Unlock the Rhythms of Tradition with Kolkali Academy
Preserving Culture, One Step at a Time
At Kolkali Academy, we celebrate the rich heritage of Kolkali, blending rhythm, art, and community. Join us to learn and master this traditional Indian folk dance, where passion meets precision in every move.
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Keeping Tradition Alive Through Dance and Culture
With a history of about 600 years, Kolkali is a folk art form performed in the North Malabar region of Kerala. It is said to have drawn elements from Kalaripayattu, a martial art practised in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. In Kolkali, each of the performers holds a stick and moves in circle, striking the sticks and keeping rhythm to the accompanying music. As the music gradually rises in pitch, the pace increases till the performance reaches its climax. The circle expands and contracts as the dance progresses.
Glimpses of an ongoing Training programme on Kolkali Kallari under the guidance of Guru Shri Yasir Kurikkal, Kozhikode under Kala-Deeksha series of the Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi.
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