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Some Important Points for Students Practicing BharataNatyam


  1. There are few books recommended that students can refer for more knowledge.
  2. Close the eyes and sit 3 minutes in "Padmasana" without doing anything.
  3. Always keep a Smiling face.
  4. Do the Bhoomi-Vandana before and after the practice.
  5. To master the adavus, sit in proper Aramandi position daily with Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist positions extended. The knees should be kept sideways and Body erect.
  6. The Eyes should follow the movements of the hand. (Yatha Hasta Tatha Drushti), Where the leg moves, the hand follows and where the hand moves, the eyes follows.
  7. Attami (Greeva-Bhedas) (Neck-movement) to be practiced properly with grace.
  8. All the Adavus to be practiced in Slow, Medium, Fast tempos(speed).
    ie. Dhruta-Kala, Madhyam-kala and Vilambita-kala.
  9. Witness as many performances as possible to distinguish and imbibe the grace and other good points.
  10. Understand and interpret the meaning of the song properly and identify yourself with the character portrayed.
  11. Do the homework/practice daily without fail.
    To become something RIYAZ is very important.
  12. Do not bunk/miss classes for any casual reasons.
  13. Do not drink cold water and do not sit immediately after the practice.
  14. Don't eat anything for 30 mins before and after the practice.

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