Kolkali

Kolkali is a folk art performed in Malabar region of Kerala, India.

[1] The dance performers move in a circle, striking small sticks and keeping rhythm with special steps.

The actual kolkali is almost at verge of extinction and Thekkan Koladi is still alive as it is added in state kololsavams.

Many of the traditional performing art forms of Kerala like Kathakali, Velakali, Poorakkali and Thacholikali; Kolkali, also have drawn elements from Kalarippayatt during their stages of evolution.

Many of the body postures, choreography and foot work of the Kolkali characters are taken directly from Kalarippayattu.