Khatakali Theatre

The Khatakali is a physical theater, that has stood for over 500 years, it is a South Indian tradition, specifically in the state of Kerala. Through gestures, primarily with the hands, feet and neck, the Khatakali dancers produce words and tell their stories, most of the time on wars, kings, and of course gods. In addition, the look is also a powerful communication tool, and really there are moments of "function" that surprise you with the movement of eyes, you might even worry. But to be that good you have to start very young and spend many hours of training to achieve the muscle flexibility and accuracy.