Mudra Centre for Dance, Kochi

Mudra Centre for Dance is a well-known dance school located in Kochi, Kerala, India. It was founded in 1995 by renowned Indian classical dancer, Methil Devika, and her husband, Rajeev Nair.

The center offers training in various Indian classical dance forms, including Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam, Kuchipudi, and Kathakali, as well as contemporary dance styles. The center also offers yoga and music classes.

Mudra Centre for Dance is known for its emphasis on preserving and promoting the traditional Indian dance forms while also incorporating modern elements into the performances. The center has trained many talented dancers who have gone on to perform on various national and international stages.

The center has also collaborated with other art forms, such as theater, poetry, and music, to create unique and innovative performances. Mudra Centre for Dance has been recognized and awarded for its contribution to the field of dance and culture.

Methil Devika, the founder of Mudra Centre for Dance, is an accomplished dancer who has performed extensively both in India and abroad. She is also a scholar of Indian mythology and literature and often incorporates these elements into her performances.

Mudra was started in August 2005 in Kochi India by Padma Menon. Within a short time it has already created a new space for dance and its meaning in life in Kochi.

Mudra has several levels of working with dance. The core level is through classes based on the Dhuman technique. Apart from this, advanced and professional dancers and teachers are taught at choreographic levels.

Mudra has 3 main strands in its work- in its practice and implementation they overlap and enrich each other.

. Mudra for a new dance culture
. Mudra for women
. Mudra for professional artists