Katha Dance Theatre

09/09/2026

Start your child's dance journey with KDT! Fall Semester is approaching, and we'd love to welcome them into our classroom. Our experienced teacher will lead students ages 6-10 in simple storytelling song dances to gradually introduce them to Kathak in an accessible way. Themes are often about animals and nature, familiar concepts that will help them relate to the dance movements while increasing their mind-body connection, coordination, and self-expression.

The class time is as follows:

Children (ages 6-10):
Saturdays, 9 - 9:45 am CT

Your child is free to learn virtually via Zoom or in-person at our beautiful and welcoming dance studio in St. Louis Park.

Learn more and register here: https://www.kathadance.org/product/grade-1a-new-beg-children-fall/

09/04/2026

Tickets are now on sale for the world premiere of "Rang-E-Ishq - Colors of Love," coming to The O’Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University October 10 (7:30 pm) - 11 (2 pm) (ASL-interpreted).

"Colors of Love" explores the universal power of love in all its iterations (divine, earthly, and in between) via classical North Indian Kathak dance and Sufi poetry. Choreographed by Rita Mustaphi and heavily influenced by Sufism, Colors of Love follows an unnamed narrator on his journey toward inner peace as expressed by dance and poetry. Full of explosions of color, emotional depth, and joy, is a Sufi/Kathak dance-theater meditation on the transformation of the human heart.

Buy your tickets now! Take $5 off General Admission and Preferred seats through the end of September with code EARLYBIRD: https://bit.ly/3V6Iiju

Dance. Discover. Transform.

08/24/2026

We had an amazing time at IndiaFest on August 15! Thank you to for having us!

Here are a few glimpses at our performance--thank you to Rishi Shah for the footage.

08/12/2026

Announcing the world premiere of Rang-E-Ishq - Colors of Love, coming to The O’Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University October 10-11. This evening-length performance joyfully explores the universal power of love through Kathak dance and Sufi poetry. Tickets and more info coming soon. Save the dates!

Photo by Rishi Shah

07/15/2026

We're excited to open enrollment for another fun and fulfilling semester of Kathak classes! Our classes are open to dancers of all abilities and ages (6 and above). The semester begins on September 12 and runs through January 17!

Kathak is so much more than a dance style. It promotes artistic expression and creativity; increases athleticism, flexibility, and agility, positively impacting physical and mental health; establishes strong mind-body connections and coordination; and provides important cultural context and knowledge. Our rigorous curriculum encourages self-expression and creativity in the classroom while providing high-quality, authentic Kathak education of the Lucknow tradition.

New to KDT? Our classes for new beginners are as follows:

Children (ages 6-10):
Saturdays, 9 - 9:45 am CT

Youth/Adult (ages 11+):
Saturdays, 3:30 - 4:45 pm CT

If you are new to KDT but have previous Kathak experience, email us to determine class placement.

Deadline: enroll by September 8. Learn more and enroll now: https://www.kathadance.org/our-school/classes/
Photo by Alexis Lund

06/30/2026

In all the excitement over Vasantotsav, we never took a moment to celebrate this year's Sadhana! Congratulations to our students for the hard work and dedication, our teachers for their leadership in and out of the classroom, and to the many parents and volunteers who worked hard to make this possible.

And a special thank you to .jana.nair for capturing the day with these photos!

06/08/2026

Our first Vasantotsav! It was such a beautiful night, full of creativity, sisterhood and community. We're so proud of our amazing company and apprentice dancers, and of our choreographers: Sarika Haris, Rupa Nair, Aaratrika Mondal and Shilpi Chatterjee. Thank you to our volunteers and to everyone who attended the show--we're so grateful for your support and enthusiasm. Congratulations to KDT's fearless leader, Rita Mustaphi, for making this all possible.

And thank you to alexis_lund_photography for your gorgeous photos. More to come!

If you attended the show and would like to share your feedback, we'd love to hear from you: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F6T8MCH

06/04/2026

Just a couple more days until Vasantotsav! 7:30 pm this Saturday at Eden Prairie Central Middle School Perfoming Arts Center. Tickets and more info at the link in our bio.

Our dancers are still busy rehearsing! Here's another look.

06/03/2026

Only a few more days until Vasantotsav! Join us this Saturday, June 6 at 7:30 pm--tickets and full info here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/vasantotsav--2026

06/02/2026

Another quick look at Vasantotsav rehearsals! Join us at 7:30 pm this Saturday at Eden Prairie CMS Performing Arts Center. Learn more and get your tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/vasantotsav--2026