Description
Rachna Sarang learned traditional Kathak dance in Mumbai, India. The dance form draws its name from kathakaar, meaning “storyteller.” Rachna Sarang is a master of this art. Through graceful movements and intense emotion, her stories are inspired by classical Hindu as well as contemporary sources. Rachna has been in the United States for almost 50 years. Now, she teaches new generations, passing down not only the dance but her heritage. She is the recipient of a 2026 New Jersey Heritage Fellowship.
Produced, Directed and Edited by Nate Reininga for State of the Arts. Director of Photography: Nate Reininga. Additional Camera: Cody Buesing & Jessica Dotson. Special thanks to Barkha Patel & Barkha Dance Company, Rachna Sarang Academy of Performing Arts, Vama Shah, Kumarpal Shah & Family.
