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Our School

KDT’s school, run by a disciple of the legendary Pandit Birju Maharaj, offers a rigorous Kathak curriculum.

Rita Mustaphi and her guru, Pandit Birju Maharaj

Outreach Programs

Katha Dance Theatre seeks to engage the local community with cross-cultural workshops and performances.

Rita Mustaphi engages students in an outreach program

What’s Happening

The latest goings-on at KDT!

  • Vasantotsav Coming June 6, 2026

    Join us for our first annual Vasantotsav – Spring Festival! We’re excited to bring the community together for a festival showcasing established and emerging Kathak choreographers. The program is subtitled Prakriti

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  • Prakritir Pratisodh – Nature’s Revenge! Digital Program

    Katha Dance Theatre Proudly Presents:  Prakritir Pratisodh – Nature’s Revenge! Prakritir Pratisodh – Nature’s Revenge! embodies climate change through a series of breathtaking Kathak dance vignettes. In showing what

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Support Us

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.