Kathak and Flamenco

There are quite a few areas of striking convergence between the two genres of Kathak and Flamenco, flamed primarily due to emotionalism, expression, rhythm, depth and sensitivity. The Flamenco dance of the Spanish gitanos, finds expression in percussive footwork, and rhythmic cycles. The key elements of the dance form include the movements of arms, palms and fingers as well as tapping and are closely connected to the music and rhythm. In flamenco a dancer is accompanied by a guitar, singing, clapping and a cajón. As a dance form Flamenco, is dynamic and bordering on aggressive, and often with an erotic character.

If this interests you, you may check out EU World Dance and Torobaka.

An interesting scholarly comparison of Flamenco with Kathak can be found in KFHistory.