📝 Kathak🔸Tracing its origins from the Ras Leela of Brajbhoomi, Kathak is the traditional dance form of Uttar Pradesh. 🔸Kathak derived its name from the ‘Kathika’ or the story-tellers who recited verses from the epics, with gestures and music.🔸During the Mughal era, the dance form degenerated into lascivious style and branched off into court dance. It was also influenced by Persian costumes and styles of dancing. 🔸The classical style of Kathak was revived by Lady Leela Sokhey in the 20th century.📝 Features of Kathak :🔸 An important feature of Kathak is the development of different gharanas as it is based on Hindustani style of music: ❖ Lucknow: Reached its peak under the reign of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. It puts more importance on expression and grace. ❖ Jaipur: Initiated by Bhanuji, it emphasised fluency, speed and long rhythmic patterns.❖ Raigarh: It developed under the patronage of Raja Chakradhar Singh. It is unique in its emphasis on percussion music. ❖ Banaras: It developed under Janakiprasad. It sees a greater use of floor and lays special emphasis on symmetry.

📝 Kathak

🔸Tracing its origins from the Ras Leela of Brajbhoomi, Kathak is the 

traditional dance form of Uttar Pradesh. 

🔸Kathak derived its name from the 

‘Kathika’ or the story-tellers who recited verses from the epics, with gestures and music.

🔸During the Mughal era, the dance form degenerated into lascivious style and branched off into court dance. It was also influenced by Persian costumes and styles of dancing. 

🔸The classical style of Kathak was revived by Lady Leela Sokhey in the 20th century.

📝 Features of Kathak :

🔸 An important feature of Kathak is the development of different gharanas as it is based on Hindustani style of music: 

❖ Lucknow: Reached its peak under the reign of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. It puts more importance on expression and grace. 

❖ Jaipur: Initiated by Bhanuji, it emphasised fluency, speed and long rhythmic patterns.

❖ Raigarh: It developed under the patronage of Raja Chakradhar Singh. It is unique in its emphasis on percussion music. 

❖ Banaras: It developed under Janakiprasad. It sees a greater use of floor and lays special emphasis on symmetry.