India's Kathak Dance

India's Kathak Dance: Past, Present, Future

by Reginald Massey


All the major dance styles of the Indian subcontinent share a common root system of ethical and aesthetic values. Hence no single style can claim to be "purer" or "older" than any other. Kathak - the style that grew, took shape and flourished in the northern regions of the sub-continent - has been misunderstood and misinterpreted on account of ignorance and prejudice from various quarters. This book sets out, therefore to rectify incorrect perceptions by presenting historical facts and placing Kathak dance in its proper cultural context.