Routledge - The Teaching of Kathakali in Australia Book

Explore the deep connection between tradition and modern practice in The Teaching of Kathakali in Australia: Mirroring the Master. This scholarly work examines the process of teaching seventeenth-century Indian dance-drama to contemporary performers within the Australian context. Through detailed documentation of workshops and one-on-one sessions in Melbourne, the text provides a rare look at how this ancient art form is transmitted to new learners. By combining ethnographic research conducted in India with practical observations in Australia, the author offers a unique perspective on the art's aesthetic foundation. The book explores the practical realization of rasa theory, as originally described in the ancient Sanskrit treatise, The Natyashastra. This text is an essential resource for students of performing arts, dance historians, and researchers interested in the cross-cultural transmission of traditional Indian performance techniques.