Kathakali Dancer
Kathakali Dancer

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Kathakali Dancer
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01 January 2016
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Kathakaii is a stylized classical Indian dance-drama noted for the attractive make-up of characters, elaborate costumes, detailed gestures and well-defined body movements presented in tune with the anchor playback music and complementary percussion. It originated in the country's present day state of Kerala during the 17th century and has developed over the years with improved looks, refined gestures and added themes besides more ornate singing and precise drumming.
A Kathakali actor uses immense concentration, skill and physical stamina, gained from regimented training based on Kalaripayatlu, the ancient martial art of Kerala, to prepare for his demanding role. The training can often last for 8-10 years, and is intensive. In Kathakali, the story is enacted purely by the movements of the hands (called mudras or hand gestures) and by facial expressions (rasas) and bodily movements. The expressions are derived from Natyashastra (the tome that deals with the science of expressions) and are classified into nine as in most Indian classical art forms. Dancers also undergo special practice sessions to learn control of their eye movements.
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