Kathak evolved during the Bhakti movement, particularly by incorporating the childhood and stories of the Hindu god Krishna, as well as independently in the courts of north Indian kingdoms. Kathak dancers tell various stories through their hand movements and extensive footwork, their body movements and flexibility but most importantly through their facial expressions. Wandering Kathakars communicated stories from the great epics and ancient mythology through dance, songs and music. ![]() The term Kathak is derived from the Vedic Sanskrit word Katha which means "story", and Kathakar which means "the one who tells a story", or "to do with stories". ![]() The origin of Kathak is traditionally attributed to the traveling bards in the of ancient northern India known as Kathakars or storytellers. Kathak is one of the eight major forms of Indian classical dance. ![]() Vidushi Saswati Sen Ji (S.N.A Awardee) showing the repertoire of Kathak performance
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