Fall 2025 Open House
We’re excited to welcome all new and prospective students to join us for a free open house at our studio! Learn the basics of Kathak in a welcoming and […]
Our Fall semester starts on September 6. Learn more and enroll below! (New to KDT? Come to our Open House on August 23.)
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Join us on August 23 from 10 am to 12 pm at our studio! Open to new and prospective students.
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Your tax-deductible donation helps amplify diverse voices, support our nearly 40-year impact on Minnesota’s arts scene and ensure Kathak’s artistic future.
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Dance. Discover. Transform.
Katha Dance Theatre has been producing award-winning shows that stimulate the mind and stir the soul for over 35 years.
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An ancient cultural tradition
KDT works to preserve and propel this 2,000 year-old art form forward within today’s dance landscape.
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KDT’s school, run by a disciple of the legendary Pandit Birju Maharaj, offers a rigorous Kathak curriculum.
Katha Dance Theatre seeks to engage the local community with cross-cultural workshops and performances.
The latest goings-on at KDT!
We’re excited to welcome all new and prospective students to join us for a free open house at our studio! Learn the basics of Kathak in a welcoming and […]
We’re excited to announce that KDT Founder and Artistic Director Rita Mustaphi has been named the 2025 winner of Dance/USA‘s prestigious Ernie Award. As they put it, “The ‘Ernie’ […]
We rely on your generosity to sustain our programming, which aims to inspire, captivate, and educate audiences about the beautiful Kathak dance tradition while expanding its artistic boundaries, making it more inclusive and accessible to all.