Operating Support
Operating Support
Katha Dance Theatre (KDT) creates, performs, and educates through the arts of dance, music, poetry, and storytelling. Rooted in Kathak, the classical dance style of North India, KDT is dedicated to making Kathak dance accessible, inclusive and relevant.
Carol Bruess: author, speaker, relationship social scientist, and creator; Uri Camarena: business consultant; Michael Charron: arts educator, arts and civic leader; Richard Cohen: attorney in private practice, former state legislator; Emily Galusha: arts and civic leader, former arts administrator; Anthony Gardner, healthcare consultant; Ken Martin: political strategist, campaign manager; Philip McKenzie: adjunct college faculty; Michele Sterner: higher education administrator; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Woods: executive director, arts organization
Carol Bruess: author, speaker, relationship social scientist, and creator; Uri Camarena: business consultant; Michael Charron: arts educator, arts and civic leader; Richard Cohen: attorney in private practice, former state legislator; Emily Galusha: arts and civic leader, former arts administrator; Anthony Gardner, healthcare consultant; Ken Martin: political strategist, campaign manager; Philip McKenzie: adjunct college faculty; Michele Sterner: higher education administrator; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Woods: executive director, arts organization
ACHF Arts Access
A diverse audience of Minnesotans will learn & grow by experiencing Asian Indian art & culture through an ancient & expressive form of dance (Kathak). KDT will produce cross-cultural dance programming, outreach & residencies (live and/or virtual); survey participants to understand their experiences; document feedback in post-show discussions, online, through email, website & social media. 2: The underserved Asian-Indian community will have increased access to the dance, music, art, history and culture of India through KDT's programming. KDT will produce concerts & outreach activities featuring Kathak, the classical dance form of North India; track the size & percentage of its audience that is Asian Indian; train the next generation of Kathak dancers & choreographers.
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