Founded in 1987 by Artistic Director Rita Mustaphi, Katha Dance Theatre (KDT) is an organization based in Crystal, Minnesota. KDT seeks to explore, enrich and promote Kathak, the classical dance of North India.

KDT is dedicated to offering high quality educational and cultural dance performances to all, extending its boundaries through an uncompromising commitment to creative innovation and artistic expression. KDT Company, School and Outreach programs promote traditional Kathak culture, and is the only organization of its kind, scale and scope in the Midwestern United States.