Aroha Fine Arts presents Kathak dance through spectacular traditional and contemporary productions.
For a brief preview of select production/performances please view clips.
Kathak Context & Continuity
(Collaboration between Anjali Patil and Dr. Sunil Kothari)
A multimedia performance on the evolution of Kathak
3 dancers, 3 musicians, 1 narrator, 1 light/stage person 1.5 hours
Dancing in the Moghul Courts
Come into a 17th century Shah’s palace and experience the unique blend of North Indian and Persian artistry
5 dancers, 1 narrator, 1 light/stage person, recorded music 1 hour
In-Vocation
Contemporary work inspired by Hindu deities and mythology
1-8 dancers, 1 narrator, 1 light/stage person, recorded music 20 minutes to 40 minutes
Ageless Love
A story of love that inspired the Kathak dance
1 or 2 dancers, 1 narrator, 1 light/stage person, recorded music 1 hour
Design 14
Experience the classical essence of power, tension, strength and celebration that
Kathak can evoke. Design 14 is based on the rarely used 14 beat time cycle-taal.
5 dancers, 1 narrator, 1 light/stage person, recorded music 1 hour
Eternal Love
Soulful work brings Kathak back to its roots of using dance and mime to explore
different aspects of Krishna’s love.
1-5 dancers, 1 narrator, 1 light/stage person, live music 20 minutes to 40 minutes