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
Frequently Asked Questions about studying Kathak and starting your lessons
Information on classes in Toronto
Our blog highlighting upcming events and recent shows
M-DO/KathakToronto presented ContinuumA celebration of Traditional and Contemporary Kathak 7 pm Saturday June 18, 2022 Church of St. Stephen-in-the-Fields103 Bellevue Ave, Toronto, M5T 2N8(College St west of Spadina, east of Lippincott) Kathak solo by Aarti Anand with Duet by Jane Morris and Mihaela Dirlea Musicians:Tabla Santosh NaiduHarmonium/Recitation Joanna de SouzaElectricRead More…
Read this post →As part of a 4-part walks series M-DO/KathakToronto opens with animating our very own Black Creek, through dance, music , spoken word, and a ceremonial full moon fire ceremony. Event is FREE. Meet at the Derrydown parking lot for 2 pm. Register through the link below www.myseumoftoronto.com/exhibition/intersections-2022/
Read this post →In the fall of 2021, Pramit Baul (instagram.com/kathakkachakkar) interviewed Joanna for his weekly Kathak podcast. Thanks for letting me revisit memories, and dream for the future Pramit. Listen here:
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.