The feet articulation vary in varieties of Pakkadavus. The arms can also be changed and expand to include a number of different types. The Raadha Kalpa method has chosen a specific combination of feet articulation and arm movement to allow the dancer to be able to adapt and vary in choreography as necessary. The arm and feet need not do the exact same thing when placed in choreography. The progression is made such that the dancer can adopt variety while being specific and articulate with feet and arms.
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Paraval adavu
The Paraval adavu moves to the side, like the Pakkadavu, but the srea covered is expansive. The articulation of the feet changes. There are many varieties in this adavu. Although Paraval serves as an umbrella classification, sometimes we call the adavus by varied names based on how the feet inter...
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Kuditta Mettadvau
As mentioned in the Tattu mettaduvu, 'mettu' is a movement that comprises of a heel drop. Kuditta Mettaduvu or Yegar Mettaduvu, has a small jump onto the balls of the feet and then a drop of the heels. This Adavu is varied primarily with arm and torso movements. It is one of the only Adavus that ...
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Jaar Adavu/ Sarikal Adavu
The adavus in this category span a variety of feet articulations. The slide sometime occurs on the whole bottom of the foot. Sometimes in the ball of the foot, and other times on the heel, depending on the choice of the choreographer. These adavus can also vary greatly in levels and leg positions...
