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Kathak (Devanagari: कथक) is one of the nine major forms of Indian classical dance. Its origin is attributed to the traveling bards in ancient northern India known as Kathakar ("storyteller"), who communicated stories from the Hindu epics through dance, songs and music.
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Kathak (Devanagari: कथक) is one of the nine major forms of Indian classical dance. Its origin is attributed to the traveling bards in ancient northern India known as Kathakar ("storyteller"), who communicated stories from the Hindu epics through dance, songs and music.
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Kathakars were ancient storytellers in India who used dance, music, and narration to convey tales, often from Hindu epics. They are the precursors of Kathak dancers, blending storytelling with rhythmic movements.
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