Urdva jānu turn
Playlist 71: Ananda Natanam
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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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