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Jayachandran Palazhy is a pioneering figure in contemporary Indian dance, best known as the founder and artistic director of the Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts in Bangalore, India. Born in Thrissur, Kerala, he was exposed to temple festivals and traditional dance from a young age, secretly imitating dancers. His early training included traditional…
Journey Timeline
1980s
Witnessed Merce Cunningham's performance — Inspired his search for a contemporary dance language.
1992
Founded Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts — Established in Alwaye, later based in Bangalore.
1992
Held International Winter School — An early educational initiative that lasted until 1994.
2022
Conceived and choreographed 'Sthavara Jangama' — A new dance production exploring human-space relationships.
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- Meet the man behind Attakkalari, a space for contemporary dance and the movement arts
The New Indian Express (Indulge Express)
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