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 .
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Adavus in Bharathanatyam
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 .
Greeva Bheda – Neck movements
Greeva bheda in Bharatanatyam is how we move the neck. It forms an integral aspect of Bharatanatyam. According to Abhinaya Darpana there are four types of Greeva Bheda.
Asamyuta Hasta Viniyoga
Asamyuta hastas can be used to denote various thoughts, ideas and objects. Viniyoga represents the usage.
Shiro Bheda – Head 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.
Drishti Bheda – Eye 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. Drishti bheda in Bharatanatyam can be interpreted as to how to connect through eyes . Drishti inContinue reading “Drishti Bheda – Eye movements”
Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha
The true meaning of Guru is “The one who dispels darkness of ignorance”. Guru is the trinity Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
Nava Rasas – The Dance of the Soul
Navarasas or the nine emotions gives dance completeness. Each Rasa is a reservoir of energy drawn from the eternal life source of Prana. By drawing this powerful energy and then soaking into it, we can become subtler and attain a higher level of frequency free from all binding emotions.
Samyuta 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) As per Natyashastra , Hastas are broadly categorised as: Asamyukta/Asamyuta Hastas or Single handed Gestures Samyukta/Samyuta Hastas orContinue reading “Samyuta Hastas”
Asamyuta 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) As per Natyashastra , Hastas are broadly categorised as: Asamyukta/Asamyuta Hastas or Single handed Gestures Samyukta/Samyuta Hastas orContinue reading “Asamyuta Hastas”
Himalayan School of Traditional Dance 