Kathak is the predominent dance of North India. This form of dance gets its name from the word “ KATHA” ( Story), Since it originated from the devotional recitation of the story letters or Kathakars who were attached to the temples.

Kathak was initially performed in the temples in praise of the lord with the advent of Mughals, Kathak was introduced in the King’s durbar, thus moving this art from devotion toentertainment.

Kathak has two major techniques. They are Nritya, meaning pure dance, and Abhinaya meaning expressions.

The predominent styles of dance are the intricate footwaork and rapid pirovettes.