KATHAK

Kathak is one of the six major classical dances of India and one of the most dynamic theater arts in the world. The word Kathak is derived from katha, meaning “the art of storytelling”, one that needs no script or language, just music, dance and expression. It is also one of the most ancient forms of dance with its presence recorded in the times of great Indian epics, Mahabharata and Ramayana.

Kathak is known for its spellbinding footwork, brisk twirls and highly developed facial expressions. With a combination of all these dexterous attributes, Kathak never fails to impress and that’s probably one reason it has been passed by one generation to another for several centuries and still continues to be one of the most important Indian dance forms.

ABOUT THE TEACHER
Radhika Kotecha has been learning Kathak since the age of five. With her teacher’s training and her passion for dance, she started performing at school functions soon after. She has represented and won various accolades for her school at various State and National level competitions. Her talent went beyond the school stage when she
performed on national television along with her group Spandan. She completed her Masters of Arts in Kathak from Bruhad Gujarat, at the mere age of 18, when she had barely graduated high school. Radhika has also performed various Indian folk dances like Garba (Guajarati folk dance), Rajasthani, Lavani (Marathi folk dance), Bhangda and Gidda. She is an accomplished Bollywood dancer and choreographer as well. In all her love of music and training in Kathak makes her a complete dancer.