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Nattu Adavu - First Step
2007-09-05 20:26:00 “Nattu” means to stretch and so the adavu involves some stretching compared to the Tatta Adavu we explored earlier. And compared to Tattu Adavu, the Natta adavu involves use of both hands and legs simultaneously. So get ready for some stretching and synchronization of hands and legs! The bols (sollukattu) for this adavu is ... More About: Learning , Step
Nattu Adavu - First Step
2007-09-05 20:26:00 “Nattu” means to stretch and so the adavu involves some stretching compared to the Tatta Adavu we explored earlier. And compared to Tattu Adavu, the Natta adavu involves use of both hands and legs simultaneously. So get ready for some stretching and synchronization of hands and legs! The bols (sollukattu) for this adavu is ... More About: Learning , Step
Tripataka Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2007-09-03 18:48:00 Tripataka means “three parts of the flag”. In this Mudra, all the fingers are held straight and close together like the stop sign except for the ring finger which is bent. The Tripataka is generally used to denote the following: A crown A tree An arrow Thunder Lord Indra?s Weapon (Vajraayudha) To Apply Tilak Ketaki flower A Lamp Flames of Fire As we discussed earlier, this ... More About: Hand , Basics
Tripataka Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2007-09-03 18:48:00 Tripataka means “three parts of the flag”. In this Mudra, all the fingers are held straight and close together like the stop sign except for the ring finger which is bent. The Tripataka is generally used to denote the following: A crown A tree An arrow Thunder Lord Indra?s Weapon (Vajraayudha) To Apply Tilak Ketaki flower A Lamp Flames of Fire As we discussed earlier, this ... More About: Hand , Basics
Hand Gestures (Nritta hastas or Hasta Bhedas)
2007-09-02 18:47:00 We explored Tattu Adavu over the last few posts and this basic Adavu only had leg tapping movements. From the next Adavu, there is use of hand gestures and I thought it is a good time to introduce you to the concept now. As we understand Bharatanatyam better, we shall see that the whole body is ... More About: Learning , Hand
Hand Gestures (Nritta hastas or Hasta Bhedas)
2007-09-02 18:47:00 We explored Tattu Adavu over the last few posts and this basic Adavu only had leg tapping movements. From the next Adavu, there is use of hand gestures and I thought it is a good time to introduce you to the concept now. As we understand Bharatanatyam better, we shall see that the whole body is ... More About: Learning , Hand
Tatta Adavu - Sixth Step
2007-08-22 18:19:00 This is the final post on Tatta adavu wherein I shall explain the last step of the series. The previous steps are posted earlier and you can refer to them in the archives if you have not read them yet. The bols (sollukattu) here differ from the previous steps. They are “tai tai tat tat tai ... More About: Learning , Step , Atta
Tatta Adavu - Sixth Step
2007-08-22 18:19:00 This is the final post on Tatta adavu wherein I shall explain the last step of the series. The previous steps are posted earlier and you can refer to them in the archives if you have not read them yet. The bols (sollukattu) here differ from the previous steps. They are “tai tai tat tat tai ... More About: Learning , Step , Atta
Tatta Adavu - Fifth Step
2007-08-20 19:36:00 Over the previous posts, I have explained the First, Second, Third and Fourth Step s in Tatta Adavu. If you have been following the same, you would be acquainted with the rythmic leg taps in this Adavu. Today I describe the penultimate step in this first Adavu. In this step, we tap the leg five ... More About: Learning , Atta
Tatta Adavu - Fifth Step
2007-08-20 19:36:00 Over the previous posts, I have explained the First, Second, Third and Fourth Step s in Tatta Adavu. If you have been following the same, you would be acquainted with the rythmic leg taps in this Adavu. Today I describe the penultimate step in this first Adavu. In this step, we tap the leg five ... More About: Learning , Atta
Ask the Readers - Are the Posts Helpful?
2007-08-14 18:33:00 I have so far posted details on the four steps of Tatta adavu. Please let me know your valuable feedback: Is the style of presentation helpful for you to understand the Adavu? Are you able to refer to the descriptions and practice? Any improvement or suggestions to help you understand better? Is there any additional information that you ... More About: Readers , General , Posts
Ask the Readers - Are the Posts Helpful?
2007-08-14 18:33:00 I have so far posted details on the four steps of Tatta adavu. Please let me know your valuable feedback: Is the style of presentation helpful for you to understand the Adavu? Are you able to refer to the descriptions and practice? Any improvement or suggestions to help you understand better? Is there any additional information that you ... More About: Readers , General , Posts
Tatta Adavu - Fourth Step
2007-08-14 18:12:00 If you have been reading the previous posts on Tatta Adavu, you would have noticed the similarity in the First, Second and Third Step s. The Fourth step is similar and here, we have to tap thrice on one side and tap once on the other side. Here are the details for this step. Note the ... More About: Learning , Atta
Tatta Adavu - Fourth Step
2007-08-14 18:12:00 If you have been reading the previous posts on Tatta Adavu, you would have noticed the similarity in the First, Second and Third Step s. The Fourth step is similar and here, we have to tap thrice on one side and tap once on the other side. Here are the details for this step. Note the ... More About: Learning , Atta
Tatta Adavu - Third Step
2007-08-08 17:34:00 I hope you have read the previous posts on Tatta Adavu which describes the First and Second steps for this adavu. We can again refer to the animation for the third step for a better understanding. Note that from the third step onwards the Bols are “Tai ya tai hi tai tai tam”. The third step ... More About: Learning , Step , Third , Atta
Tatta Adavu - Third Step
2007-08-08 17:34:00 I hope you have read the previous posts on Tatta Adavu which describes the First and Second steps for this adavu. We can again refer to the animation for the third step for a better understanding. Note that from the third step onwards the Bols are “Tai ya tai hi tai tai tam”. The third step ... More About: Learning , Step , Third , Atta
Four Points to consider with Ardhamandal Posture
More articles from this author:2007-08-06 19:39:00 Ardhamandal is the basic posture in Bharatanatyam. It is a recurring motif that gives the distinctive geometrical nature to the movements in Bharatanatyam. Consider ing the importance of this posture, I would like to share four things a new student needs to take care: Ensure that the feet is planted firmly flat on the ground. One of ... More About: Points , Basics , Amanda 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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