Lucknow, May 17 -- The participants at a 30-day Kathak workshop that began at Birju Maharaj Kathak Sansthan belong to entirely different backgrounds. From a school student to nurse, housewife and even a retired banker, people from different walks have enrolled themselves for the workshop and what unites them is their passion to learn the classical dance form.

Before entering the Sansthan where the classes are being conducted under the supervision of Kathak performer Upasana Dixit, they leave the stress of their personal and professional lives outside just to step in the shoes of a learner. The workshop began earlier this week, and every day begins with a revision of the last morning's lesson before they start with the new steps.

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