This north Indian dance form is inextricably bound with classical Hindustani music, and the rhythmic nimbleness of the feet is accompanied by the table or pakhawaj.

Traditionally the stories were of Radha and Krishna, in the Natwari style (as it was then called) but the Moghul invasion of North India had a serious impact on the dance.

The dance was taken to Muslim courts and thus it became more entertaining and less religious in content.

More emphasis was laid on nritta, the pure dance aspect and less on abhinaya

These rahapsodists and minstrels were associated with temples and shrines.

Their particular dance-forms, which had its origin in simple story-telling, later came to be known as Kathak. Kathak is danced by both men and women.

A Kathak dancer is not required strictly to adhere to fixed steps and stages in a fixed order. He or she can change the sequence of stages to suit his or her aptitude and style of dancing.

In India, dance is an age-old tradition. This vast sub-continent has given birth to varied

forms of dancing, each shaped by the influences of a particular period and environment.

International school, Indian dance is an extremely intricate art requiring skill, hard work and discipline.

All Indian dances portray some expression of life and almost every dance posture has a specific meaning.

Residential school - Dance themes are derived from

Boarding School in India, Indian dance is said to have originated from 'Natya Shastra', which is a detailed script written on all aspects of Indian dance. The author of 'Natya Shastra' was 'Bharata Muni' who wrote it some time in the 2nd century B.C.

The two main divisions of dance are classical and folk forms.Boarding School in India - There are dance forms typical to certain parts of the country and these dance forms are based on ancient dance discipline.

Residential school & International school, The various classical forms are Bharatnatyam of Tamil Nadu, Kuchupudi of Andhra Pradesh, Odissi of Orissa, Kathak, Kathakali and Manipuri.

International school, The uniqueness of Indian classical dances is that they are all devotional in content.

Of all these dance forms, Bharat Natyam is believed to be the oldest and the purest Indian classical dance.

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