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Kathak Performance
A Kathak performance

Kathak is a classical northern Indian traditional dance style. It is one of the classical ten styles. The other nine are: Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Manipuri, Cchau, Kathakali, Satriya, Yaksagana and Bhagavata Mela.

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  • Sharmila Sharma et Rajendra Kumar Gangani 2

    Kathak performance by Sharmila Sharma and Rajendra Kumar Gangani at the Guimet Museum (November 2007)

  • Kathak 3511900193 986f6440f6 b retouched

    Chakkarwala tukra by Richa Jain

  • Kathak dance India November 2011

    The expressive (nritya) stage of the Kathak dance, dressed in Hindu costumes.

  • Nahid Siddiqui

    Kathak maestro Nahid Siddiqui, dressed in Muslim costumes.

  • Flickr - dalbera - Henri Tournier (spectacle de danse Kathak, musée Guimet)

    Musical instruments such as tabla and others (left) accompany a Kathak performance.

  • Shovana Narayan

    Shovana Narayan, recipient of the Padma Shri for contributions to Indian classical dance

  • Kathak Facial Expressions (14)

    Kathak Facial Expressions

  • Kathak Rounds (14)

    Kathak Rounds

  • Kathak Rounds (2)

    Kathak Rounds

  • Kathak Group Performance (3)

    Kathak Group Performance

  • Kathak Duet Performance (5)

    Kathak Duet Performance

  • Sushmita Banerjee performing with her students

    Sushmita Banerjee performing with her students

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Kathak para niños

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