Traditions Continued - Parampara

We've created this recital of Kathak dance, again to showcase the importance of live accompaniment for Kathak dancers in countries such as Canada.

This performance hopes to stay true to its name and display "Traditions Continued." Parampara is such a vital concept in Indian Classical artforms as the action of 'passing on' is what has kept these historic artforms alive to this day. Jaipur Gharana is the oldest style of Kathak and being able to present the traditional compositions is an honour in itself and many of the compositions being presented in the show are those passed down generation to generation. Traditions Continued, is the act of passing down the historic compositions as well as integrating newer creations to adapt to the creativity of each generation of Gurus/Teachers as well as emerging Kathak practioners. I would like to thank ArtReach and the Toronto Arts Council for their support for this project.

Host or Publisher Vaishnavi Panwar