Join Katha Dance Theatre (KDT) for our first annual Vasantotsav – Spring Festival! We're excited to bring the community together for a festival showcasing established and emerging Kathak choreographers.

The program (Prakriti aur Parampara: Nature and Tradition) begins at 7:30 pm with selections from Kathak E-motion. Choreographed by Rita Mustaphi, it showcases pure Kathak with a focus on Abhinaya, the form's integral expression of emotions.

Next is the world premiere of Ritu Ranga, the first production in the history of KDT to be choreographed solely by KDT Company members. Emerging choreographers Sarika Haris, Rupa Nair, Shilpi Chatterjee and Aaratrika Mondal worked closely with Rita Mustaphi as they crafted their pieces, each of which is based on a different meteorological season.

Vasantotsav 2026
Saturday, June 6 at 7:30pm -- doors open at 7:00pm
Location: Eden Prairie Central Middle School Performing Arts Center
Runtime: 2 hours, including a 30-minute intermission with refreshments provided by Best of India

Tickets
Pick-your-price: $20-$50
VIP: $60
Student: $15

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Additional grant funding is provided by the McKnight Foundation, the St. Paul and Minnesota Foundation, and the generosity of KDT's private donors.