Classical Dance: Global Recognition of Kathak

Kathak is a performing art that incorporates legends from ancient mythology and great Indian epics,
especially from the life of Lord Krishna became quite popular in the courts of North Indian kingdoms.
The roots of this dance form trace back to Sanskrit Hindu text on performing arts called ‘Natya
Shastra’ written by ancient Indian theatrologist and musicologist Bharata Muni. It is presumed that the
first complete version of the text was completed between 200 BCE to 200 CE, but some sources
mention the timeframe to be around 500 BCE and 500 CE.