Kathak – Indischer Tanz

In Kathak, the North Indian dance, rhythm is not only accompaniment, but the basis of the entire dance. He combines music, movement, expression and narrative into a lively, precise and often improvised art form.
In traditional Kathak, the focus is on communication between dancer and tabla player.
The combination of Kathak with Western percussion creates an exciting example of cultural fusion. The precise, rhythmic footwork of the Kathak meets the diverse sound possibilities of Western percussion instruments. Improvisation, a common basis of both art forms, enables spontaneous musical "conversations" on stage.