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TattiMetti Adavu Sixth Step 2008-06-03 13:52:04 This step is slightly different from the earlier ones. The Bols are the same Tat Tai Ta Ha Dhit Tai Ta Ha.
Lets take a look at how the sixth step is different.
1. Be in ardhamandal posture. Place your hands close to the chest in Tripataka .
2. Jump on your toes. Hands are in Tripataka hasta [...] Read more:Sixth
Samputa Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-06-06 16:02:39 When the fingers in Chakra hasta are bent in such a way that there is a hollow at the center of the palm we get the Samputa Hasta.
lets take a look at the viniyoga shloka of Samputa
Varvacgade sampute cha samputah krah iritaha
It says that Samputa is used to denote
1. Concealment of objects. It can be [...] Read more:Gesture
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Samputa Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-06-06 16:02:39 When the fingers in Chakra hasta are bent in such a way that there is a hollow at the center of the palm we get the Samputa Hasta.
lets take a look at the viniyoga shloka of Samputa
Varvacgade sampute cha samputah krah iritaha
It says that Samputa is used to denote
1. Concealment of objects. It can be [...] Read more:Gesture
TattiMetti Adavu Sixth Step (video) 2008-06-04 11:34:33 This is the final post for Tattimetti Adavu. I am sure with so much of variations given, we can still derive a few more with our imagination.
Read the explanation of the following video
here. Read more:Sixth
TattiMetti Adavu Sixth Step 2008-06-03 13:52:04 This step is slightly different from the earlier ones. The Bols are the same Tat Tai Ta Ha Dhit Tai Ta Ha.
Lets take a look at how the sixth step is different.
1. Be in ardhamandal posture. Place your hands close to the chest in Tripataka .
2. Jump on your toes. Hands are in Tripataka hasta [...] Read more:Sixth
TattiMetti Adavu Fifth Step (video) 2008-05-30 08:24:32 Here is the Video for the fifth step. For all the steps 1-5 the leg movements are the same. In all the video
s the leg movements are shown so that it is easy for your reference. Read the explanation of the fifth step here. Read more:Fifth
Tattimetti Adavu Fifth step 2008-05-28 08:02:19 In the fifth step of TattiMetti Adavu the leg movements are the same. Here the torso bends side ways. The Bols are Tat Tai Ta Ha Dhit Tai Ta Ha. Watch the video here.
1. Be in Ardhamandala posture with hands held in Tripatka held close to the chest.
2. Tap your right leg. The right hand [...] Read more:Fifth
TattiMetti Adavu Fourth step (Video) 2008-05-22 22:54:18 The fourth step of Tattimetti Adavu is a combination of the first and the third step. Read both the explanation to understand better.
Tattimetti Adavu Fourth step 2008-05-20 12:40:53 Hope you are now well acquainted with the steps 1-3. Because the fourth step is the combination of the first and the third step.
1. Be in Ardhamandala with hands held in Tripataka close to the chest.
2. Now for the first part of Tat tai Ta Ha, Dhit Tai Ta Ha repeat the steps 2 to [...]
Kilaka Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-05-19 22:32:08 When both the little fingers interlock each other we get the Kilaka Hasta.
Lets take a look at the Viniyoga shloka (uses)
snehe namranulape cha kilako viniyujyate
The shloka says that this kilaka hasta is used to denote
A feeling of Love and affection
Funny talks, hilarious conversation etc
Return to Samyukta hasta Read more:Gesture
Pasha Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-05-16 18:55:00 When the both the hands in Tamrachuda are interlocked with one another we get the Pasha hasta.
Lets take a look at the viniyoga shloka (uses)
Anyonyakalahe pashe shrinkhalayam niyujyate
The shloka says that the pasha hasta is used to denote
Internal fights or Quarrels
A String
A Chain
Return to Samyukta hasta Read more:Gesture
Matsya Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-06-16 11:56:40 When the right palm is placed over the back of left palm, both palm being in Ardhachandra hasta.
Lets take a look at the viniyoga shloka
etasya viniyogastu sammatau matsyadarshane
It says that this gesture is used to denote a Fish. The Matsya Avatara of Lord Vishnu is also denoted by this gesture. Read more:Gesture
Garuda Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-07-07 18:49:14 When both the hands in Ardhachandra hasta are placed over one another and only the Thumbs are interlocked we get the Garuda
hasta.
Lets take a look at the viniyoga shloka
Garudarthe Viniyujyate
Its says that this hasta is used to denote a Hawk.
It can also denote birds flying. Read more:Gesture
Varaha Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-07-04 17:56:32 When both hands in Mrigashirsha hasta and the left palm is placed over the right palm, we get the Varaha hasta.
Lets take a look at the viniyoga shloka of this gesture.
Etasya Viniyogaha Syadvarahartha pradarshane
It means that this hasta is used to denote a Boar or a wild pig. The Varaha avatara of lord Vishnu is [...] Read more:Gesture
TattiMetti Adavu in Bharatanatyam 2008-07-04 09:01:09 “Tatti ” means to tap (like in Tatta adavu) and “Metti ” means a heel contact with the floor. For Metti one must first be on the toes (either a jump on the toes or just striking a toe) and then flatten the feet while the toes are already firm on the ground. TattiMetti is [...]
Visharu Adavu in Bharatanatyam 2008-07-04 08:35:03 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 [...]
Kurma Hand Gesture (Mudra) 2008-06-27 11:59:19 While the hands are in chakra hasta, bend all the fingers (except the thumb and the little fingers) and hold the palms tight.
Lets take a look at the viniyoga shloka
Kurmarthe viniyujyate
The shloka says that this hasta is used to denote a Tortoise. The Kurma Avatar of Lord Vishnu is also denoted by this Hasta. Read more:Gesture
Teermanam Adavu Second Step (Video) 2008-07-18 11:17:18 The second step is an extention of the first step. It involves one tap of leg + the first step. The sollukettu of this step is Tai Dhit Dhit Tai.
1. Be in Ardhamandala posture with hands held in Tripataka close to the chest.
2. Tap your right leg in the above position. Say Tai
3. Then [...] Read more:Second
How to prepare for a stage show 2008-07-14 16:12:52 A great performance is a result of planned and sincere efforts. Not only dance, but any debut onstage requires some amount of organization. Therefore I decided to share my views on this topic. Considering the following points, should definitely help the dancers perform better on stage.
Occasion
It is very important to know to what occasion [...]
Teermanam Adavu in Bharatanatyam 2008-07-10 18:35:24 Teermanam means to conclude or an ending or final stage. Thus the steps in these adavus are used to end a dance sequence or jathis. It is done in a set of three steps or repeated thrice. Most of the time these steps are performed in the fast pace ie Dhruta kala. The bols or [...]
Teermanam Adavu First Step (Video) 2008-07-10 18:32:27 Take a look at the Teermanam adavu video to get a hang of it. I shall post the explanation with the photos later.
1. Be in Ardhamandala posture with hands held in Tripataka close to the chest.
2. Take the right leg forward and place in on the heels (The Natta position). Take your right hand forward [...] Read more:First
Teermanam Adavu Fourth step (video) 2008-08-06 11:03:02 The fourth variation is very similar to the earlier steps. It only involves an additional foot tap at the beginning. The Bols are Tai Tai Tai Dhit Dhit Tai.
1. Be in Ardhamandala posture with hands held in Tripataka close to the chest.
2. Tap your right leg in the above position. Say Tai
3. Then tap your [...] Read more:video
Teermanam Adavu third step (Video) 2008-07-26 08:42:59 In the third
step we need to tap our leg twice and repeat the first step. lets take a look at the video and understand it better. The Bols of this step is Tai Tai Dhit Dhit Tai. Every Tai is equal to one tap.
1. Be in Ardhamandala posture with hands held in Tripataka close [...]
Teermanam Adavu Sixth Variation (video) 2008-08-18 15:46:03 From the sixth variation onwards the hand movements change. Hands have to be held in a “L” shape. When beginning with the right side,
a. Both right and left hands are held in Pataka hasta facing down
b. Right arm is stretched and held in front of the face
c. left hand is stretched sideways.
d. both the arms [...] Read more:Sixth
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Anuradha Venkatraman and her amazing abhinaya 2008-08-12 10:48:46 Danseuse Anuradha Venkatraman has added an extra spark to Raamdhari Singh Dinkar’s poem “Rashmi Rathi”. Dinkar was an amazing poet during our freedom struggle. He was known as a Rashtrakavi. He was awarded the Padmabhushan. His poem Rashmi Rathi meaning the “Sun’s Charioteer” is about Karana who is one of the important characters of Mahabharata.
Anuradha [...]
Teermanam adavu fifth step 2008-08-12 10:22:11 The fifth step is a combination of all the previous steps. The bols are Tai Dhit Dhit Tai, Tai Tai Dhit Dhit Tai, Tai Tai Tai Dhit Dhit Tai.
When starting with the right side.
1. Do the second variation of teermanam adavu ie Tai Dhit Dhit Tai
2. To the left side do the third variation of [...]
The cause and effect of Rasa-sutra 2008-09-11 14:44:47 (This article is taken from Dancer Sangeeta Ishwaran’s research paper “Abhinaya in Dance –Theatre forms of south east asia”)
What I felt would be relevant for the readers here is the relation between Sthayi bhava, Vibhava and the Anubhava. This is a part of the advanced theory in classical dance. In this paper, three concepts defined [...] Read more:effect
Apalam Chapalam - Old melodies 2008-08-29 18:32:05 This is one of the best choreographies in Hindi movies. I think one of the purest versions of Bharatanatyam that bollywood movies have ever had.
Some say these dancers were called “Vellakanni sisters”. I donot know who choreographed this. I would be happy if anybody could let us know. It is from the movie “Azad”.
These dancer [...]
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