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Definition of Kathak in English: Kathaknounˈkʌtək 1mass noun A type of northern Indian classical dance, with alternating passages of mime and dancing. Example sentencesExamples - There is some dazzling footwork throughout most Kathak dances, but in this piece, it was mind blowing.
- Chennai based Lakshmi Kannan is a Bharatanatyam and Kathak exponent and a dance critic.
- Thus the fusion experiment of classical Indian Kathak and passionate Spanish Flamenco turns out to be a very refreshing experiment.
- Lakshmi Kannan is an exponent of Bharatanatyam and Kathak and a dance critic.
- The dance and music blended the elements of the Spanish dance Flamenco and Kathak.
2A member of a northern Indian caste of storytellers and musicians. Example sentencesExamples - The Kathaks were mainly men who narrated the scriptures using music and mime.
- During ancient times, groups of Kathaks allegedly roved around the country recounting the epics and myths through poetry, music and dance.
- In those days Kathaks were attached to temples, telling people stories from the epics and Puranas.
- The ancient Kathaks were mainly men who narrated the scriptures using music and mime.
- A centre for the training of Kathaks was opened at Cooch Behar.
Origin From Sanskrit kathaka 'professional storyteller', from kathā 'story'. |