Is Kathak a folk dance or not?

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Kathak is a classical dance form from Uttar Pradesh. Kathak dance has a traditional and cultural heritage that gives it the status of the Indian classical dance form. The technical and aesthetic aspects associated with Kathak have been passed onto generations verbally as an tradition.
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No, Kathak is an Indian classical dance, not a folk dance
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It is a classical dance form of India. Originating in the northern regions, Kathak is one of the eight major classical dance styles in the country. It is characterized by intricate footwork, graceful movements, and storytelling through dance, often accompanied by classical Indian music.
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No. Kathak is not a folk dance.It is Indian classical dance from Uttar Pradesh.Kathak has traditional and cultural heritege.Kathak has its roots in storytelling tradition of the Temples.It combines intricate footwork,expressive gestures and elaborate facial expression to convey narratives often drawn...
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No. Kathak is not a folk dance.It is Indian classical dance from Uttar Pradesh.Kathak has traditional and cultural heritege.Kathak has its roots in storytelling tradition of the Temples.It combines intricate footwork,expressive gestures and elaborate facial expression to convey narratives often drawn from Hindu mythology and epics. read less
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