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Navarasa- The Nine Moods
2008-03-10 11:43:00 Learning Navarasa is an important session for a student of dance. Here the teacher explains about different facial expressions, how and when it is used. It is the most exciting session for the students to make funny faces. Imagine a mother busy in the kitchen and her child spills a bottle of oil on ... More About: Moods
The Relevance of a Guru
2008-03-09 09:18:00 This is a guest post by Minakshi Ajay The guru-shishya relationship has been the sacred cornerstone of our religious and educational traditions in general and music as well as dance education in particular. Our religious and historical tomes abound with stories and themes of guru bhakti. There are several instances of characters from our rich ... More About: Guest , Guru
Hamsasye Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-03-08 13:59:00 In Hamsasye the Thumb and the Index finger touch each other at the tips, while the other fingers are straight, separated and stretched. Hamsasye means a Swan’s Beak. Lets take a look at the viniyoga shloka (uses) of this Mudra. Shloka is as follows mangalye sutrabandhe cha upadesha vinishchaye romanche mouktikadau cha deepavartiprasarane nishkashe mallikadau cha chitre tallekhane tatha deshecha jalabhanbhe hamsasyo ujyate karaha It states Hamsasye Mudras can be used to denote: An auspicious occasion or festival Tying thread Ascertaining the imparted instructions Horripilation (Romancha) Pearl Light a lamp A touchstone (stone meant to test gold) Flowers like Jasmine To draw picture Impeding the current of water. More About: Hand
Visharu Adavu Third Step (Video)
2008-03-07 09:33:00 Watch the Video for the third variation of Visharu and see how we move in a semicircle track. It can also be done straight in one line. Both are correct. You can also read the explanation of the Third step to understand about the Mudras and leg positions involved. ... More About: Dance , Classes , Learning , Step
Visharu Adavu Third Step
2008-03-06 03:13:00 This is the description for the third step in Visharu Adavu. I shall be posting the video soon. In Visharu adavu there are number of variation in stretching the hands. Do not restrict yourself. Expand your stretches. Hold the mudras correctly. Look where your hands move. Also donot forget to smile. This will add beauty to ... More About: Classes , Step , Steps
Bhramara Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-03-05 13:22:00 When the Index finger in the Katakamukha mudra, is placed in between the middle finger and the thumb we get the Bhramara mudra. The Index finger can also be curled and placed. Bhramara looks like a Bee and thus it is called Bee shaped. Lets look at the viniyogas shloka(uses) and its meaning The shloka is ... More About: Dance , Double , Classes , Learning , Mudras
Anjali Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-03-04 17:52:00 When both the palms in Pataka are joined together we get the Anjali Mudra. In fact in the Indian culture this Mudra is very often used for greeting people. Viniyoga shloka (in sanskrit) and the meaning : Devataguruvipranam namaskareshavanukramat karyaha shiromukhorastho viniyoganjalirbudhaihi This mudra is used to offer salutation to the God, Elders, Teachers and a Brahmin. The Anjali ... More About: Dance , Double , Classes , Learning , Mudras
Visharu Adavu Second Step
2008-03-03 17:41:00 Here is the second variation of Visharu Adavu. The leg movements will remain the same throughout this Adavu, only the hands keep varying. Watch the video for Visharu Adavu second step here. 1. Be in Ardhamandala, with hands held close to the chest in Katakamukha. 2. Starting with the right side, stretch your right hand below the ... More About: Classes , Step , Steps
Sandamsha Hand gesture (Mudra)
2008-03-03 08:46:00 Sandamsha involves closing and opening of fingers. It means all the finger get closer touching each other at the tip and then open up separating. Lets study the viniyogas Samdamsha hasta : Sandamsha means a Pincer. (It is also called as Chimta or Pakkad in some parts of India) A belly Offerings made ... More About: Dance , Double , Classes , Learning , Mudras
Shukatunda Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-03-03 08:19:00 When the Ring finger of the Arala mudra is bent we get Shukatunda Hasta. Shukatunda is used to denote the following: Shukatunda literally means a Parrots Head A shooting of an arrow A spear Remembering one’s Abode Saying of Mystic things A violent mood More About: Dance , Double , Classes , Learning , Mudras
Visharu Adavu in Bharatanatyam
2008-02-29 10:17:00 Visharu Adavu involves swinging of hands in different directions ie sideways, up and down. Leg movements are simple and straight in one line. A Concept of shoulder pulls is also introduced later here. This Adavu is also called as Mardita adavu or Paraval adavu. The mudras used are Alapadma, katakamukha, Tripataka and Pataka. The sollukettu ... More About: Video , Dance , Classes , Steps
Natta Adavu in Bharatanatyam
2008-02-29 10:05:00 ?Natta? means to stretch and so the Adavu involves some stretching compared to the Tatta Adavu we explored earlier. And compared to Tatta Adavu, the Natta adavu involves heel contacts of the feet. Thus word ?Nattu? in Tamil is also referred to ?Perching of heels?. So get ready for some stretching and synchronization of hands ... More About: Classes , Steps
Tatta Adavu in Bharatanatyam
2008-02-29 09:55:00 The word Tatta literally means ?to tap?. In this adavu, we are taught the Bharatanatyam way of leg tapping. This adavu involves only the use of legs unlike most other adavus. As described in earlier post ?More about Adavus?, every adavu has a Bol or syllable. The Bol is used to provide a rythym for the ... More About: Classes , Steps
Visharu Adavu Second Step (Video)
2008-02-29 09:20:00 This is the Video for Visharu Adavu second step. I shall be posting its explanation soon. In Visharu adavu only the hand movements keep changing, while the leg movements are same throughout. More About: Dance , Classes , Learning , Step
Samayukta Hastas or Double Hand Gestures in Bharatanatyam
2008-02-28 07:56:00 Samyukta Hastas are also called as Double hand gestures or Combined hand gestures. Unlike Asamyukta hastas, these gestures require use of both the palms to convey the message or a particular meaning. For example the Anjali Mudra is a simple gesture where both the palms are joined to mean a Namskara or to imply salutations. ... More About: Dance , Classes , Learning , Mudras
Tatta Adavu Third, Fourth and Fifth variation sollukettu (Audio)
2008-02-28 02:29:00 Here is the Sollukettu for the Third, Fourth and the Fifth step of Tatta Adavu in Bharatanatyam. The Bols are ?Tai Ya Tai Hi Tai Tai Tam?. If you would like to download the audio, right click here and save to computer. Tatta Adavu Third Step Tatta Adavu Fourth Step Tatta Adavu Fifth Step Tatta Adavu Video ... More About: Audio
Tatta adavu first and second variation sollukettu (Audio)
2008-02-25 02:21:00 Many readers have asked for the sollukettu audio. Click on the Odeo player below and hear the sollukettu (bols or syllables) for first and the second variation of Tatta Adavu. The Bols are “Tai Ya Tai Hi“. If you would like to download the audio, right click here and save to computer. This Audio has the sollukettu ... More About: Classes
Padmakosha Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-02-24 07:39:00 All the fingers are stretched and slightly brought closer to form Padmakosha. Padmakosha is used to denote the following:- Indicate fruits such as wood-apple and Bel (Bel is a native of India. From time immemorial it has been regarded as a medicinal herb. It is round in shape and resembles a wood-apple. It is of the normal ... More About: Dance , Classes , Learning , Mudras , Hand
Mayura Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-02-22 13:06:00 The ring finger and the tip of the thumb touch each other while the other fingers are held straight without any gap. Mayura can be used to denote the following Mayura means Peacock. It depicts a peacock’s neck A Creeper A Bird Vomiting Separating the hair locks Applying Tilak on the forehead Dispersing water of the river Something Famous Discussing the Shastras ... More About: Dance , Classes , Learning , Hand
Kangula Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-02-21 13:27:00 In kangula, the ring finger in bent while the other fingers are stretched out. Kangula Mudra can be used to denote the following To represent Lakuca fruit Bell Bells worn by children Chakora bird Betel-nut tree The bosoms of young maiden White Lilly flower Coconut Caataka bird. (Skylark) More About: Learning , Hand
Visharu Adavu First Step (Video)
2008-02-19 19:14:00 I am posting the video for the First step. Take a look at the explanation of Visharu adavu First step . More About: Video , Classes , Learning , Step , Steps
Visharu Adavu first step
2008-02-16 08:53:00 Visharu Adavu involves swinging of hands in different directions ie sideways, up and down. Leg movements are simple and straight in one line. A Concept of shoulder pulls is also introduced here. The mudras used are Alapadma, katakamukha, Tripataka and Pataka. The sollukettu or Bols for this adavu is Ta Tai Tai Ta ... More About: Learning , Step
Natta Adavu Thirteenth Step (Video)
2008-02-13 13:13:00 Lets watch the Thirteenth step of Natta Adavu. You can also read an explanation of the Thirteenth step here. More About: Video , Step
Natta Adavu Thirteenth Step
2008-02-12 18:36:00 I have been getting mails for the Visharu Adavu posting. But a last post for Natta Adavu is still pending. Lets see how the thirteenth step is done. 1.Be in Ardhamandala with hands held close to the chest in katakamukha mudra. Lets start with the right hand side. 2.Taking the right leg forward in Alidha, bend down ... More About: Learning , Step
Chatura Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-02-11 17:41:00 When the thumb in Mrigashirsa mudra is held at the base of the Index, middle and ring finger we get the Chatura Hasta. Following are the instances where Chatura can be used To indicate lesser quantity Musk Gold Copper Iron Dampness Grief Aesthetic pleasures Eyes Difference in caste Proof Sweetness Slower gait Breaking into pieces Face Oil and ghee More About: Learning , Hand
Hansapakshika Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-02-01 10:53:00 While in the Mrigashirsha mudra only the thumb is bent along with the other fingers. It is used to denote the following :- Swans wing Number six Construction of a bridge Engraving with nails and covering More About: Learning , Hand
Mrigashirsa Hand Gesture (Mudra)
2008-01-31 18:35:00 Fingers are bent from the knuckles except for the little finger and the thumb which is held straight. It is used to denote the following:- A Deer’s head Lord Krishna (when held with both hands) Womens cheek A Wheel Fears Quarrel Costume or dress Tripundraka made on the forehead (Tilak on lord Shiva’s forehead) A lute Massage on the feet Female reproductive ... More About: Hand , Basics
Natta Adavu Twelfth Step (Video)
2008-01-29 03:09:00 Lets watch the twelfth step of Natta Adavu. To read the explanation of the twelfth step click here. More About: Video , Step
Natta Adavu -Twelveth Step
2008-01-26 11:38:00 1. Be in Ardhamnadala with hands close to the chest in Katakamukha mudra. 2. Stretch your leg to your right hand side in Alidha . As if touching your feet bend sideways and right hand at the feet in Alapadma mudra and left hand stretched up which is also in Alapadma mudra. Say Tai Yum 3. In ... More About: Learning , Step
Natta Adauv Eleventh Step (Video)
More articles from this author:2008-01-24 18:29:00 Lets have a look at the Eleventh Step today. Refer the Explanation of Natta Adavu Eleventh Step here .Enjoy More About: Video , Learning , Atta 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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