Thattadavu Thaiyya Thai 1 & 2 - Bharatanatyam 1st Adavu | Natyakriya Episode 04

The first adavu in Bharatanatyam is the Thattadavu (तट्टडवु) . It consists of 8 steps (or variations). This Adavu is performed by striking the floor with the feet one after the other. "Thattu" means to strike the floor flatly with the whole of the sole. Every step is done in the first, second & third speeds.

The sollukattu or rhythmic syllables of Thattadavu is - Thaiyya Thai

Here's a video tutorial of the1st & 2nd steps of Thattadavu -

To do the 1st 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 once. 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