Kathak

/ ˈkʌtək /

noun

1. a form of N Indian classical dancing that tells a story

Word History and Origins

Origin of Kathak¹

Bengali: narrator, from Sanskrit kathayati he tells

Example Sentences

“People have hung up the phone on us,” said Castro, who is one of three members of Soles of Duende, along with the flamenco dancer Arielle Rosales and the Kathak artist Brinda Guha.

From New York Times

Jiayin “Tokie” Wang, a recent graduate of the California Institute of the Arts whose work is more contemporary and multimedia by utilizing video and visual arts, paired with Barkha Patel, a Kathak dancer and choreographer.

From Los Angeles Times

While Patel’s work focuses on Kathak, she recalled consistently being asked to teach Bollywood classes — a completely different style.

From Los Angeles Times

“We’re blending very intentionally Kathak, Chinese folk and contemporary dance,” Patel said.

From Los Angeles Times

Divya Saxena, 24, who has grown up in Sydney, wants to make Indian classical dances like Kathak and Bharatnatyam more mainstream in Australia.

From BBC