 Kathak dancing performed by a dancer who stands and moves about and lasya (the aspect) in which the dancer kneels or remains immobile the whole time except for the (gat) a descriptive passage, performed in a gentle rhythm and tells stories with his expressive powers only, with his face and hands.On the physical side the dancer must have perfect control of his body and limbs, which is achieved at least 12 years of study.Special massage is given to the feet.