Kathak is an Indian classical dance form that originated as a form of storytelling in North Indian temples. The stories depicted through Kathak focus on the life of Lord Krishna. Kathak later spread from temples to courts and is distinguished into three styles based on prominent cities - Jaipur, Banaras, and Lucknow. Key elements of Kathak include intricate footwork and techniques like tatkar, paltas, bat, thoras, amad, kavittas and parans.

1. Kathak: Implausible Indian Classical Dance कथक

2. Dance is such a miraculous thing that gives a feeling of rejuvenation and revitalization It works magic in removing stress Every country has it’s own treasure of astounding traditional dance forms

3. India has a rich heritage of classical dances.

4. Some Ancient Classical Dances Some of the ancient classical dance yet popular dance forms are Bharata Natyam Kuchipudi Odissi Manipuri Kathak

5. What is the meaning of Kathak? The word Katha means story. Kathak means a storyteller. Some storytellers in the temples of North India used to narrate stories from epics in the form of eye-catching dance These stories include the adventurous and miraculous life of Lord Krishna.

6. Hubs of Kathak Later this dance form was brought out of the temples and in to the courts of the rulers. The prominent hubs of this dance are Jaipur, Luknow, and Banaras. Each of theses cities have their unique way to express the stories and emotions through this dance form.

7. Gharanas of Kathak Gharana in simple words means style. Since these cities had their specialties, kathak is distinguished in to three gharanas, called Jaipur Banaras and Luknow

8. Format of Kathak Kathak mostly focuses on footwork and Tatkar Paltas Bat That Thoras Amad Kavittas Parans

9. This presentation is about a popular Indian classical dance form kathak. I have shared some points based on my experience and knowledge through this, and have a clear idea that this a vast subject and has many traits. Anuja L. Khaire Maharashtra, India