Adavus: Practice videos
2 Seasons
We recommend that the student watches the instructions for the Aduvus, before commencing the practice of each Adavu set for at least a period of 5 to 6 months.
Please practice only the 1st and second speed to begin with and add the third speed as you go along. To get the maximum benefit from the Adavu section, it must be practiced alongside the flexibility and strength sections. You must also do one of the warm-ups before commencing on Adavus.
Tips:
- Practice clear alignment first.
- Clarity of movement is more important than speed.
- Don't hesitate to pause and repeat if you have not been able to internalise the corrections and guidelines offered in the Instruction videos.
- It is better to do even just one Adavu with complete clarity than muddle through the whole set.
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01:21Episode 25Theermana Adavu 1, variation
Episode 25
The Theermana or Makutadavu, is placed at the end of a Korwe or Jathi in specific rhythmic patterns, to create an ending.
The leg is either placed outstretched directly in front or at a diagonal of 45 degrees. The foot is flexed and the heel strikes the floor. In the Raadha Kalpa method we begi...
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01:45Episode 26Theermana Adavu 2
Episode 26
The Theermana or Makutadavu, is placed at the end of a Korwe or Jathi in specific rhythmic patterns, to create an ending.
The leg is either placed outstretched directly in front or at a diagonal of 45 degrees. The foot is flexed and the heel strikes the floor. In the Raadha Kalpa method we begi...
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01:45Episode 27Theermana Adavu 2, variation
Episode 27
The Theermana or Makutadavu, is placed at the end of a Korwe or Jathi in specific rhythmic patterns, to create an ending.
The leg is either placed outstretched directly in front or at a diagonal of 45 degrees. The foot is flexed and the heel strikes the floor. In the Raadha Kalpa method we begi...
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02:09Episode 28Theermana Adavu 3
Episode 28
The Theermana or Makutadavu, is placed at the end of a Korwe or Jathi in specific rhythmic patterns, to create an ending.
The leg is either placed outstretched directly in front or at a diagonal of 45 degrees. The foot is flexed and the heel strikes the floor. In the Raadha Kalpa method we begi...
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02:09Episode 29Theermana Adavu 3, variation
Episode 29
The Theermana or Makutadavu, is placed at the end of a Korwe or Jathi in specific rhythmic patterns, to create an ending.
The leg is either placed outstretched directly in front or at a diagonal of 45 degrees. The foot is flexed and the heel strikes the floor. In the Raadha Kalpa method we begi...
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02:51Episode 30Ta hata Jumtari ta Adavu
Episode 30
The "Ta hata jumtari ta" Adavu, is named after the syllables that are used in the practice of the Adavu. This practise is common amongst most lineages of Bharatanatyam.
The Adavu is a combination of various movements. It has the 'di, di tai" action with the Tattu and Naatu, from the muktaya ada...