In Bharatanatyam, there is no fixed number of adavus (fundamental steps), but typically, a beginner will learn around 10 to 13 basic adavus.
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In Bharatanatyam, there are typically between 13 and 16 groups of Adavus, with a total number of individual Adavus ranging from 60 to 120, depending on the guru’s teaching style and tradition.
What are Adavus? Adavus are the fundamental steps of Bharatanatyam that combine:
Footwork (Sthanakas)
Body posture (Mandalas)
Movements (Charis)
Hand gestures (Hastas or Mudras)
Rhythm (Tala)
They form the basis of Nritta, the pure dance aspect of Bharatanatyam, and are essential for developing endurance, grace, and rhythm.