Beginning May 30
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Dance. Discover. Transform.
Katha Dance Theatre has been producing award-winning shows that stimulate the mind and stir the soul for over 35 years.
Photo Credit: Anjana Nair
An ancient cultural tradition
KDT works to preserve and propel this 2,000 year-old art form forward within today’s dance landscape.
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2023 Schedule
We’re touring to Red Wing on September 7 and Rochester on September 28!
Photo Credit: Anjana Nair
KDT’s school, run by a disciple of the legendary Pandit Birju Maharaj, offers a rigorous Kathak curriculum.
Katha Dance Theatre seeks to engage the local community with cross-cultural workshops and performances.
The latest goings-on at KDT!
We are so proud to announce that KDT Founder and Artistic Director Rita Mustaphi has been awarded a 2023 McKnight Artist Fellowship for Choreographers! She is among only three choreographers chosen for the […]
Katha Dance Theatre is proud to present a classic Kathak work in the vein of those performed for kings and emperors in 18th century India. Kathak E-motion pays homage to Kathak’s […]
We rely on your generosity to sustain our programming, which aims to inspire, captivate, and educate audiences about the beautiful Kathak dance tradition while expanding its artistic boundaries, making it more inclusive and accessible to all.