New York Kathak Festival

New York City’s only festival dedicated to Kathak returns this Summer! This year’s festival promises to be a vibrant celebration of the dance form, featuring some of the world’s most talented Kathak artists across genres. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the art form, this is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty and richness of Kathak dance, through performances, workshops, and discussions.

Featuring artists like Saswati Sen, Vidha Lal, Rachna Nivas, Tanveer Alam and more!

The New York Kathak Festival is a nonprofit organization that presents and promotes dancers, scholars, and practitioners of Kathak, a classical dance tracing its origins to India. They produce a festival bringing together established and emerging artists from across the United States and beyond. The Kathak Festival is produced by the American Kathak community, inspiring creative exchange between local Kathak artists and diverse New York audiences.