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/
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