(such as those by Bridge Academy or Prayag Sangeet Samiti). At this level, the focus shifts from basic steps to understanding the structure of a performance and the deeper expressive elements of the art form. www.mandalaarts.org 1. Three Pillars of Bharatanatyam Every performance is built on three technical foundations:
“Shri Hasa Karuna Raudra Vira Bhaya Bibhatsa Adbhuta Shanta” bharatanatyam grade 3 theory notes
| | Meaning | One Viniyoga (Use) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Pataka | Flag | Clouds, forest, river | | Tripataka | Three-part flag | Crown, tree, Indra | | Ardhapataka | Half-flag | Leaves, knife, back | | Kartarimukha | Scissors face | Scissors, separation, lightning | | Mayura | Peacock | Peacock, forehead tilak | | Ardhachandra | Half-moon | Moon, waist, a sword | | Mukula | Flower bud | Lotus, offering food | | Hamsasya | Swan beak | Painting, threading needle | (such as those by Bridge Academy or Prayag Sangeet Samiti)
The art of expression. It is divided into four types: Angika: Expression through the body/limbs. Vachika: Expression through speech/song. Aharya: Expression through costume/make-up. Satvika: Expression of deep emotions (tears, goosebumps). Nritta, Nritya, Natya: Three Pillars of Bharatanatyam Every performance is built
| Rasa | Emotion | Deity | Color | |------|---------|-------|-------| | Shringara | Love/Heroism | Vishnu | Light Green | | Hasya | Laughter | Pramatha | White | | Karuna | Compassion | Yama | Grey | | Raudra | Anger | Rudra | Red | | Vira | Valor | Indra | Yellow | | Bhayanaka | Fear | Yama | Black | | Bibhatsa | Disgust | Shiva | Blue | | Adbhuta | Wonder | Brahma | Yellow | | Shanta | Peace | Vishnu | White |
You should be able to name and demonstrate the following Adavu families: