Kathak (Hindi: कथक) is one of the nine forms of Indian classical dance. This dance form traces its origins to the nomadic bards of ancient northern India, known as Kathakars or storytellers. Its form today contains traces of temple and ritual dances, and the influence of the bhakti movement.

The term Kathak is derived from the Sanskrit word katha meaning “story”, and katthaka in Sanskrit means “he who tells a story”, or “to do with stories”. The name of the form is properly कत्थक katthak, with the geminated dental to show a derived form, but this has since simplified to modern-day कथक kathak. kathaa kahe so kathak is a saying many teachers pass on to their pupils, which is generally translated as “she/he who tells a story, is a kathak”, but which can also be translated as “that which tells a story, that is ‘Kathak'”.

Affiliated to Prayag Sangit Samiti + Diploma from Nupur

Duration course : 6 years
Age Limit : Above 6 years

• Selected Kathak scholars of Nupur are recommended to apply for CTSSS (Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme), conducted by CCRT.
• Theory & Yoga are also part of learning and also mandatory for each course.
• Prayag university’s Examination fee (Form & Practical Fee) will be decided at the time of examination only. Nupur is not responsible for it.
• Uniform: White kurta payzama/black trousers & white t-shirt (for boys) & white chudidaar payzama and frock suit, dupatta (for girls) compulsory for all Kathak students.
• Session for this course is taken from July to June. Course fee is irrespective of any absence of student, to be submitted course wise.
• Theory exam will be held in December and Practical in the month of May.
• Monthly fees of the months May & June must be submitted in the month of May.