| Kathakali is a highly evolved dance-theatre tradition that originated in Kerala, south India, in the 17th century. It is an amazing amalgam of dance, drama, and music; vocal and instrumental. The facial makeup & costuming of Kathakali are both stylized and semi-realistic. The ornamentations in Kathakali are intricate, intriguing and incredibly elaborate. It takes three to four hours for a Kathakali actor to transform himself/herself into a Kathakali character. Traditionally the Kathakali Plays were composed from the great Indian Epics; Ramayana, Mahabharata and Bhagawatha. This amazing art form is brought to Atlanta by Noopura Schoool of Dance in association with Hindus of Georgia, a non-profit organization to promote classical art forms from India. Call/Zelle Rajeev Menon at 678-386-7873. |
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