Dance 244 - Contemporary Payatt Technique

This movement course, Contemporary Payatt Technique, draws from the ancient South Asian martial art Kalaripayattu. Using yoga terminology and animal studies, students explore how energy moves through the body and how to channel, conserve, or release it. Through eight animal forms and core engagement practices, the course develops inner awareness, breath coordination, and efficient strength. Historical context, including the practice's suppression, revival, and spread across Asia, is discussed alongside selected readings.