Thattadavu Thaiyya Thai Steps 5,6 - Bharatanatyam 1st Adavu | Natyakriya Episode 06

Continuing on our Thattadavu series of steps, let's learn steps 5 & 6 today.

Here is the Video Tutorial -

TO do the 5th 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 5 times in beats - 1,2 - 345.  (345 have to fit into 2 beats).
3. 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.
4. Repeat the same in 3 speeds

TO do the 6th 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 6 times. But after every 3rd beat, you're going to leave a gap of 1 beat (2 quick counts). 1,2,3 (Gap) 4,5,6
3. 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.
4. Repeat the same in 3 speeds

That's it! :-) If you have any doubts, you can contact me by commenting on any of my videos on YouTube or right down below!

For tutorial on steps 1 & 2 click here.
For tutorial on steps 3 & 4 click here.