Theory Notes — Bharatanatyam Grade 3

A combination of striking the floor and shifting weight on the toes/heels.

Crossed wrists to show a feeling of "no" or a crocodile. bharatanatyam grade 3 theory notes

To be an expressive dancer, you must master the movements of the head, eyes, and neck. Shiro Bheda (Head Movements) Level head (neutral). Udvahitam: Head looking up. Adhomukham: Head looking down. Alolitam: Circular movement of the head. Drishti Bheda (Eye Movements) Alokita: Turning the eyes in a circle. Sachi: Looking out of the corner of the eyes. Pralokita: Moving eyes from side to side. Greeva Bheda (Neck Movements) Sundari: Moving the neck horizontally (side to side). A combination of striking the floor and shifting

The "flowering" of the dance; a pure rhythmic warm-up. a pure rhythmic warm-up.