Kathak: The Dance of Storytellers (2024)
Overview
Toronto-based, award-winning dancer, teacher, and choreographer Joanna De Souza takes us through her journey as a non-South Asian dancer in the classical dance form of Kathak.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $2,500.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.969 |
Directed By
Pragati Kaushal
Crew
Ruben Harjono
Grace Ndomatezo
Pragati Kaushal
Olivia Karlo
Alexander Zip
Ro Charifa
Daniel Laurin
Pratibha Kaushal
TOP CAST
Joanna De Souza
Self
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