“Yatho Hasta thatho Drishti, Yatho Drishti thatho Manah, Yatho Manah thatho Bhaava, Yatho Bhaava thatho Rasa.” (Muni, 1917, p.8) Meaning: Where the Hands go, the Eyes should follow, Where the Eyes go, the Mind should follow, Where the Mind goes, the Emotions are generated and where emotions are generated there is a feeling of inner …
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“The Rhythm of My Soul: A Journey Through Kathak Dance” – By Mandeera Jurakan
Dance has always been a universal language, transcending borders and connecting hearts. For me, that language is Kathak, a classical dance form from Northern India. My journey through Kathak has been a mesmerizing, filled with passion, perseverance, and profound self-discovery. It’s a tale of rhythm, grace, and storytelling. My love affair with Kathak began almost …
Smt.Shika Harrypaul
Shika Harrypaul began her studies in Kathak dancing in 1999 at the Institute of Classical Music & Dance, Kala Darshan (Durban). Under the strict discipline of Shri Manesh Maharaj, Shika was groomed individually with intense training. She follows her Guru’s unique style that blends Jaipur, Lucknow and Benares Gharanas.
Kathak
Kathak is an ancient North Indian dance style that was first performed in the temples of India as a form of worship…