TattiMetti Adavu in Bharatanatyam

April 28th, 2008 by Anjali

“Tatti ” means to tap (like in Tatta adavu) and “Metti ” means a heel contact with the floor. For Metti one must first be on the toes (either a jump on the toes or just striking a toe) and then flatten the feet while the toes are already firm on the ground. TattiMetti is one of the most important adavus and these steps are often used in Jatiswarams and Tillanas. I personally love the adavu for its crisp movements.

The sollukettu is Tat Tai Ta Ha Dhit Tai Ta Ha. Mudra used in this adavu is Tripataka.

  1. TattiMetti Adavu First step
  2. TattiMetti Adavu Second step
  3. TattiMetti Adavu Third step
  4. TattiMetti Adavu Fourth step
  5. TattiMetti Adavu Fifth step
  6. Tattimetti Adavu Sixth Step

Related posts:

  1. TattiMetti Adavu in Bharatanatyam
  2. Tattimetti Adavu Fourth step
  3. TattiMetti Adavu First Step
  4. Tattimetti Adavu Fifth step
  5. TattiMetti Adavu Sixth Step

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6 responses so far ↓

  • 1 Meghna G Apr 29, 2008 at 10:19 pm

    Hi Anjali.

    Warm Greetings coming your way from sunny & pleasant Sharjah., UAE

    Very well explained introduction. Just can’t wait to watch the video’s of Tatti Metti Adavu variations. Waiting anxiously for the same. Thanks.

    Best Wishes today & always.

    Keep smiling :)

    Meghna. G.
    U.A.E

  • 2 Anjali Apr 30, 2008 at 7:03 am

    Thanks Meghana, I shall post the video soon.

  • 3 Chitra Iyer Nov 16, 2009 at 7:18 am

    My name is Chitra, I have been learning bharatnatyam(kalashetra style) since my school days but due to some reasons i had to discontinue learning.I have done my adavus and have also learnt the first form of bharatnatyam that is KAUTHUKKAM. I have a very strong desire to learn all the nine forms of BHARATNATYAM please send me some of your videos to learn these forms……………………………………..

  • 4 Anjali Nov 16, 2009 at 12:39 pm

    Archana and Chitra
    I am in the process of making Videos. Please stay tuned.

  • 5 rinu May 6, 2010 at 6:22 am

    i was learning bharatanatyam for two years,
    but when i came to jeddah , i could not continue.
    i felt very happy when i continued ,
    thanks a lot anjali

  • 6 Anonymous Aug 12, 2011 at 1:22 am

    Hi Anjali, thanks very much for the amazing website it has been very helpful and informative. If it’s possible could you please upload videos or explanations of the following adavus: 1) Tha hatha jam thari tha, 2) Utplavana adavu, 3) Sayal adavu, 4) Karthari adavu, 5) Katthi adavu, 6) Prenkan adavu. Thanks very much for all your hard work :)