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Kerala Folk Dances

Kerala, rich in its cultural heritage, has developed through the centuries its own typical art forms, particularly folk dances.

Koothu
Koothu has come to be looked upon as the monoact par excellence in which a single actor, viz the Chakiar, acts the role of all the characters impressing his audience with suitable gestures. Koothu is performed in theatres called Koothambalams, specially constructed for this purpose.

Koodiyattam
Koodiyattam is the earliest form of dramatic art in Kerala. In Koothu and Koodiyathom the actors enjoy freedom of speech and they criticize the important personages without fear or favour.

Kathakali
The Kathakali represents the most important stage in the evolution of Kerala Dancing. It was the original Chakiyar koothu, which is evolved into Kathakali. Kathakali, was performed with elaborate and majestic costumes. The Kerala Kala Mandalam founded by poet Vallothol at Cheruthuruthi in1930 has played a vital role in revitalizing Kathakali.

Yakshagana
The Kasrgod area of Kerala has its own characteristic folk play or dance called Yakshagana. It is very similar to Kathakali.

Mohiniyattam
Literary Mohiniayattom means the "dance of enchantress". This dance form blends within itself the features of Kaikottikkali, Bharathanatyam, and Kathakali.

Ottum Thullal
Ottum Thullal is a kind of solo dance in which one actor adorning colourful costumes recites dance songs to the accompaniment of drums and cymbals.

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