"Thattu" , means to strike. Thattaduvu literally is just striking the floor while mantaining a "mandala" or Araimandi position. There are different rhythmic combinations of striking used to build rhythmic coherence in the student while developing strength in the legs.
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Naatadavu part 1
"Naatu", means to stretch. The Naataduvus stretch either one of the legs at the knee, while the foot is in Anchitam. (flexed position) There are many different varieties of Naataduvus. They vary based on the choices made in torso movement and direction of stretch and arm positions.
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Naatadavu part 2
This is a continuation of Naataduvu Part 1. It deals with a few more varieties of Naataduvus
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Pakkadavu
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 a...
