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ancient Gurukula system of learning, students undergo intensive study in Kathakali,
mo-
hiniyattam
(dance of the enchantress),
Kootiattam,
percussion, voice and violin.
A Day with
the Masters
(per person including lunch ?1000; 9.30am-1pm)
is a morning program allowing visitors
to tour the theatre and classes and see various art and cultural presentations. Individually
tailored
introductory courses
(per month around ?2500)
are offered one subject at a time and last
from six to 12 months. The school can help you find local homestay accommodation. For
visits, email to book in advance.
Natana Kairali Research & Performing Centre for Traditional Arts
( 04802825559;
natanakair-
ali@gmail.com
)
, 20km south of Thrissur near Irinjalakuda, offers training in traditional arts,
including rare forms of puppetry and dance. Short
appreciation courses
(per class about ?400)
last-
ing up to a month are sometimes available to keen foreigners. In December each year, the
centre holds five days of
mohiniyattam
performances
.
River Retreat
( 04884262244;
www.riverretreat.in
; Palace Rd, Cheruthuruthy; s/d from ?2600/3300)
is only
1km from Kerala Kalamandalam. It's a hotel and ayurvedic resort in the former summer
palace of the Maharajas of Cochin.
Regular bus services connect each of these destinations with Thrissur.
