💃 Kathak Tarana – Classical Dance by Deepti Kulkarni

🎭 Performance Type: Classical Dance – Kathak
🕒 Duration: 6 minutes 10 seconds
🎵 Music: Hindustani Classical Vocal

🌟 Performance Overview

Step into the captivating world of Kathak Tarana, where rhythm meets storytelling and every spin carries the grace of centuries-old tradition. Tarana is a musical composition of abstract syllables sung at a brisk pace, challenging the dancer to merge precision with expression.

In this performance, Krishna, the eternal symbol of love, compassion, and divine play, takes many forms. With Radha, he becomes the charming mischief-maker, infusing the stage with joy, laughter, and pure affection. When Indra’s wrath brings torrential rain, Krishna lifts the mighty Govardhan Hill to protect his devotees — an act of unwavering guardianship that melts even Indradev’s pride.

The performance also brings to life Krishna’s triumph over the venomous serpent Kaliya, whose defeat and symbolic dance beneath Krishna’s feet remind us that good will always overpower evil. These vignettes celebrate love, courage, and harmony with nature, all woven together through the elegance of Kathak footwork, spins, and gestures.

👤 About the Performer

Deepti Kulkarni is an accomplished Kathak dancer with an international presence. She has graced stages across India, China, France, Korea, and Cyprus, captivating audiences with her mastery of rhythm, grace, and emotive storytelling.

In Cyprus, she is a familiar name in cultural circles, performing regularly with Sanskriti Cyprus, including at the much-loved Ganpati festival celebrations. Her performance at Ganeshotsav 2023 was widely appreciated for its technical brilliance and soulful expression.

💬 Performer’s Note

“Dancing is an art, a language, a story told not just by the feet but by the soul.”

🕉 About Kathak

Kathak, one of the eight recognized classical dance forms of India, originated as a storytelling art in the temples and courts of North India. Known for its intricate footwork, graceful pirouettes, and expressive gestures, Kathak blends rhythm with narrative, transporting the audience into the world of gods, heroes, and timeless legends.

🎭 Stage Experience at Namaste Cyprus

For this performance, the stage will feature special lighting effects, especially during the Govardhan lifting and Kaliya Mardan sequences, to heighten the drama of the storytelling. Gentle fog effects will add a mystical aura, creating a visual atmosphere as enchanting as the dance itself.