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Akram Khan (Contex (Born - 29 July 1974 (Khan was born in Wimbledon,…

- - - - His previous collaborators include the National Ballet of China, actress Juliette Binoche, ballerina Sylvie Guillem, choreographers/dancers Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and Israel Galván, singer Kylie Minogue, visual artists Anish Kapoor, Antony Gormley and Tim Yip, writer Hanif Kureishi and composers Steve Reich, Nitin Sawhney, Jocelyn Pook and Ben Frost
- - - - Kathak originated within the Hindu temples as a means of portraying the epic tales contained within the Mahabharata and Ramayana, Hindu scriptures. Poetry combined with rhythmic movement to aid in the worshipful storytelling.
        
        Behind palace walls, the emotional and graceful storytelling Hindu roots combined with the more technical postures, rhythmic mathematics of Islam. The mesmerizing precise and pulsating footwork, as well as the graceful yet detailed carriage of the upper body, hand placements, and facial expressions demonstrate Kathak’s diverse cultural influences. Thus Kathak developed into a strong dance tradition with elements of both Hindu and Muslim culture present.
    - - Secluded: not seen or visited by people
        
        Devotional: often used in religious worship
- - - - Uncompromising: showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others, especially by changing one's ways or opinions.