Kuditta Metta refers to Jumping on the toes and then striking the heels. The initial jump though not very obvious. Both jumping and striking the heels are executed in the Araimandi position. It is also known as Guditta Metta. I have read somewhere (cannot recollect the source) KudittaMetta is also referred as Kutta Adavu. May [...]

In this variation the movements are usually going backwards or side ways. One hand is held in Dola hasta and the other in Chatura hasta. The hand in chatura hasta is placed on the shoulders in such a way that the finger tips are pointing downwards. Leg movements are the same like the previous steps. [...]

Second Variation If you have been following this blog for long, you must be familiar with the term “twice the first step”. Therefore the second variation is the double of first variation. In the second variation we have to perform each step twice. The Bols are Tai Ya Tai Ya, Tai Hi Tai Hi. So [...]

Now this step is one of my favorites. The Bols of which are Tai Tai Dhit Dhit Tai. Also a new leg position called the Prenkhana is introduced. When one leg is grounded and the other leg is on toes with heels raised, it is said to be Prenkhana. 1. Be in Ardhamandala. Hand stretched [...]

Now this step is a combination of the earlier steps. Such combinations are very often used to end the jathis or a sequence of nritta (pure dance). Here it is the combination of seventh, eight and the ninth variation. The bols are Tai Dhit Dhit Tai, Tai Tai Dhit Dhit Tai, Tai Tai Tai Dhit [...]

Ninth Step is very similar to the previous ones. The Bols are Tai Tai Tai Dhit Dhit Tai. Its has three legs taps (Tai) at the beginning followed by Dhit Dhit Tai (ie sixth variation).

Lets take a look at the remaining steps of Teermanam Adavu. Here is the explanation for the Seventh, Eight and the ninth step. They are very similar to each other. Therefore explained them in the same post. 1. Be in Ardhamandala. Hands have to be held in a “L” shape. When beginning with the right [...]