2026-07-09T10:47:15-07:00 2025-08-31 990 2024-09-01 363557119 Katha Dance Theatre Katha Dance Theatre KATH 6127085217 5444 Orchard Avenue N Crystal MN 55429 Kalyan Mustaphi Executive Director 6127085217 2026-06-30 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Katha Dance Theatre Katha Dance Theatre KALYAN MUSTAPHI 5444 Orchard Ave N Crystal MN 55429 451177 0 X www.kathadance.org X Non Profit Dance Company 1987 MN Katha Dance Theatre (KDT) creates, promotes and teaches Kathak Dance of North India that is based on cultural history, storytelling, poetry, music, and movements. KDT is dedicated to make learning accessible, inclusive and relevant, thus enhancing the local diverse community. 6 6 3 100 0 0 236219 299202 177419 125375 9877 26600 0 0 423515 451177 0 0 0 0 138625 92597 0 0 2738 205566 255227 344191 347824 79324 103353 520568 623921 0 0 520568 623921 The mission of Katha Dance Theatre (KDT) is to preserve Kathak Dance Culture of Northern India through the development of innovative and collaborative works. KDT strives to make Kathak Dance acceessible through an uncompromising commitment to educational programs, performances and outreach efforts, thus pushing the dance form's boundaries while establishing a diverse cultural community to embraces all. 0 0 95346 96235 6215 School of Kathak Dance: Native to North India, Kathak originated in 400 BC as a storytelling device to portray the epic tales of Hindu scripture, Mahabharata and Ramayana. Poetry was combined with rhythmic movement to aid in the worshipdul storytelling. During the medieval period, Kathak became an established part of court culture, performed under the patronage of India's Persian kings and Muslim mughals. This sealed Kathak's transition from colloquial entertainment to classical art form. Thus, Kathak developed into a strong dance tradition that incorporates elements of both Hindu and Muslim cultures. At KDT school, we follow an academic calendar and conduct weekly curriculum-based Kathak dance training to over 102 aspiring dancers ages 6 and above in 2 semesters (Fall and Spring) plus a Summer session. In addition, we offer a Summer intensive for reinforcing technical aspects of Kathak dance. During the pandemic, we started teaching virtually that brought in students from other states. We continue to keep both options open (in-person and virtual). 111780 94500 7800 Panchatantra: In the Fall of 2024, KDT premiered a brand-new production based on the ancient animal fables of the same name. The show took the stage in November at The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University in St. Paul. In elaborate animal masks, dancers portrayed anthropomorphic creatures enacting stories with morals meant to impart life lessons to audiences of all ages. The show was set to original music by R&B artist J.D. Steele, bringing in KDT's commitment to cross-cultural collaboration. It also highlighted Kathak's origins as a storytelling art form and its signature emotional expressiveness. 17585 0 20000 Prakritir Pratisodh - Nature's Revenge in Appleton: KDT premiered a full-length version of this show on tour in Appleton, Wisconsin. Nature's Revenge first premiered as a work-in-progress as part of the Cowles Center's Fall Forward Festival in 2023. The performance took place in April of 2025 at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. It fleshed out the original concept, embodying climate change through a series of Kathak dance vignettes. In showing what happens when human actions drive the five basic elements of nature (earth, water, fire, air, & space; in Indian philosophy and Ayurveda considered the fundamental building blocks of the universe & human body) out of sync, Nature's Revenge demonstrated how we can work together to bring them back into harmony. This show used Kathak as the foundation upon which to portray a modern concept grounded in social justice, embodying our mission to make Kathak inclusive and relevant to all. 17411 0 10960 Sadhana - After year long learning Kathak Dance, a yearly performance for the KDT students was held in Hopkins High School, Hopkins, MN. They performed all the dances and techniques Taught by KDT Dance Teachers. Wearing Kathak Costumes, Jewelry and ankle bells, they danced in front of their parents, neighbors and friends with great enthusiasm and joy. 400 were in the audience. Saraswathi Puja and Spring Festivals. Goddess Saraswathi is the goddess of learning, music and dance. KDT students performed in the temple of Hindu Society of Minnesota. They prepared flower garden, painted floor to decorate and performed the puja ritual. At the end, they performed dances meant for goddess Saraswathi and advent of spring. Shakopee School- KDT students were invited by Shakopee School Management to perform in the Fall Festival. Four of KDT students performed what they learned in the KDT School. Kathak Yatra - Eau Claire,WI - Kathak Yatra - The journey of Kathak dance through history. It offered the viewer a glimpse of the evolution of Kathak dance throughout India's historical eras. Starting from the temple period, through the royal courts of the kings and the emperors, to today's proscenium stages! The word Kathak is derived from the Sanskrit word Katha, meaning "a story." Rhythmic footwork, fast pirouettes, and complex movements characterize this graceful spontaneous dance. The form has its origin in the narrative tradition of the village minstrel, the 'Kathakars' , who sang songs of heroic tales and dramatized their lyrics with subtle gestures and expressions. Around the 16th century AD, the art came from the temples to the royal courts, where it acquired secular elements of sophistication, especially in its pure dance passages. It also represented a unique synthesis of both Hindu and Muslim cultures, blessing Kathak with a unique balance of approach that makes it the most natural of all Indian classical dance forms. Time Piece- Collaborative work with Flying Dance who performs Tap Dance. KDT Performers worked with Tap Dance Dancer with Tap Dance Music. 17411 0 10960 242122 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 MN X KALYAN MUSTAPHI 6127085217 5444 Orchard Avenue N Crystal MN 55429 Rita Mustaphi Artistic Director 40 0 X 91850 0 0 Kalyan Mustaphi Executive Director 40 0 X 11193 0 0 Monica Shukla Secretary 10 0 X 1850 0 0 Ryan Newcom Member, Board of Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Nash Sheik Member, Board of Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Kusum Gosain Member, Board of Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 104893 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 185158 114044 0 299202 Dance School Fees 611610 78828 78828 0 0 outreach Fees 711000 34735 34735 0 0 Admission 711110 11812 11812 0 0 0 0 0 0 125375 26600 26600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 451177 151975 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 64000 28400 35600 0 0 0 0 0 21649 7660 12907 1082 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6948 0 6601 347 2000 0 2000 0 0 0 0 0 9500 2850 6650 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 107783 102583 5200 0 13639 13639 0 0 9910 3946 4973 991 6367 4457 1592 318 0 0 0 0 66303 51043 15260 0 5994 5395 599 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9154 0 9154 0 271 0 271 0 Various Fees to run organization 1580 316 1264 0 Food and Entertainment 2977 2084 893 Costumes for the Perfomances 12240 12240 0 0 Audio, Video and Light 7509 7509 0 0 347824 242122 102964 2738 37868 14421 399975 528309 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36618 9155 31832 27463 50893 53728 520568 623921 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 330568 487921 190000 136000 520568 623921 520568 623921 103353 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 125724 153778 324063 236219 299202 1138986 109713 102693 124472 177472 125375 639725 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 235437 256471 448535 413691 424577 1778711 0 0 0 0 0 0 109713 102693 124472 177419 125375 639672 109713 102693 124472 177419 125375 639672 1139039 4795 2140 3679 9877 26660 47151 4795 2140 3679 9877 26660 47151 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 240232 258611 452214 423568 451237 1825862 0.62384 0.5914 0.02582 0.015 X Schedule A, Part I, Line 12 Katha Dance Theatre does not have any other income than which are filed. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21831 5458 16373 0 14787 3697 11090 0 0 0 0 27463 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Kalyan Mustaphi, Exe Director is the husband of Rita Mustaphi, Artistic Director Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b 990 return is being sent to the Board of Director for review. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 All documents are available upon request for legitimate or specific purpose Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Form 990 Part IX, Line 11g -List of Independent Contractor- Aaratrika Mondal-2737, Aaswari Dandekar-625, Ajay Patel-1665, Anchal Sahni-536, Ayusmita Mondal-200, Bob Beverage-8460, Craig Hoensee-705, Indra Khariwal-200, Ishani Nandan-2054, Johnny Struzyk-800, Kalyan Mustaphi-9192, Kamala Nair-561, Kavya Nair-800, Kevin Jones-750, Mark LaCourse-500, Mike Grogan-2348, Mike Hagen-800, Monica Shukla-1840, Mukta Sathe-5200, Nivedita Sahni-7450, Priyanka-200, Ray Patel- Steveson-350, Richa Raja-200, Rita Mustaphi-27850, Rohini Chatwani-660, Rupa Nair-5383, Sanjukta Mitra-3000, Sanya 400, Sarika Haris-9799, Sejal Pattanayak-200, Shilpi Chatterjee-6653, Shraddha Chelluri-200, Siona Haris-600, Souvik Chakraborty-3901, Trisha Manjure-200, Sherry Burke-3475. IRS granted 6 months of extension to file by July 2026