Aditi Mangaldas is a pioneering force in the world of Indian classical dance, acclaimed for her mastery and innovation in the Kathak tradition. Trained under two of Kathak’s most revered gurus—Shrimati Kumudini...
Kathak is one of the major classical dance forms of India, originating in the northern region of the subcontinent. The word “Kathak” comes from the Sanskrit word katha, meaning “story,” and kathakar,...
Nahid Siddiqui is one of the world’s leading kathak dancers. She infuses deep, personal artistry into the interpretation of the music and text, superbly utilising the style’s core elements – intricate hand...
Akram Khan may be trained in classical kathak dance, but he is not a classicist. Born in Wimbledon to Bangladeshi immigrants, he grew up mixing his kathak training with moves from disco...
