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Events and Programs
Kathakali
Kathakali performance and lectures on acting in the Indian Tradition - Natya Shastra by Dr. Ettumanoor P Kannan.
Cholliyattom
Cholliyattom performed by Dr. Kannan during his lecture demonstrations gives unique insight into the Kathakali hand and gesture.
Mind & Body Awareness
Dr. Kannan conducts workshops for children and grown ups on the importance of mind and body awareness and how we can manage stress.
Hastha & Abhinaya
Hastha (hand gestures) & Abhinaya (acting) lecture series is given by Dr. Kannan for students of arts and drama.
Mindfulness in Life
Integrated corporate wellness porgrams are arranged by Dr. Kannan for adapting mindful practices in life and career.
Youth Programs
Bhagavat Gita based management principles and how to manage life and academics for youth and children camps are arranged by Dr. Kannan
Kathakali Performance
Dr. Kannan has been performing traditional Kathakali in different cities of India since 1976 and abroad. He has completed his Kathakali Theatre training for 22 years in traditional style from great masters. He now is a well known Kathakali theatre performer/researcher/trainer. Dr.Kannan has, over the years, proved that he can handle traditional and contemporary work with equal ease and competence. Kannan, an artist par excellence, his stage performances are always adjudged by the media as visual treats.
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Dr. Kannan teaches students from India and abroad the theories in Natyashastra, theatrical concepts involved in traditional kathakali and guide students in higher education/research. and has conducted hand gesture language workshops for theatre goers. He is teaching workshops for dancers and theatre persons in different cities in India. He has been conducting International Kathakali Theatre Workshops every year from 2001. He regularly conducts workshops for Theatre Department, New York University.
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Dr. Kannan presents lectures and demonstrations throughout the year in different parts of India. His lec-dems are well received by students as well as common people. Dr. Kannan has developed a system to train the youngsters in character formation called Mind Awareness and Management. He has incorporated the lessons from Bhagavad Gita and Yogasutra in it. He is also conducting corporate facilitation sessions on the basis of Mind Awareness and Management.
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