Kathakali seems like a very sophisticated style of theatre. The audience is required to pay full attention in order to understand the story through the hand gestures which i’m sure has taken years and years of practice, communicating through motion is no easy task. This style also seems very cultivated, from the costumes being different colors with multiple layers to the facial expressions/make-up it is clear this is an ancient style of story telling.

Also interesting how the hand gestures are still present in todays indian dance styles, growing up with sisters that enjoyed Bollywood I wondered why they were so active with hand gestures. At a multi-cultural concert at a young age I was told by an indian friend that they communicate through hand gestures. Perhaps this is where the style was adopted from.