Kutiyattam Episode: Kamsavadham (The slaying of Kamsa).(Media Reviews)(Dance Review)Daugherty, Diane
DanceWomen's studiesTheaterMass communication Kutiyattam| Intangible Heritage and Transnationalism UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIARIVERSIDE Marta E. Savigliano KurienElizabeth ManiKutiyattam, practiced in Kerala, India, is the only living Sanskrit dance-theater tradition today. In 2001, UNESCO declared the art ...
Traditionally, Koodiyattam is presented by "Chakyars" (a sub caste of Kerala Hindus). The female roles went only to "Nangyars" (Women of Nambiar caste). The name 'Koodiyattam' (combined dance form) came because it is the combined performance of Chakkyar and Nangyar. The only musical ...