Playlist 51

Playlist 51

This playlist completes the Todi Varnam and begins a new conditioning series. It also has a few basic lectures on the Raadha Kalpa method that are very important for students to be aware of if they are training in this pedagogical system.

The posterior chain conditioning video is also introduced in this playlist.

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Playlist 51
  • The complete Raadha Kalpa Warm Up: Level 2

    This Warm- up adds a few more variations to the previously introduced warm-up and expects that your strength has progressed, so please make certain that you have practised the following though the past months, atleast 5 times each, slowly with awareness before doing this warm-up.

    Legs and core 1...

  • Thattu Mettadavu 1 : Tishram

    This Adavu has two components, a tapping action with one foot that comprises of the Thattu, and the Udgattitham action on the other leg with a heel. Sometimes both the tap and the Udgattitam can happen on the same foot, depending on the Jathi.

    Pointers:
    - Try to make sure the heel is lifted pro...

  • Thattu Mettadavu 2 : Chatushram

    This Adavu has two components, a tapping action with one foot that comprises of the Thattu, and the Udgattitham action on the other leg with a heel. Sometimes both the tap and the Udgattitam can happen on the same foot, depending on the Jathi.

    Pointers:
    - Try to make sure the heel is lifted pro...

  • Intermediate: Legs and core basics

    This sequence works on some stability muscles with the help of resistance bands and props. This will help align your movement by reminding you where to engage with the help of bands and props and also challenge your strength.

  • Musical Series: Rear chain

    This sequence of exercises reinforces ideas that have already been introduced in the previous instructed series for the rear chain of muscles like the calf muscles, hamstrings, back etc. It is recommended to start on the musical series only once you have practised the instructed series over sever...

  • Varnam, "Adi Shivane" : Part 16 (Swara 3)

    Raga: Todi
    Adi Tala
    Composer: K.N.Dandayudapani Pillai.
    Choreography: Guru Narmada (Jathis) , Adapted by Rukmini Vijayakumar
    Language: Tamil

    The Varnam speaks from the perspective of a Nayika that is longing to see Lord Shiva.

    This video goes through the third Swara

    P: Adi shivanaik-kANavE Ash...

  • Varnam, "Adi Shivane" : Part 17 (Swara sahitya 3)

    Raga: Todi
    Adi Tala
    Composer: K.N.Dandayudapani Pillai.
    Choreography: Guru Narmada (Jathis) , Adapted by Rukmini Vijayakumar
    Language: Tamil

    The Varnam speaks from the perspective of a Nayika that is longing to see Lord Shiva.

    This video goes through Swara Sahitya

    P: Adi shivanaik-kANavE Ashai...

  • Varnam, "Adi Shivane" : Part 18 (Swara 4)

    Raga: Todi
    Adi Tala
    Composer: K.N.Dandayudapani Pillai.
    Choreography: Guru Narmada (Jathis) , Adapted by Rukmini Vijayakumar
    Language: Tamil

    The Varnam speaks from the perspective of a Nayika that is longing to see Lord Shiva.

    This video goes through the last Swara of the Varnam

    P: Adi shivana...

  • Varnam, "Adi Shivane" : Part 19 (Swara sahitya 4)

    Raga: Todi
    Adi Tala
    Composer: K.N.Dandayudapani Pillai.
    Choreography: Guru Narmada (Jathis) , Adapted by Rukmini Vijayakumar
    Language: Tamil

    The Varnam speaks from the perspective of a Nayika that is longing to see Lord Shiva.

    This video goes through Swara Sahitya

    P: Adi shivanaik-kANavE Ashai...

  • Varnam, "Adi Shivane"

    Varnam, "Adi Shivane"

    Raga: Todi
    Adi Tala
    Composer: K.N.Dandayudapani Pillai.
    Choreography: Guru Narmada (Jathis) , Adapted by Rukmini Vijayakumar
    Language: Tamil

    The Varnam speaks from the perspective of a Nayika that is longing to see Lord Shiva.

    P: Adi shivanaik-kANavE Ashai koNDEnaDi
    nIti ...

  • What is the Raadha Kalpa method?

    What is the Raadha Kalpa method? Why is this different? Is it a style of dancing? Is it just a lot of exercises? What does it mean?

  • What is Physical Neutrality?

    Why does the Raadha Kalpa method insist on the idea of physical neutrality? What purpose does this serve? What is physical neutrality?

  • What is Mental neutrality?

    What is mental neutrality and how do we achieve it? How does the Raadha Kalpa training system help dancers become mentally neutral? Does this affect Abhinaya and dance at large?

  • 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.