Celebration of Pandit Birju Maharaj
Available now: On what would have been his 84th birthday, join us as we look back at the late Pandit Birju Maharaj’s unparalleled career and share how much he […]
Indian Dance
Pandit Birju Maharaj (1938 – 2022)
On January 17, the world lost a monumental figure in the world of Kathak dance. We are devastated to share that Kathak legend Pandit Birju Maharaj has passed away […]
Katha Dance Theatre Reopening Policies
On September 11, 2021, we will reopen our St. Louis Park studio for in-person classes and rehearsals. We also plan to resume in-person performances in the coming months, starting […]
Ganga to Mississippi – A Confluence of Waters
World Premiere Work-in-Progress PerformanceJune 25 – 27 on Vimeo We’re pleased to announce the work-in-progress premiere of an exciting new performance concept two years in the making! Ganga to […]
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A Note About Summer 2021
Dear KDT family, We’ve come to the difficult decision to not resume in-person learning this Summer, meaning that classes will remain virtual through August. I know this is disappointing […]
Announcing “MASK,” a New All-Virtual Project
We are pleased to announce that KDT Artistic Director Rita Mustaphi has been awarded a Creative Support For Individuals grant by the Minnesota State Arts Board to fund an exciting new […]
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Monthly Student Showcase
This 33rd anniversary year is made all the more unusual by the cancellation of Sadhana (a Sanskrit word translated as “methodical discipline to attain desired knowledge”), but we’re determined to […]
KDT to Receive Art Works Grant
Crystal, MN—National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Mary Anne Carter has approved more than $84 million in grants as part of the Arts Endowment’s second major funding announcement for […]
Virtual Concert Series
Available now: Soul to Sole (2010) Share your reactions by filling out our survey! At KDT, we have been continually amazed by your positivity in the face of the COVID-19 […]
Organizational Updates Regarding COVID-19
KDT has made the following changes in response to the pandemic: This post will continue to be updated as the situation evolves. To our beloved community members, thank you […]