Kathak is one of the eight forms of Indian classical dance. This dance form traces its origins to the nomadic bards of ancient northern India, known as Kathakars or storytellers. The name Kathak is derived from the Sanskrit word katha meaning story and katthaka in Sanskrit means “to tell a story”.
The story of Kathak begins in ancient times with the performances of professional story-tellers called kathakas who recited or sang stories from epics and mythology with some elements of dance. The traditions of the kathakas were hereditary and dances passed from generation to generation.
Indian Classic Dance 