Makoolam Kalai Koodam

An Academy For Dance and Visual Art.




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Classical Dance



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Folk Dance forms an integral part of the culture of Tamil Nadu, it trace its orgin from the ancient dance-drama form called Therukoothu. these dances include several individual and group forms, The tribal dances of Tamil Nadu include dances from the simplest form of a puppet show to the Poikkal Kuthirai Attam.

Dancers dress in animal costumes for many dances in Tamil Nadu, showing the strong connection between the nature and the Gods. They dress like a peacock for Mayil Attam , as a horse while performing Poikkal Kuthirai.

The main objective of the Folk-Dance is to learn and expose the Indian culture. The other purpose of the Festival is to establish connection and friendship among the artists.

Overseas Tamil Folk Arts training, in collaboration with Mr Kalaivanan, Vaagai Folklore and Cultural Heritage Research Centre, (Mahilchi Trust) Madurai , 625014 Tamilnadu, India.



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Visual Art


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