What's more fun than an all night demon dance party? Kathakali, a type of Indian drama and dance, is the topic of an informational video. Viewers gain an understanding of the history behind the style, as well as witness examples of performances.

Concepts

indian music, indian history, sanskrit

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Additional Tags

visual and performing arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Find a video of performers giving a Kathakali performance
• Compare Kathakali to other forms of dance and theater such as Kabuki

Classroom Considerations

• Deals with content that may be scary for some
• 24th in the Crash Course Theater playlist

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Includes images to help learners visualize Kathakali theater
• Offers a thorough summary of the topic

Cons

• Difficult to ascertain the time period referenced in the video

Common Core

RH.9-10.7 RH.11-12.7