Thattadavu Thaiyya Thai Steps 3,4 - Bharatanatyam 1st Adavu | Natyakriya Episode 05

We started learning the Thattadavu in our last class.
Continuing our lessons, we're going to be learning steps 3 & 4 of the same adavu. (There are 8 variations to this adavu. Read about them here.)

The sollukattu or rhythmic syllables of Thattadavu is - Thaiyya Thai

Here's a video tutorial of the 3rd & 4th steps of Thattadavu -

To do the 3rd Tattadavu step,

1. Assume the Aramandi Position. It is important to maintain this position throughout the step.
2. You're going to lift and hit each leg on the floor thrice. The way to lift each leg is to imagine that your heels are touching your behind. Lift as much as possible and strike the leg down on the floor.
3. Repeat the same in 3 speeds

 To do the 4th Tattadavu step,

1. Assume the Aramandi Position. It is important to maintain this position throughout the step.
2. You're going to lift and hit each leg on the floor four times. The way to lift each leg is to imagine that your heels are touching your behind. Lift as much as possible and strike the leg down on the floor.
3. Repeat the same in 3 speeds