Playlist 30
As we progress through the Adavu variations in the second set of Adavus, it is important to repeat them with awareness and clarity, revisit isolations and Bhedas and repeat the basics so that the articulations of torso are clear and controlled. This playlist finishes the Bramari adavu variations, the last Utplavana korwe and also introduces variations in the Kuditta mettadavu.
The playlist revisits past lessons and also introduces the final Anga, the Uras or chest to finish the last of the Anga Bhedas. A Khanda Jathi for practise is introduced in this video before we progress to the next repertoire piece which is in Mishra Chapu Talam.
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Urō bheda Shloka
The chest or Uras is considered one of the Angas according to the Natyashastra. The movements of the chest are used not only for the precise control in the execution of Nritta but also to communicate meaning in the context of gesture.
Please refer to the Shloka below for pronunciation. Please no...
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Jānu bheda Shloka
Jānu bheda according to the Sangīta Ratnākara, is an Upānga. The knees are considered one of the minor limbs.
The movements of the knees are used not only for the precise control in the execution of Nritta but also to communicate meaning in the context of gesture. Some of the positions elucidate...
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Janghā bheda Shloka
The shins/ shanks are considered one of the Upāngas, or minor limbs according to the Nātyaśāstra
The movements are used not only for the precise control in the execution of Nritta but also to communicate meaning in the context of gesture.
Please refer to the Shloka below for pronunciation. Plea...
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Khanda Chapu Jathi 1 : Instructions
Please watch the subsequent Talam lectures that incorporate Gati and Yati and revisit this Jathi.
The Jathi series continues with a variety of Talams being introduced slowly. This is the first Jathi in Khanda Gati that has rhythmic layers of other counts for the adavus on top of the 5 count base...
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Khanda Chapu Jathi 1
Please watch the subsequent Talam lectures that incorporate Gati and Yati and revisit this Jathi.
The Jathi series continues with a variety of Talams being introduced slowly. This is the first Jathi in Khanda Gati that has rhythmic layers of other counts for the adavus on top of the 5 count base...
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Khanda Chapu Korwe: Instructions
Please watch the subsequent Talam lectures that incorporate Gati and Yati and revisit this korwe.
The Korwe series continues with a variety of Talams. This is the first Korwe in Khanda Gati that has rhythmic layers of other counts for the adavus on top of the 5 count base.
Gati refers to an i...
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Khanda Chapu Korwe 1
Please watch the subsequent Talam lectures that incorporate Gati and Yati and revisit this korwe.
The Korwe series continues with a variety of Talams. This is the first Korwe in Khanda Gati that has rhythmic layers of other counts for the adavus on top of the 5 count base.
Gati refers to an int...
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Pushpanjali
Pushpanjali
Raaga: Aarabhi
Aditala
Composer: Dr Balamuralikrishna
Choreography: Rukmini VijayakumarThe Pushpanjali is choreographed with many rhythmic layers. You will have an appending document that you can download to understand the Rhythm clearly.
There is an added verse from the Ganesha P...
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Jatiswaram: Raga Rasikapriya
The second piece that is traditionally presented in a Margam is a Jatiswaram. A Jatiswaram is named as such because it is a combination of a Jathis and Swarams. It begins with a Jathi typically followed by the Pallavi, Anupallai and Charanams, to which multiple Korwes are choreographed.
This pa...
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Tillana: Raga Vallachi
Tillana
Raga : Vallachi
Adi Tala
Composer: Dwaraki Krishnaswamy
Choreography: Guru Narmada, (reinterpreted by Rukmini Vijayakumar)A Tillana is usually the last piece in the performance of a Margam. Adapted from the Tarana, of Hindustani music, the Tillana reflects the joy of finally reaching th...
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General mobility
This is a great session to do on a day when you feel tight or sore. It opens up your body without expecting too much of it. You can also do it before you start a warm-up or after a strength or dance session. It is a session that is safe to practice early in the morning.
