- Location: North India
- Origin of Word: The word Kathak has been derived from the word Katha which means a story.
- History
- It was primarily a temple or village performance wherein the dancers narrated stories from ancient scriptures that spread during the bhakti movement.
- Under the Mughal emperors and their nobles, Kathak became a court dance and got Persian influence in costumes.
- Under the patronage of Wajid Ali Shah, the last Nawab of Awadh, it grew into a major art form.
- Feature: Usually a solo performance, it gives more focus to the footwork.
- Associated Music: Kathak is the only form of classical dance wedded to Hindustani music.
