Artists are capable of producing a range of sounds varying from the gentle rattle of dry leaves in a breeze to reverberating thunder on Chenda. Although dance is an important element in Kathakali, it is not the main feature. Pure dance sequences are limited to Kalasams, which punctuate acting segments. The accent in Kathakali is more on the Thandava style of dancing than on Lasya style. Hence the movements are often explosive.
Delicate movements are rare.
The communication among the characters and to the audience, is through an intricate language of hand gestures, used in combination with facial expression and body movements. Kerala Kalamandalam, Cheruthuruthy, Trissur District. P.S.V. Natyasangham, Kottakkal, Calicut District. Unnayivarrier Smaraka Kalanilayam, Iringalakkuda, Thrissur District. Gandhi Seva Sadanam, Pathirippala, Palakkad District.