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

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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.
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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 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 -

Online Bharatanatyam Classes | Learn dance via Video Chat (Skype or Google Hangouts) or Video Lessons

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Congratulations!! You have taken your first step (or maybe n-th...?) towards pursuing one of the most ancient and beautiful dance forms of India! And I would love to teach you whatever I've learned in my 20 years of Bharatanatyam training!

Before you decide on this method...
Bharatanatyam is a dance form that takes years and years to master. As such, the Guru-Shishya tradition of imparting lessons is the best way to pursue this dance form. The years I spent with my Guru were memorable and instrumental in shaping my dance the way it is today. Although I love teaching Bharatanatyam and have found the Online Method to be very effective - especially for accelerated progress; I would still advise you to learn from a teacher offline, if possible. Learning from a teacher directly is a beautiful experience! Of course, online one-on-one teaching is a close second! :-)

So before you decide to contact me to learn Bharatanatyam online, I urge you to make the attempt to find a teacher in your neighborhood. (especially if you are in India, there are so many teachers available in almost every city! Don't restrict to a Google search. Search your local contact registry!)

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What I can Teach You?

1. Kalakshetra style steps (Adavu)
2. Theory in Bharatanatyam
3. Over 200 Items & Songs (Margam)  ** (see below)
4. Hand Gestures - Mudras
5. Rhythms - Thaalams
6. Bharatanatyam Exercises
7. Choreograph classical or semi classical songs for any program/function

List of Items / Songs that I Know (multiple compositions in each category)

1. Invocatory items - Kautuvams, Anjali etc.
2. Alarippu
3. Jatiswaram
4. Shabdam
5. Varnam
6. Padams, Keertanams & Javali
7. Thillana
8. Kavadi / Koothu / Thematic songs
9. Other semi classical & contemporary choreography

Natyakriya Online Bharatanatyam Classes - The Details

• This is a comprehensive method of learning aimed at imparting lessons at an accelerated pace. Progress in this method is usually observed to be twice (or more) as faster as a regular group class
• The classes are held via Google Hangouts or Skype (or any other video chat medium)
• You can customize the classes based on your schedule. You also get to choose how many hours of class you want to have during the month (dates & timings will be decided a month in advance)
• I often travel to remote locations in India & elsewhere; due to which I have to pay high internet charges, tax rates & transaction rates. The fees are structured just to cover the costs. They are inclusive of tax rates, PayPal charges, audio/video/theory material given to the student and other fixed charges incurred to offer the classes. In case you are 2-4 people who want to learn together as a group, I request you to fill out the form just once. I shall be giving you classes at a reduced rate.
• Fees have to be paid BEFORE the start of classes every month via PayPal or NEFT Payments to my Indian Bank.
• If you have ANY other questions, feel free to ask them in the form below.

An Alternative: Video Tutorials sent to your Mailbox!

It is my dream to make this dance form accessible to as many people as possible! However, due to work and time constraints, I am not able to do that. As a cheaper and more feasible alternative, I offer the option of learning through my video tutorials. In this method, I would regularly send you videos of steps / portion that you have to follow. This is effective for older students who can confidently follow tutorials and teach themselves.

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