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Kerala lovely state of swaying palms and surf washed beaches is
the home of several dance, music and arts forms some of which have
originated in the region and some of which have been adopted from
other areas and, over the centuries transformed into a local
expression typical to Kerala. Most of these are unique to the land
and reflect the love for life of its people. Some of them are.
Kathakali is perhaps the only dance form in which the entire body
is used to portray a story. The Kathakali
artiste wear elaborate costumes ornaments and facial
makeup .This dance drama has been referred to as the first theatre
of imagination in the world.
Bharathanatyam is normally practiced by women. The dancers
artistically tells stories and events from the epics through
mudras (movements of the hand and feet) and facial expressions.
The dancer should have a strong and supple body, good expressive
face and eyes and an in-born, natural sense of rhythm.
Theyyam the dance form glorify the goddess and there themes
revolve around the triumph of the
goddess over the demon Daruka and other devil characters.
The dance is always performed by men and they are often decked up
as women in exotic makeup and costumes.