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Kathakali is a classical dance theater form that originates from Kerala, India, dating back to the 17th century. (Photo provided)
On Stage: Performing Arts at our Oneonta Campuses by Rachel Frick Cardelle

Rich Dance-Theatre Heritage To Be Celebrated at Hartwick

The next performing arts offering at Hartwick College brings Kathakali to the Slade Theatre. If you know what Kathakali is, you’re a step ahead of where I was when Professor Barbara Kahl told me about this upcoming event. Rather than you having to hop on a search engine to look it up, let me share with you what I have learned from my conversation with Professor Kahl and some background information she shared with me. Kathakali is a classical dance theater form that originates from Kerala, India, dating back to the 17th century. The literal translation of Kathakali is “story-play” and involves highly stylized, elaborate make-up and costumes, and the retelling of great Indian epics through dance.

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