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Four dancers perform on a wooden stage against a black background, arranged in a diagonal line from left to right. They wear matching traditional costumes consisting of white pleated skirts with gold trim, white tops with pink sleeves, and gold belts. Each dancer has a white flower in her hair and wears bangles and anklets. Their arms are extended outward in synchronized poses, and they are barefoot.
  • 60 took part
  • 9 facilitators

Sunday 8 November 2026

Faculty performance of Mohiniyattam and Kathak for students

Facilitated by Anjali Krishnadas, Aparna NS, Ponnu Sanjeev and Sreeshma

What the work needed: people, time, money, space and materials.
What went in
- Organised a one-hour faculty performance for students - Presented Mohiniyattam and Kathak - Gave students a chance to observe live dance
Time
2 hours

What was done with those inputs, step by step.

On Sunday, we organised a one-hour performance by our faculty for the students. It featured Mohiniyattam and Kathak.

Watching live performances is an important part of learning dance. It lets students see how movement, expression and technique come together on stage.

The performance was organised especially for the students. It gave them the chance to experience what a dance performance looks and feels like. They also learned by observing the artists.

What changed for the people who took part, and what showed it.

Students had the opportunity to watch faculty perform two dance forms. Through observation, they could see how dance movements and expressions are presented in a performance setting.

(Participants told us)

What the team will keep or change next time.

Watching live dance can complement classroom practice. It helps students observe performance, movement and expression beyond their regular lessons.

Art and cultureDance ClubThudippu Dance FoundationAnjali KrishnadasAparna NSPonnu SanjeevSreeshma Changampuzha Park

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