What are some books I can read to learn the theory of the Kathak dance form?
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There are following book on kathak dance theory. 1.Kathak Nritya parishad. 2.Kathak Indian classical dance. 3.Kathak the dance of storyteller 4.Kathak Nartan Vol.I 5.Elements of Kathak 6.Kathak Lok Temple 7.Tradition and History of Kathak 8.Kathak Parampara. 9.Brij Maharaj The master through...
read more There are following book on kathak dance theory. 1.Kathak Nritya parishad. 2.Kathak Indian classical dance. 3.Kathak the dance of storyteller 4.Kathak Nartan Vol.I 5.Elements of Kathak 6.Kathak Lok Temple 7.Tradition and History of Kathak 8.Kathak Parampara. 9.Brij Maharaj The master through my experience. 10.Introduction to Kathak. 11.Kathak Sagar. read less
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