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Visharu Adavu

TamilSay it: vi · sha · ru a · da · vu

The sweeping step — broad arm movements with extended legwork

TechniqueBharatanatyam

Meaning

Visharu Adavu takes its name from the idea of fanning or sweeping. The arms open in wide arcs in step with an extended leg, so the dancer learns to move the whole body as one clean line.

Also written: vishru adavu, visharu, vishiru adavu

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Related words

AdavuஅடவுThe basic unit of Bharatanatyam movement — its alphabet.Aramandiஅரைமண்டிThe half-sitting stance that defines Bharatanatyam's line.Tribhangiत्रिभङ्गीThe three-bend stance central to Odissi.TatkarततकारKathak footwork — the rhythmic language of the feet.AbhinayaअभिनयThe art of expression — making meaning visible.Nrittaनृत्तPure dance — rhythm and line, with no story.

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