This primary middle for performing arts in Kerala follows Keralite traditions of classical dance forms, where ancient gurukula method is disciplined. It offers training for Kathakali, Koddiyattom, Mohiniyattom And Thullal. Regular, Long Term, Short Term And Intensive courses are available that makes an amateur in to a professional.

Thrissur, the cultural middle of Kerala cradles this named middle. The middle is at the banks of Bharathapuzha (Nila) Cheruthuruthy.

The uneding passion of Vallathol Narayana Menon, (a poet And scholar) towards Kathakali And other performing arts, paved way to the establishment of Kerala Kalamandalam in 1930. Pattikkamthody Ravunni Menon, Guru Kunchukurup, Kalmandalm Krishnan Nair, Kalamandalam Neelakantan Nambeesan, Kalamandalam Krishnan Kutty Pothuwal, Painkulam Rama Chakyar, Thottasseri Chinnammu Ammu are the celebrated personalities who did their contributions to Kalamndalam.

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