Guru Gopinath

Natana Kala Nidhi Dr. Guru Gopinath (June 24, 1908 - October 9, 1987). An Indian classical dancer, Kathakali master and mentor of a relatively new creative modern dancing style, Kerala Natanam.

Books

Guru Gopinath has written books in Malayalam and Emglish ,which explain theory and practise of Indian and Kerala dances .Two books are in English- The classical Dance poses of India and Abinaya Prakashika (with sansrit slokas).

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Other books are:

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• Kathakali Natanam (kathakali dancing)
• Natanakairali (kerala dance)
• Thalavum Natanavum (rhythm and dancing)
• Ente Jeevitha Samaranakal (Memories on my life- autobiography)
• Abhinayamkuram (The beginning of Acting)
• Abhinaya prakashika (The Expressions of Acting)