Kerala Dance Forms

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chief dance forms of Kerala are:
Kathakali: This is holy dance form of Kerala, noted for the minute wording of emotions and chromatic costumes. Kathakali is thought the masterpiece of Gods, and epical incidents are performed as a activity. In earlier times it took many days for the achievement of a melodrama. Expression of sensations and relation is based on ‘Mudras’ or hand whistles, and facial wording of navarasa,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], the nine feelings. Traditionally only men performed this Kerala dance form and they dressed like women for woman symbols usually Goddesses.
The costumes are cumbersome and it about takes a full day to complete the make-up process. Characteristic masks, crowns and attire extra than double the size of the actor.
Mohiniyattom: This Kerala dancing fashion literally manner the dance of an enchantress. Mohini method the women who tempts and Aattom means dance. Attired with white or ivory clothes with golden frames, the dancer takes a magnificent look. Mohiniyattom is noted as the slow campaigns and extremely emotive eye gestures. The origin of Mohiniyattom namely attributed to Lord Vishnu, who impersonated as Mohini (one fascinating matron) apt seduce Asuras and take behind Amrit, the medication namely gives immortality from them.
Mohiniyattom was performed in Kerala temples and castles of Kerala.
Koothu (Chakyar Koothu): This Kerala dance form is performed only in elected place cried Koothambalam associated with Kerala temples. Koothu in Malayalam means dance. Only members of the ‘Chakyar’ caste execute this.
Koodiyattam: This dance form of Kerala is the oldest of its variety and was evolved in the seventh century AD. It is an offering to deity. Mythological themes are played.
Theyyam: There are more than 300 variations for this Kerala dance form, which is characterized by the praising of Goddess for her victory over malign forces. Female characters are also handled by men, who wear colorful ceremony attire for performing this temple dance form. The headgear and attire are both colorful and charming.
Thiruvathira or ThiruvathiraKali. This is a dance performed by women on Thiruvathira day of the Malayalam month, Dhanu. Eight to 12 women of any old surrounds approximately a ‘nilavilakku’, a orthodox fuel bulb with many wicks, for Thiruvathira Dancing. It is deemed to bring blessings to their household life.
The Myth Behind this distinctive Kerala Dance Form:
Rathi Devi, Goddess of adore recovered the life of Kamadeva, the God of Love who was charred to ashes by the fearsome pique of Lord Shiva. Rathi Devi successfully made a circumstance with Lord Shiva to give Kamadeva his life. Thus ThiruvathiraKali represents the fidelity of marital narration and resolve of female marrow.
Oppana: This dance form is the peculiarity of Malabar Muslim marriages in Kerala. On the marrying day eve, friends and relatives (mainly youth maidens) throng around the bride, clapping their hands and dance to some pleasing melody. The songs are usually called as Mappilappattu. Through the melodies, the youth women bully the bride and bless her for the pleasure in her fashionable life. Oppana is a performed as a stage item too.
Kolkali: This Kerala dance form belongs to the agrarian classes. Kolkali literally means playing with stick. Men bear short sticks on every hand. The dancers harmoniously migrate around in circles, form assorted medleys, dance and rhythmically buffet two short sticks. This is an preferential item for men.
Krishnanattom : Krishnanattom is almost an extinct dance form of Kerala. One dance is completed over 8 days, and is represented by rich colors, big masks,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and thick facial make-ups. Krishanattom as the label suggests is the play on the life of Lord Sri Krishna. Krishnattom resembles Kathakali.