Department of Kathak

Established in the year 1956, the Department of Kathak is one of the oldest Department of the University. Kathak is known as one of the most expressive Dance Forms in India. Like its vivid expressions and unique language, the department offers learning experience through various Under Graduate B.A. & B.A. Hons. programmes and Post Graduate M.A. level courses. Department also offers research activities through M. Phil., Ph. D. and D. Litt. programs. The department also nurtures creativity by introductory dance training facility for the young children through its various diploma level programmes Prathama, Madhayama, Vid & Kovid.

The Department also works for the preservation & enhancement of the art of Kathak dance style and thus enhancing the cultural heritage of India, which will result in enhancement of a better understanding of Indian values in the new generation.

For providing concert experience, students are also encouraged to participate in the ‘Shruti Mandal’ the cultural programme of Music and Dance organised once in a week at the University. Students are also given ample opportunities to exhibit their talents in various cultural progarmmes organised at India and abroad.

The Faculty of Dance works for the promotion and preservation of the traditional art of dance.

Department of Kathak Dance
Indira Kala Sangit Vishwavidyalaya
Khairagarh
Rajnandgaon
Chhattisgarh
Pin Code - 491 881
INDIA