Nritta adavus are pure dance movements, while Nritya adavus are expressive gestures and movements that convey a particular emotion or story. Nritta adavus are often used in the opening and closing sections of a dance, while Nritya adavus are used throughout the performance to tell the story or express the dancer's emotions.
There are many different types of adavus in Bharatanatyam, each with its own unique name and technique. Some of the most common adavus include:
* Adavupallavi: A basic nritta adavu consisting of a series of footwork and hand movements.
* Araimandi: A standing position with the feet slightly apart and the arms held in front of the body.
* Arivumettu: A jumping adavu in which the dancer leaps into the air and lands on one foot.
* Chatusram: A square nritta adavu consisting of four steps and four hand movements.
* Dvipada: A two-footed nritta adavu consisting of two steps and two hand movements.
* EkaPada: A one-footed nritta adavu consisting of one step and one hand movement.
* Jathis: A series of rhythmic footwork and hand movements.
* Korvais: A series of short, quick steps and hand movements.
* Mandhis: A series of slow, graceful steps and hand movements.
* Tattadis: A series of tapping steps and hand movements.
Adavus are an essential part of Bharatanatyam and are used to create the intricate and beautiful movements that are characteristic of this dance form.