A Guru's Journey

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The book explores the impact of Pandit Chitresh Das's introduction of kathak dance to the U.S. in 1970 and its evolution within the Indian diaspora, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area. Through an ethnographic lens, former student Sarah Morelli examines the complexities of teaching and performing kathak, addressing themes of cultural identity, gender, and race. She delves into the aesthetics and techniques of kathak, including footwork and storytelling, while highlighting the cultural contexts that shape this classical dance form.