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81K views · 1K reactions | A brief introduction to Kathak, one of the 8 classical dances of India - historical evolution of its form and content, segments of a typical kathak performance and some major performers through history. Followed by kathak abhinaya on a thumri by Shambhu Maharaj. | India Theatre Guide | Facebook

Kathak Lok: Dance, Culture and History Shovana Narayan, Geetika Kalha and Arshiya Sethi in conversation with Urmimala Sarkar Munsi Celebrated Kathak dancer Shovana Narayan and writer Geetika Kalha's recent book, Kathak Lok: Temple, Tradition and History, is a deeply researched text exploring the pre-Christian era roots of the dance form and its role in preserving Dharma. Their upcoming book is Mythology and Indian Classical Dances. Writer and dance critic Arshiya Sethi's co-authored book, Non-Gh