On Februrary 21 2023, we had a wonderful ghungroo (bell) ceremony where 12 students received their bells, and started a new chapter in their study of Kathak. Thanks to Ira Raina, and Amrit Phull for teaching with such knowledge and passion. photos by Jaliya.
On December 18, 2022, we presented AAMAD, our first in-person student showcase since the start of the pandemic Video clips of the day are up in our Gallery.
We are returning to our in-person student showcase!
AAMAD
Sunday December 18 @ 2pm
Fairview Library Theatre
General Admission $20
Students/Seniors $10
Eventbrite : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aamad-live-kathak-student-showcase-tickets-458458149667
Or by Cash/Credit at the door.
From July 14-17, our international kathak family came together from literally all around the world! We had not been on the dance floor together since our time in Karjat India, in January 2020, and it was a complete celebration of the art we love and our community. We danced, we sweat, we learned new compositions and continued our personal journeys with kathak and its potentials.
Please enjoy this experimental afternoon session, where you will witness our exploring the Nava Rasa.
https://www.facebook.com/KathakToronto/videos/504061351491234
M-DO/KathakToronto presented Continuum
A celebration of Traditional and Contemporary Kathak
7 pm Saturday June 18, 2022
Church of St. Stephen-in-the-Fields
103 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 Naidu
Harmonium/Recitation Joanna de Souza
Electric Bass Ian de Souza
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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
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:
From September 15th-19th, 2021, Arzoo Dance Theatre and M-DO/KathakToronto are joining forces once again in presenting this amazing learning opportunity for kathak dancers and emerging to mid-career choreographers.
Working with master mentors Maulik Shah (Ahmedabad, India), and
Misty Wensel (Regina, Sask), dancer/creators will have the rare chance to deepen their practise from the perspectives of tradition to contemporary and contemporary to tradition.
Space is limited and attendance will be based on dance experience, so apply soon to ensure your spot!
We also invite kathak choreographers with works in progress to apply to our Choreographer’s Voice showcase afternoon sessions September 18-19.
VISIT : http://arzoodancetheatre.com/angikam/ for all information and registration.
Seminar costs: $75 CDN
Please make payments to payment4kathak@gmail.com
Generously Funded in part by the Toronto Arts Council and the
Ontario Arts Council
On May 22 & 23, 2021, M-DO/KathakToronto joined forces with Chhandika Boston and Chhandam Nritya Bharati Mumbai, in presenting an international dance-a-thon in support COVID aid for India. This 24-hour non-stop dance marathon was supported by more than 100 participating dancers and 25 session leaders. It created a wealth of dance content, shared an incredible breadth of experience, and extended the usual ZOOM platform energy exponentially.
All of this for a cause: Art for Community – Art for Aid – Art for Beauty
Together we gathered more than $13,000 in donation pledges for a variety of NGO’s working on the ground. The response has been overwhelming and so the funding drive continues.
Please visit the event page here on our site for links to CanadaHelps.org and Doctors Without Borders and make a donation today.
I want to know more about it ..I am diploma holder in kathak from pracheen kala Kendra and keen to learn and choreograph both .
Please help me with more details
Hi Neha, thanks for yoor interest. I apologize for not seeing this message earlier.
please go to the website listed on our ANGIKAM poster for more information and registration details. Our registration closes on Wednesday August 25.
fondly joannadi