Kolannalu or kolkolannalu (also named kolattam), ‘stick dance’, is one of the most popular dance narratives in the Andhra Pradesh state of India.
It is a rural art usually performed during village festivals. It is a combination of rhythmic movements, songs and music. The Kolattam group comprises dancers ranging from 8 to 40 who are grouped in pairs. The sticks provides the main rhythm.
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