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Located on the south-western coast of our country, Kerala is a very advanced state from every aspect of life having a very rich history, tradition and culture.
Culturally this state is so enriched that you can even write a book only about its dance & culture.
Kerala gave birth to many type dances starting from; Folk-dance, Tribal-dance, Classical-dance, Modern-dance etc.
Infact south Indian music has its own flavor and an essence that is it’s very own and unique. Keralian dance is a fine mixture of both the folk and the purely classical dance form.
Some of the famous dance-form of Kerala are: |
Chavittunatakom Dance- this is one of the ancient dance form of Kerala. This particular dance originally belongs to the Portuguese; when they came here automatically their culture also got a place in the Keralian culture. Chavittunatakom evolved in Keralian culture in 16th century A.D. during the time of Portuguese colonization.
Kolkkali Dance- it is a very popular dance form of Kerala. There are innumerable arts and crafts in keralian tradition that includes dance, music, martial/ritual arts. This particular dance is mainly performed by the farmers and a classic example of folk-dance. The dancers sing and everyone moves in a circle around a nilayilakku and slightly stroke the sticks while performing the Kolkkali dance. The pitch of the music rises as the dance progresses. In Malabar Coast, Kolkkali dance is hugely popular among the Muslim men. This dance is also liked by the tourists who come to witness Kerala.
Kathakali Dance- Kathakali dance is a very popular dance form and it is like a satirical dance-drama that is mainly based on the various characters of the Hindu mythology. This is one of the most famous art form of Kerala and this dance is learnt by dance-students belong to other parts of the country. This dance consists of elaborate make up, gorgeous dress and very colorful costumes. This a very tough dance to learn and one needs high level of practice to perform this dance.
Mohiniyattam Dance- this is one of the traditional dance form of Kerala and it is indeed a very beautiful dance to watch. Mohiniyattam can be taken as a very near dance form of Bharatnattyam. This is a very popular dance all over the country.
Apart from these dances there are many other dances in Kerala like; Oppana Dance, Thullai Dance, Koothu Dance, Kutiyattam Dance etc. |
