Step & turn
Playlist 26 • 2m 24s
The Step & Turn, explains how the mechanics of the first Bramari adavu works. It incorporates ideas of balance and focus adding an element to the first introduction on turns.
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Turn variation
The 'Turn variation', explains the mechanics of a variation of the Bramari adavu often used in Bharatanatyam choreography. It is used even within existing adavus to change directions in choreography.
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Bramari Adavu
Bramari literally means to turn. The first Bramari adavu is introduced in the second set of Adavus, the other varieties will be introduced subsequently. It is important to keep the eyes focussed at a particular point and turn the head faster than the body.
Things to keep in mind:
- When stretc... -
Bramari Adavu 2
Bramari literally means to turn. The second Bramari adavu that we practise in the Raadha Kalpa method introduces, quarter, half and full turns.
These turns are used in choreography to change direction with precision.
Things to keep in mind:
- The lengthening of the bent knee and the turn happ...
