That thai tha ha step 2 | Bharatanatyam Adavu | Natyakriya Episode 19

You may want to check out the 1st step of That thai tha ha adavu HERE.

These are intermediate level steps that require concentration and consistency in practice. Here's the 2nd step -

That thai tha ha Adavu - step 2
That thai tha ha Dhit thai tha ha (x8)
(repeated on each side)

Points to remember

• Sit in Aramandi throughout the step
• Tripataka hand gesture used for the entire step
• Follow your hand with your eyes.

That thai Tha Ha Adavu Step 1 | Natyakriya Episode 18

With "That thai tha ha", we move to the (unofficial) intermediate level in Bharatanatyam. If you have been sticking with me for the past few months and learning side-by-side, congratulations! :-)

I do suggest you go through all the previous steps once again, practice and be sure of them.

Here is the 1st step of That thai tha ha adavu -

{Due to reasons specified in this post, I won't be able to give you the Written Instructions right away. I will however try to update them here within a week or so}

Tha Thai Thai Tha Step 5 | Bharatanatyam Visharu Adavu | Natyakriya Episode 17

Visharu Adavu, or more popularly known as the "Tha Thai Thai Tha" Adavu is the 3rd set of steps in Bharatanatyam. There are 5 different variations in this adavu. These are frequently used in a lot of Nritta choreography.

The sollukattu (सोल्लुकट्टु) or Rhythmic syllables of Visharu Adavu is - Thaa Thai Thai Tha

Here is the video tutorial of the 5thstep of Thaa thai thai tha -

Tha Thai Thai Tha Step 4 | Bharatanatyam Visharu Adavu | Natyakriya Episode 16

I've been MIA for quite sometime! Sorry about that. Was attacked by a bad case flu and fever! :-) Anyways, here I am with the 4th step of Tha thai thai tha.

Check out the previous episodes here.

Visharu Adavu, or more popularly known as the "Tha Thai Thai Tha" Adavu is the 3rd set of steps in Bharatanatyam. There are 5 different variations in this adavu. These are frequently used in a lot of Nritta choreography.

The sollukattu (सोल्लुकट्टु) or Rhythmic syllables of Visharu Adavu is - Thaa Thai Thai Tha

Here is the video tutorial of the 1st step of Thaa thai thai tha -

Detailed Written Steps coming soon... 

Visharu Adavu Step 3 | Bharatanatyam Tha Thai Thai Tha | Natyakriya Episode 15

* If you are new to Bharatanatyam, I urge you to start from the beginning.
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Visharu Adavu, or more popularly known as the "Tha Thai Thai Tha" Adavu is the 3rd set of steps in Bharatanatyam. There are 5 different variations in this adavu. These are frequently used in a lot of Nritta choreography. Con

The sollukattu (सोल्लुकट्टु) or Rhythmic syllables of Visharu Adavu is - Thaa Thai Thai Tha

Here is the video tutorial of the 3rd step of Thaa thai thai tha -

Visharu Adavu Step 2 | Tha Thai Thai Tha Adavu | Natyakriya Episode 14

* If you are new to Bharatanatyam, I urge you to start from the beginning.
* Subscribe to my YouTube Channel to get regular updates whenever I post a new video tutorial.

Visharu Adavu, or more popularly known as the "Tha Thai Thai Tha" Adavu is the 3rd set of steps in Bharatanatyam. There are 5 different variations in this adavu. These are frequently used in a lot of Nritta choreography. Con

The sollukattu (सोल्लुकट्टु) or Rhythmic syllables of Visharu Adavu is - Thaa Thai Thai Tha

Here is the video tutorial of the 2ns step of Thaa thai thai tha -

Visharu Adavu Step 1 | Tha Thai Thai Tha Adavu | Natyakriya Episode 14

* If you are new to Bharatanatyam, I urge you to start from the beginning.
* Subscribe to my YouTube Channel to get regular updates whenever I post a new video tutorial.

Visharu Adavu, or more popularly known as the "Tha Thai Thai Tha" Adavu is the 3rd set of steps in Bharatanatyam. There are 5 different variations in this adavu. These are frequently used in a lot of Nritta choreography.

The sollukattu (सोल्लुकट्टु) or Rhythmic syllables of Visharu Adavu is - Thaa Thai Thai Tha

Here is the video tutorial of the 1st step of Thaa thai thai tha -

Nattadavu Step 8 | Bharatanatyam Adavu | Natyakriya Episode 13

* If you are new to Bharatanatyam, I urge you to start from the beginning.
* If you haven't learned the previous steps of Nattadavu, click here & here.

Nattadavu is the 2nd set of steps (or ADAVU) in Bharatanatyam. Following the 6th step of Nattadavu, we move on to the 7th step.
The sollukattu (सोल्लुकट्टु) or Rhythmic syllables of is - Thaiyyum That Tha Thaiyyum Thaam

Here is the video tutorial -

Nattadavu Step 7 | Bharatanatyam Adavu | Natyakriya Episode 12

* If you are new to Bharatanatyam, I urge you to start from the beginning.
* If you haven't learned the previous steps of Nattadavu, click here & here.

Nattadavu is the 2nd set of steps (or ADAVU) in Bharatanatyam. Following the 6th step of Nattadavu, we move on to the 7th step.
The sollukattu (सोल्लुकट्टु) or Rhythmic syllables of is - Thaiyyum That Tha Thaiyyum Thaam

Here is the video tutorial -

Nattadavu Step 6 | Bharatanatyam Adavu | Natyakriya Episode 11

* If you are new to Bharatanatyam, I urge you to start from the beginning.
* If you haven't learned the previous steps of Nattadavu, click here & here.

Nattadavu is the 2nd set of steps (or ADAVU) in Bharatanatyam. Following the 5th step of Nattadavu, we move on to the 6th step. There are minute differences between the 5th & 6th steps of Nattadavu.

The sollukattu (सोल्लुकट्टु) or Rhythmic syllables of is - Thaiyyum That Tha Thaiyyum Thaam

Here is the video tutorial -

Nattadavu Step 5 | Bharatanatyam Adavu | Natyakriya Episode 10

* If you are new to Bharatanatyam, I urge you to start from the beginning.
* If you haven't learned the previous steps of Nattadavu, click here & here.

Nattadavu is the 2nd set of steps (or ADAVU) in Bharatanatyam. Having learned the first four steps in the previous episodes, we now proceed to the 5th step.

The sollukattu (सोल्लुकट्टु) or Rhythmic syllables of is - Thaiyyum That Tha Thaiyyum Thaam

Here is the video tutorial -

Nattadavu Steps 3, 4 | Bharatanatyam Adavu | Natyakriya Episode 09

We started off with Nattadavu steps 1 & 2 in the previous episode. Today we're going to seeing how to do Nattadavu (नाट्टडवु) {read: Naa-ttuh-duh-voo} steps 3 & 4.

Like the 1st & 2nd steps, 4th is just twice of the 3rd step. And the sollukattu (सोल्लुकट्टु) or Rhythmic syllables of is - Thaiyyum That Tha Thaiyyum Thaam

Here's a video tutorial - 

Nattadavu Steps 1, 2 | Bharatanatyam Adavus | Natyakriya Episode 08

We started off with the Namaskaram and learned the first set of steps called "Thattadavu". If you are a beginner, I urge you to start from the beginning to get an idea of the basic dance prayer, positions etc.

Today, we're going to be moving on to the second set of steps or Adavu known as "Nattadavu" (नाट्टडवु) {read: Naa-ttuh-duh-voo}. "Naattudhal" means "to  firmly root". In these steps, the HEEL is used as a PIVOT for stretching and hitting of the legs. Hand movements are incorporated for the first time. There are 8 variations (depending upon the style of dance) in this adavu.

The sollukattu (सोल्लुकट्टु) or Rhythmic syllables of Nattadavu is - Thaiyyum That Tha Thaiyyum Thaam

Here is the video tutorial on the first & second steps of Nattadavu.

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 -

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 -

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 -

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 -

Sequence of Bharatanatyam Adavus (steps) | How to learn Bharatanatyam from the basics

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That it takes practice and patience to ace at any art form is a known fact. This fact is especially true for Bharatanatyam. It is believed that at least 6-7 years of rigorous training is required to even ascend the stage (Arangetram) and many more years to give commendable performances. But in this time and age, I find a lot of people looking to accelerate the learning process by skipping the basics. In fact, I was once asked by a mother, "if my daughter can directly learn a hip hop dance number, why can't she learn a Bharatanatyam dance item?". It is a valid question.

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What people fail to understand is that Bharatanatyam is a very technical dance form. Imagine you start teaching your kid how to read a story without even teaching him/her the basic alphabets? That is what these basics steps are. The alphabets that you need to learn (well) in order to learn the more advanced dances. I cannot ball park the number of years it will take to finish learning these basics (as there are a lot). It entirely depends on the student's capabilities and the regularity with which he/she practices.