Chari
चारीSanskritSay it: chaa · ree
- aa ee oo ē ō — long vowels: hold them twice as long
Movements of a single foot or leg — the strides of the dance
TechniqueBharatanatyamKuchipudiOdissi
Meaning
A chari is a movement made with one foot or leg. The Natyashastra lists thirty-two, half on the ground and half in the air, while Abhinaya Darpana gives eight. Charis combine to make larger movement patterns.
Also written: cari, chari bheda, charis, chaari