Kathak Classical Indian Dance in Iowa with Wendy Stegall

Kathak For Young Audiences: K-12

- One Hour Assemblies (See Below)

- Full-Day Immersion - Customized for your school

- Residencies - 2-day, 3-day, one week

Higher Education

- Lecture/Demonstrations - universities and colleges

One Hour Assemblies - Sample







               Opening Dance

"They talked about the program for days!"

--Marilyn Scott

Pence Elementary School



     Brief History of Kathak

The Persian Kings brought belly dancers with them, who danced beside the Indians. They learned from one another and a new dance form began to emerge as entertainment for Kings. In the last 200 years of this empire, the Kathak we know today was formed, with the help of a line of musicans and poets unequalled for their intricacy, refinement and virtuosity. Tabla and Pacawaj accompinied the dancers in increasingly intricate patterns.

      Footwork Demo

A Hundred Bells

      "Ghungaroos"

       Story Telling Hands

Children love to make shapes: bumblebee, flowers,

cow, lion, moon, birds, snake . . .

Storytelling Dance -

More Dancing w/turns and

       Drumming Feet

Questions & Answers

I can't believe how attentive they were. (About the youngest children.) I've never seen them so good!"

Joe Carr -- Principal, Pence Elementary

These 45 minute to one hour shows weave history and Indian culture into an exciting presentation of a dance-art that contains many modern components. Sometimes we create "sound symphonies" that show kids even rap music can be found in the rhythms and recitations of Kathak. "Kita Kita Taka Taka!" Children come away with an understanding of the differences and samenesses that underly different music and dance traditons. For more information on one week residencies go to Iowaartscouncil.org and navigate to arts in education / artists roster. You can find Wendy's page there. I can tailor a show to meet certain requirements. For more info, contact Wendy Stegall at 641-472-4222 or email her at wendy@kathakwendy.com.

One day residencies can be structured in any combination of performance, classes and creating a show involving the kids themselves for later in the day.