Thahatha Jum Tharitha Adavu – Precision, Dynamism and Rhythm

Adavus form the foundation of Nritta in Bharatanatyam. Focus on rhythmic precision through Adavus gives us an ability to tune the mind and body towards alignment .

Theermanam Adavu – Precision, Dynamism and Rhythm

Adavus form the foundation of Nritta in Bharatanatyam. Focus on rhythmic precision through Adavus gives us an ability to tune the mind and body towards alignment .

Bhru Bheda – Eyebrow movements

Bhedas as described in the Natyashastra/Abhinaya Darpana offers in depth movement patterns for every part of the body. A dancer going deeper into the Bhedas will be able to control each part of the body with utmost clarity.

Devatha Hastas

According to Natyashastra , a dancer expresses through Angikam (body), Vachikam (words),  Sattvikam(emotions) and Ahaaryam(costume). The most striking feature of Bharatanatyam is the use of hand gestures – Hasthas, (in the Angikabhinaya). It is of great importance both in the enactment of Abhinaya (Expressing emotions) and in Nritta (pure dance gestures) Hastas used to depict the deities in Bharatanatyam are called Devatha Hastas. Below are the Devatha

Sutral Adavu – Vigor, Precision, Dynamism and Rhythm

Adavus form the foundation of Nritta in Bharatanatyam. Focus on rhythmic precision through Adavus gives us an ability to tune the mind and body towards alignment .

KutthAdavu – Vigor, Precision, Dynamism and Rhythm

Adavus form the foundation of Nritta in Bharatanatyam. Focus on rhythmic precision through Adavus gives us an ability to tune the mind and body towards alignment .

Kuditta Mettu Adavu – Vigor, Precision and Rhythm

Adavus form the foundation of Nritta in Bharatanatyam. Focus on rhythmic precision through Adavus gives us an ability to tune the mind and body towards alignment .

Dashavatar – The ten avatars of Lord Vishnu

Oh descendants of Bharata, Whenever Dharma decays and Adharma prevails, I manifest Myself.
To establish the virtue, to destroy the evil, to protect the good I descend from time to time

Paraval Adavu – Expansion, Stability and Rhythm

Adavus form the foundation of Nritta in Bharatanatyam. Focus on rhythmic precision through Adavus gives us an ability to tune the mind and body towards alignment .

Naat Adavu – Synchronisation, Stability and Rhythm

Adavus form the foundation of Nritta in Bharatanatyam. Focus on rhythmic precision through Adavus gives us an ability to tune the mind and body towards alignment .