Bharatanatyam Grade 3 — Theory Notes //free\\

Beyond the Bell: Unlocking the Magic of Bharatanatyam – Grade 3 Theory Notes

So, you’ve mastered the basic Adavus (steps). Your knees can handle the Araimandi (half-sit) for more than thirty seconds without screaming. And you know the difference between a Tatta Adavu (strike) and a Natta Adavu (stretch). Congratulations! You've crossed the threshold from "beginner" to "apprentice."

• Pataka (Flag) – Clouds, forest, no.
• Tripataka (Three flags) – Crown, tree, flame.
• Ardhapataka (Half flag) – Leaf, knife, flag.
• Kartarimukha (Scissors face) – Scissors, separation, woman.
• Mayura (Peacock) – Peacock, bird, forehead.
• Ardhachandra (Half moon) – Moon, waist, prayer.
• Mukula (Bud) – Flower bud, kiss, lotus.
• Shikhara (Peak) – Bow, mountain, arrow.
• Kapitta – Lakshmi, holding flower.
• Katakamukha – Plucking flowers, necklace.

A Grade 3 student must understand the movements of the head, eyes, and neck, as these are the pillars of expression. Shiro Bheda (Head Movements - 9 types) Sama: Level head (beginning of dance). Udvahitam: Looking up. Adhomukham: Looking down (shyness or sorrow). Alolitam: Circular movement. Drishti Bheda (Eye Movements - 8 types) Alokita: Turning the eyes in a circle. Sachi: Looking out of the corners of the eyes. Pralokita: Moving eyes from side to side. Greeva Bheda (Neck Movements - 4 types) bharatanatyam grade 3 theory notes

Pure dance consisting of rhythmic footwork and patterns. It has no specific meaning or story (e.g., Jathiswaram Dance with sentiment and expression ( Beyond the Bell: Unlocking the Magic of Bharatanatyam