Question

Explain the story of Kathak

Answer 1

Kathak is a classical dance form that originated in Uttar Pradesh. The name KATHAK is derieved from the Sanskrit word''katha" which means story and kathakaar which means story teller. The name KATHAKAARS was later shortened to "kathaks" to describe these story teller and this form of story telling. Kathak dance is a unique blend of ancient with the mordern and offers an unlimited scope of creativity.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation: The term kathak is derived from katha use in Sanskrit and other languages for-story. The kathaks were originally a cast of storytellers in temples of north India. Who embellished the performances with gestures and songs. The kathak began evolving into a distinct mode of dance in the 15th and 16th centuries with the spread of the bhakti movement the legend of Radha Krishna enacted in folk play called Rasa Lilya