Learn Kathak Dance Classes with Free Lessons & Tips

Kathak will always have relevance in society, and it is festivals like this that will do true justice to the art form. The dance form, when nourished and cherished will bloom and grow. Like all forms of art, it will inspire, it will impact emotions, it will help in self-expression.

Kathak is found in three distinct forms, called "gharanas", named after the cities where the Kathak dance tradition evolved – Jaipur, Banaras and Lucknow. While the Jaipur gharana focuses more on the foot movements, the Banaras and Lucknow gharanas focus more on facial expressions and graceful hand movements

Madhyama Pratham introduces students to “chakkar” or spins, a hallmark of Kathak performances that require both skill and balance. Dancers also work on perfecting their “thumris” and “taranas,” two classical forms of Kathak that showcase their ability to synchronize rhythm with expressions.