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Bharatanatyam Basics
Course 3 - Kudittu Mettadavu
Suggested Duration: 10 Hours
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
An Introduction to Taala or Rythm
Asamyutha Hastas and thier usages (Hand gestures)
Effective exercises for Foot & Ankle Strengthening
Warm up & Cool down routines for body conditioning
5 varieties of Kudittu Mettadavu
An introduction to Indian Classical Dance Forms
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR ?
Beginners who want to advance to their third lesson
Teachers who would like to teach their students in a methodical and structured way
Intermediate and advanced dancers who want to fine tune their techniques
REQUIREMENTS:
The student must have practised the lessons taught in the previous course segments or already learnt Tattadavu and Naatadavu
The student must have studied and understood the theoretical concepts introduced in the previous course segments
START FROM TODAY!
This is your chance to establish a strong foundation in Bharatanatyam
COURSE CONTENT
1 Lesson • 2 min
12 Sections • 47 Lessons • 2.5 Hours
02:18
An important guide for students to make the most out of this course and enhance their learning experience.
1 Lesson • 2 min
02:23
We will look at Asamyutha Hastas which are used to bring life to stories in Bharatanatyam and their usages. Downloadable PDF is provided for this lesson.
07 Lessons • 34 min
01:47
I start every class with a Prayer alongside my students. In this video I will explain the significance of this Prayer along with its 'Tatparya' or meaning. A downloadable PDF + MP3 file is provided for reference.
14:10
We will look at why Warm Up is essential for Bharatanatyam Dancers. This video includes a complete demonstration of all the warm up exercises I recommend to my students in class. We will also learn the correct way to perform each of these exercises.
02:33
Namaskara is a tradition to offer salutations before starting and after completion of any Bharatanatyam dance piece. In this video I will explain the significance of this Namaskara along with its 'Tatparya' or meaning.
06:12
In this video we will learn the first variation of Kudittu Mettadavu. This video involves a thorough demonstration of this step in slow speed with cues to perfect the movement. I will also indicate the most frequent mistakes made by my students during this movement. Downloadable Audio files are provided for 3 different speeds.
03:34
In this video we will learn the second variation of Kudittu Mettadavu. This video involves a thorough demonstration of this step in slow speed with cues to perfect the movement. I will also indicate the most frequent mistakes made by my students during this movement. Downloadable Audio files are provided for 3 different speeds.
04:40
We will learn the importance of Cool down Exercises for Bharatanatyam Dancers. This video includes a complete demonstration of all the cool down exercises I teach my students in class. We will also learn the correct way to perform each of these exercises.
00:32
07 Lessons • 16 min
00:59
05:21
This is a shorter follow along Warm Up routine with the exercises we learnt in the complete flow.
00:24
01:50
In this video we will practice the first variation of Kudittu Mettadavu. This is a follow along video of this step in all the three speeds. Downloadable Audio file is provided for this practice routine.
03:02
In this video we will practice the second variation of Kudittu Mettadavu. This is a follow along video of this step in all the three speeds. Downloadable Audio file is provided for this practice routine.
03:57
This is a shorter follow along Cooldown routine with the exercises we learnt in the complete flow.
00:32
01 Lesson • 05 min
04:41
We will look at the components of Taala in detail and Angas of all the Suladi Sapta Taalas. We will also take a brief look at the layas or tempos and their application in Adavus.
07 Lessons • 19 min
00:59
05:21
00:24
03:39
In this video we will learn the third variation of Kudittu Mettadavu. This video involves a thorough demonstration of this step in slow speed with cues to perfect the movement. I will also indicate the most frequent mistakes made by my students during this movement. Downloadable Audio files are provided for 3 different speeds.
03:59
In this video we will learn the fourth variation of Kudittu Mettadavu. This video involves a thorough demonstration of this step in slow speed with cues to perfect the movement. I will also indicate the most frequent mistakes made by my students during this movement. Downloadable Audio files are provided for 3 different speeds.
03:57
00:32
00:59
05:21
00:24
01:48
In this video we will practice the third variation of Kudittu Mettadavu. This is a follow along video of this step in all the three speeds. Downloadable Audio file is provided for this practice routine.
03:06
In this video we will practice the fourth variation of Kudittu Mettadavu. This is a follow along video of this step in all the three speeds. Downloadable Audio file is provided for this practice routine.
03:57
00:32
07 Lessons • 16 min
06 Lessons • 15 min
00:59
05:21
00:24
03:21
In this video we will learn the fifth variation of Kudittu Mettadavu. This video involves a thorough demonstration of this step in slow speed with cues to perfect the movement. I will also indicate the most frequent mistakes made by my students during this movement. Downloadable Audio files are provided for 3 different speeds.
03:57
00:32
01 Lesson • 09 min
09:02
Weak ankles might be one of the reasons why you are struggling with Kudittu Mettu. In this video we will look at exercises that target and strengthen the foot stabilizer muscles, particularly the muscles that maintain and support your foot’s arch.
06 Lessons • 14 min
00:59
05:21
00:24
02:37
In this video we will practice the fifth variation of Kudittu Mettadavu. This is a follow along video of this step in all the three speeds. Downloadable Audio file is provided for this practice routine.
03:57
00:32
01 Lessons • 07 min
07:07
We will learn about the history & significance of different Classical Dance forms prevailing in India.
02 Lessons • 11 min
04:14
This is a task combining all the lessons in this course for people who would want to challenge themselves. Downloadable Audio file is provided for this task.
06:31
This is a graded assessment test spanning all the topics covered in the course. This involves theory and visual questions.
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