Kathakali

Unique Pantomime Dance-drama of Kerala, India

Kalamandalam Sivarajan:-
(Dancer and Master of Kathakali)

In 1974,Sivarajan started his studies under the great Guru Chattannoor Kochu Narayana Pillai.later in 1978 he joined in Kerala Kalamandalam for higher studies in kathakali.here he practised Kathakali under the great Gurus like mankompu sivasankara Pillai and Kalamandalam Raja Sekharan.

After completing 6 years Diploma,2 yeras post graduate diploma diploma in Kathakali he started his own Kathakali dance theator called "Kala Keli".

As a remarkable Kathakali performer,he gamed appreciation both within India and abroad very soon.His efforts to communicate kathakali for the western audience has received world-wo\ide acceptance for him.At the same time he is also a favourite in the local temple festivals of Kerala.

Previous national and International Events 

  
1. Delhi-ASIAD- 1982

2.Visited Germany in 1986

3. Himachal Pradesh - For P.R.D.-Kerala - 1989

4. Hyderabad- For - P.R.D.Kerala - 1990

5. ORISSA Puri Festival- 1991

6. Ootty - Tea Festival- 1992

7.Attended "Rhythms of India" festival in Canada in 1994

8. Andaman&Nicobar- Island-Festival-1996

9. Udayapur-Shilpgram utsav 1996

10. Pondicherry 50th year Indias Independence 1997

11. The Government of india tourist office New york-1998

12. The Cornell University South Asia Program-1998(USA)

13. Barnard College,Columbia university-1998(USA)

14. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan,Institute of Indian Cultural,1998,(U.S.A)

15. The Pacific and Asian Affairs Council(PAAC)Hawai,1998,(USA)

16. Porter College University of California,Santa Cruz,1998,(USA)

Year round touring Kathakali Troupe:-

Kalamandalam Sivarajan is leading a 25 member Kathakali toupe for full night programme and they are well equipped for touring throughout the year for performing Kathakali anywhere in thw world.

They also have smaller groups for short duration performances.

Solo Performance of Kalamandalam
Sivarajan(Lecture/Demonstration):-

 1 Short lecture on Kathakali and its background

 2 Demonstration of Kathakali story telling techniques and gestures

 3 A Solo or duel performance kathakali Basic steps and performing style

 4 Demonstration in costumes and make up.

Kathakali  workshops:-

He uses to conduct kathakali work shops in various parts of india and abroad,both directly through sponsorship.

Kathakali-Home Stay and Study Scheme:-

Kalakeli is now organising a home stay facility in Kerala while they can study Kathakali under the leadership of Kalamandalam Sivarajan.

This package includes:-

Stay in a typical Kerala Village & local food and Kathakali training for few weeks or months.

Correspondence:

KalamandalamSivarajan
Kalakeli Kathakali Troupe
Nagaroor, Altharamoodu P.O
Trivandrum 695 102

Ph:0091 +471+481818(Res.)
E-mail: homerest@md3.vsnl.net.in