Kanyakumari dances, India is something that tells a lot about the local people and also their beliefs both, social as well as mythological. A successful dancer is the one who brings out the feelings in the form of dance. No dance can be performed if the dancer does not comprehend his or her feelings. A dance without any song can be easily understood by watching the expressions.
Kanyakumari dances, India comprises of local bow song known as Villu Pattu. This is an ancient musical story of the warriors. The other instruments are Kudam, Udukku and Thala -kattai. The songs are traditional folk songs. Thiruvathirai Kali resembles Kummi and is a popular folk dance where the girls move in rounds singing holding sticks in each hand.
This is a rhythmic dance. Kanyakumari dance also includes the folk dance called Kalial. This is a dance played by men of boys. The steps are elaborate initially and then the movement is very quick. This dance exhibits the artistic life and is refreshing to watch.
Kanyakumari dances, India covers many more dances such as Kathakali, a story-dance. The religious expression and the symbolical expression, their significant gestures, lip movement, eye movement, etc are truly very expressive. Besides Kathakali,
Kanyakumari dances also include the Ottam Thullal, a story telling staged in the temples. The language used is Malayalam. Karagam dance is also popular in the country side during festivals or marriages. It is performed with energy and joy. Kalari is a martial art and is a tradition that is preserved for many years. |
