School of Dance
Study and perform Kathak
Kathak classes and performances in downtown Toronto
Combining skill and passion, and reflecting a great respect for tradition
Study and perform Kathak
Choreographer and artistic director, Joanna de Souza, is a thirty-five year disciple of Pt. Chitresh Das
We are actively involved in the community and in the promotion of arts, culture and tradition in the GTA
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Some times give rise to a point of reflection. It may be a birthday, an anniversary, or in this case moving into the collective third decade of the 21st century. January 4-11, 2020 set a tone where deeply connected community, honoured the past with our collective histories, and joyfully dancedRead More…
Read this post →Rhyme and Reason, our annual student recital, held December 14 at the Palmerston Library Theatre, was a smashing success. Over 50 dancers joined forces to share their tremendous passions for all things kathak! Original music by stellar musicians Ian de Souza, Santosh Naidu, Irfaan Khan, and Joanna de Souza supportedRead More…
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On Saturday December 14, M-DO/KathakToronto proudly presents Rhyme and Reason. ONLY 5 TICKETS LEFT FOR MATINEE SHOW ONLY – EVENING SHOW SOLD OUT- SORRY The theme for our 2019 Annual Student recital is connecting the Nava Rasa, or Nine Sentiments (emotional states) that are inherent in Kathak dance, through poetryRead More…
Read this post →A Charitable Organization with Revenue Canada, M-DO/KathakToronto is a dance organization that takes its name from the Tibetan word for 'meeting point'. Like the City of Toronto, our organization is a place where cultures come together, tradition is honoured, and new creative ideas are born. Facilitated by our informed Teaching Staff, we offer classes, performances, and contribute to our vibrant arts community, through workshops.