Ashwini Kathak Dance Academy

Description

Kathak is one of the seven recognized Indian Classical Dance forms. Kathak originated in Northern India in the temples as a form of story telling and over the years has evolved and grown into a performing art. Kathak is based on Hindustani classical music typically performed to the accompaniment of percussion instruments such as Tabla and Pakhvaj and melodic accompaniment of Harmonium, Sarangi or Flute. Intricate footwork or Tatkar interwoven with the rhythm and tempo of the music is a distinctive feature of Kathak. The impact of the foot on the floor can be varied to produce different sounds which resembles that of Tabla or Pakhavaj. There is also great synchronization between the elegant movements of hands and the nimble footwork. Swift and rhythmic spins is a specialization of Kathak dancers.