Thattadavu Thaiyya Thai Steps 7,8 - Bharatanatyam 1st Adavu | Natyakriya Episode 07

Continuing on our Thattadavu series of steps, let's learn steps 7 & 8 today. Both these steps are slightly different than the previous 6 steps.

Here is the Video Tutorial -

TO do the 7th step -

1. Assume the Aramandi Position. It is important to maintain this position throughout the step.
2. When you're doing the right side, hit right leg 3 times - switch and hit the left leg on the 4th count - and switch and hit the right leg again 3 times (3+1+3 = 7). Do the same for left side.
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

Sollu Kattu - Thai Thai That Tha Thai Thai Thaam.

The 8th step -
Although we are doing Step 8, there still will be only 7 counts.

1. Assume the Aramandi Position. It is important to maintain this position throughout the step.
2. For Right Side: alternatively hit each leg. Viz-

          - Start with right leg for 1st beat
          - left for the 2nd
          - right for 3rd
          - left for 4th
          - right for 5th
          - left for 6th
          - right for 7th
   (The last 3 beats are quicker and have to fit into 2 beats)
   3. Repeat the same for Left Side. But start with left leg first;

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. 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.
For tutorial on steps 5 & 6 click here.