# Nighat Chaudhry urges preservation of traditional dance forms

> Nighat Chaudhry warns social media's dance trend risks eroding traditional Kathak techniques.
- Title: Nighat Chaudhry urges preservation of traditional dance forms
- Summary: Nighat Chaudhry warns social media's dance trend risks eroding traditional Kathak techniques.
- Keywords: nighat chaudhry, kathak, traditional dance, social media, tiktok, instagram, napa, nigel bobby, saaz rinda, ghazal, thumri, sufi music
- Source: The Express Tribune — https://tribune.com.pk/story/2638711/nighat-chaudhry-urges-preservation-of-traditional-dance-forms
- Author: Our Correspondent
- Published: 2026-11-04T22:59:55+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nighat chaudhry, kathak, traditional dance, social media, tiktok, instagram, napa, nigel bobby, saaz rinda, ghazal, thumri, sufi music
## Nighat Chaudhry's warning
Famed classical dancer Nighat Chaudhry urges preserving traditional dance forms amid social media's rise.

> Dance is life. It is an expression of a human being, regardless of the form it takes
## Social media impact
Chaudhry says TikTok and Instagram have changed attitudes toward dance and encouraged youth expression.
## Traditional techniques at risk
Chaudhry warns that social media trends threaten traditional Kathak techniques and their original principles.
## 40 years of training
Chaudhry and other artists spent nearly 40 years mastering traditional dance forms before risks emerged.
## Performance details
Chaudhry will perform with Nigel Bobby and Saaz Rinda on November 9 at NAPA blending ghazal, thumri, sufi music and qawwali.
## Global influence
Chaudhry has received international requests for guidance on traditional dance forms through social media.
## Preservation responsibility
Chaudhry emphasizes artists must preserve dance authenticity for future generations through proper training.
## Key takeaway

Nighat Chaudhry urges preserving Kathak dance traditions amid social media's growing influence.