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TKP 004: Rachna Ramya
With over 40 years of Kathak, Rachna ji is the epitome of a life dedicated to the arts. In this podcast we talk about her training, establishing herself on her own in conneticut in 1988, her comprhensive Kathak book written in English and dive into current issues she sees in Kathak.
Link to website and book
http://kathakusa.com/
https://www.amazon.com/Kathak-Dance-Storytellers-Rachna-Ramya/dp/9386906880/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1604778992&refinements=p_27%3ARachna+Ramya&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Rachna+Ramya
Timestamps
00:55 Beginnings and Early Days
03:10 Early Days of Sumbhaav
19:47 Markers of Progress
24:14 The need for a book in Kathak
26:25 Favorite Sections of the book
27:57 Writing about the History of Kathak
28:49 The other Indian Classical Dances
30:42 Connecticut and Rachna ji
33:04 12 day program for Kathak Education
33:48 Social Issues through Kathak
35:05 Ted Harshey Dance Marathon
36:11 Responsibilities as Dance Marathon Coordinator
37:57 Progress of Kathak in USA since 1988
38:42 Future Hopes for Kathak in the US
44:35 Future Projects
48:35 A day in the Life of Rachna ji
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With over 40 years of Kathak, Rachna ji is the epitome of a life dedicated to the arts. In this podcast we talk about her training, establishing herself on her own in conneticut in 1988, her comprhensive Kathak book written in English and dive into current issues she sees in Kathak.
Link to website and book
http://kathakusa.com/
https://www.amazon.com/Kathak-Dance-Storytellers-Rachna-Ramya/dp/9386906880/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1604778992&refinements=p_27%3ARachna+Ramya&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Rachna+Ramya
Timestamps
00:55 Beginnings and Early Days
03:10 Early Days of Sumbhaav
19:47 Markers of Progress
24:14 The need for a book in Kathak
26:25 Favorite Sections of the book
27:57 Writing about the History of Kathak
28:49 The other Indian Classical Dances
30:42 Connecticut and Rachna ji
33:04 12 day program for Kathak Education
33:48 Social Issues through Kathak
35:05 Ted Harshey Dance Marathon
36:11 Responsibilities as Dance Marathon Coordinator
37:57 Progress of Kathak in USA since 1988
38:42 Future Hopes for Kathak in the US
44:35 Future Projects
48:35 A day in the Life of Rachna ji