Kathak: The Dance of Storytellers

Kathak: the dance of storytellers explores the philosophical and practical aspects of Kathak dance—its origin, development and techniques. Investigating this compelling dance style from cultural and historical perspectives, the book delves into the essential principles of Kathak, its schools and major artists, the format of Kathak performance, repertoire, Kathak music, predominant trends in training and the system of practice through the lens of theory and application. A rare resource, the text is a comprehensive read for dancers, teachers and Kathak lovers.