Straddling Two Cultures, The Kathak Way
06 Monday Jan 2014
Source: newindianexpress.com; Photo Courtesy: newindianexpress.com
Kathak has embellished both the faiths through its presence in Hindu temples, Mughal courts and during the British rule in the citadels of tawaif culture.The dance programme by Devaniya school of kathak dance students at Krishna Gana Sabha recently provided an insight into the diverse cultures of Hindu and Islam strung seamlessly by Kathak, a dance form that has meandered through both the worlds. An enhanced presentation of the same programme will be staged.
Date: 10th January, 2014
Time: 7.15 pm
Venue: Tapas Cultural Foundation, at the TN Rajarathinam Pillai Muthamzhil Perumai hall, next to Andhra Mahila Sabha, 92, Dr Durgabai Deshmukh Salai, Adyar, Chennai
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