Taunted for dancing and told that “boys don’t dance”, he refused to give up his love for Kathak. Today, he has performed at ...

Kathak, one of India's eight classical dance forms, is renowned for its intricate footwork, rhythmic patterns, and powerful storytelling. Over centuries, it has grown through various gharanas, ...

Kathak dancer, Bharti Kaul, originally from Jammu & Kashmir and currently residing in Faridabad, was honoured with the Rashtriya Nritya Ratna Puraskar 2026, an award instituted in the name of Padma ...

Kathak exponent Shovana Narayan reflects on Tagore, Kadambari Devi, and why classical dance must touch the soul rather than chase attention.

Kathak doyen Kumudini Lakhia, fondly known as Kumiben, passed away in Ahmedabad at 94 due to age-related issues. A Padma awardee, she revolutionized Kathak, pioneering stage choreography and nurturing ...

The classical Indian dance of Kathak originated in Northern India but its popularity is thriving in and around London with hundreds of young British Asians - and even many students from other ...

Inspired, children say they want to take up dance as a profession Students of government schools in Whitefield have been perfecting the art of classical dances. An initiative, named Sarani, has been ...

Hip hop, salsa, kathak, flamenco, tap dancing…all these dance forms are much in demand. But, how great would it be if two of these were combined to produce a completely new dance form? We found two ...

Making an art form thrive in a foreign land is challenging. It is further demanding to keep it up to the original standards without diluting it. However, for Pali Chandra who has been performing and ...