Hindustani
Lucknow Gharana
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Kathak Tradition
Founder
Ishwari Prasad (from Handia, Prayagraj)
Characteristics
- ●Graceful, lyrical style emphasizing subtlety and refined aesthetics
- ●Small, intricate todas and tukdas
- ●Delicate hand movements (nazakat)
- ●Signature gat nikas depicting various characters
- ●Expressive storytelling through dance
Notable Artists
Other Notable Artists
Birju Maharaj·Acchan Maharaj·Lachhu Maharaj·Shambhu Maharaj·Jai Kishan Maharaj