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Crash Course Theater #24: Indian Dance Drama: Kathakali Instructional VideoCrash Course Theater #24: Indian Dance Drama: Kathakali Instructional Video
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Crash Course Theater #24: Indian Dance Drama: Kathakali

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Travel to India in this video to learn about theater that tells traditional Indian stories. Research Kathakali which is an all-night dance show which ended with the metaphorically killing of a Demon! Finally, explore the remarkable makeup, hand position, and dance moves that were brought into these performances. [10:58]

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