Is Kathak a folk dance or not?

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It is....!! It is the classical dance form from Uttar Pradesh. The origin of Kathak is traditionally attributed to the traveling bards in ancient northern India known as Kathakars or storytellers.
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Yes it is a folk dance
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Yes....Kathak is one of the eight major forms of Indian classical dance. It is the classical dance form from Uttar Pradesh.
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Yes....Kathak isone of the eight major forms ofIndian classical dance. It is the classical dance form from Uttar Pradesh. read less
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Kathak is originated from Uttar Pradesh.Kathak is a one of eight form of classical dance and derived from katha and story teller.
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Kathak is originated from Uttar Pradesh.Kathak is a one of eight form of classical dance and derived from katha and story teller.
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