This turn is used in many different banis as their primary type of turn. Kuchipudi also uses this type of turn quite extensively. In Bharatanatyam, this becomes one of the various turns that one might use. In the Raadha kalpa method we call it the 'enveloping turn' as there is a sense of covering, or hugging with one of the legs. It is like a bhujangatrasita chari in some ways.
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Urdva jānu turn
This turn stars with an Urdvajanu, raised knee and then turns after the raised foot cro sses over. It can be embellished with a bend and various arm movements. This type of turn is found in some Karanas and we can use it in Bharatanatyam choreography.
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Swastika Turn
We use the swastika turn in movement sometimes without realising it. Breaking it down, and practising it separately gives us more options to explore Adavus and also helps us develop clarity when these types of turns appear within choreography.
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Urudrvtta turn
This turn is commonly used in one of the types of the korwe Adavu. It is important to break it down and practise it so it can become available in other explorative dance sequences witin other Adavus.
