance forms. One stage. Flamenco-Kathaa presents a fusion form performed by kathak dancer Aditi Bhagwat and flamenco artist Kunal Om.

Kathak dancer Tejaswini Sathe along with her senior disciples gave Puneites a memorable cultural experience through dance and music. Along with traditional bandish the performers left the audience ...