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Freshman dancer Riddhi Dangle dances to a technical piece called a bol on Aug. 24. Technical pieces for Kathak include bols, ladis, tehais, baants, and tukras. “These pieces are useful to a Kathak dancer's repertoire because they include different rhythmic permutations of chakkars (spins), tatkaar (footwork), and angles,” Dangle said.

Performing traditional dance strengthens students’ ties to culture

Anoushka Jena September 25, 2025

During the nine nights of Navaratri, dancers gather in circles and move to the rhythm of dhol (drum) beats, dandiyas (sticks) and clapping hands. Brightly colored outfits swirl as the Hindu festival celebrates...

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