The New York Kathak Festival

The New York Kathak Festival strives to be an inclusive, inspiring platform for established and emerging artists, with space for connection, dialogue, and exchange. The festival will take place on June 25-27, 2027. Artists are paid an honorarium for presenting their work at the festival.

Applications are due by November 30th, 2026 at 11:59PM eastern standard time.

Requirements

• Dancers must be over the age of 21 if applying as soloists or leading a group.
• The New York Kathak Festival is an inclusive platform for kathak artists globally. This application process is an open one—anyone can apply.

Application Instructions

Note that your video is the most important part of your application—if your video does not reflect what you describe in the application, or if it does not meet our guidelines outlined in this FAQ, your application will not be considered.