India, Dec. 18 -- Just like every art form, dance at its core is a dialogue of aesthetics, technique, and expressive depth. That essence came alive on Tuesday evening at Gunjan: The Rhythm of Grace, a Kathak dance tribute to legendary music composers late Pt Jwala Prasad and Pt Madho Prasad by the disciples of Padma Shri Shovana Narayan.

At the heart of the evening was the celebration of more than five decades of Kathak instruction by Shovana. Reflecting on her journey, Shovana shared what Kathak has meant to her over the years. "Kathak has grounded me, and at the same time, it has allowed me to live my imagination, explore and express myself. Kathak also helped me overcome the difficulties that I faced in my life. It has given me so muc...