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.