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Five people sit cross-legged on a polished floor inside a room, arranged in a loose circle. On the left, an adult in a yellow top and white pants sits with hands raised near the chest. Next to them, a child in a white top and light blue pants mirrors the pose. In the center, another child in a light green top and patterned pants sits with hands raised. To their right, an adult in a black patterned top and grey pants sits with hands raised and holds a small yellow object. On the far right, a child in a pink sleeveless top and grey skirt sits with hands raised. Behind them, large windows with decorative grilles let in daylight, and a wall features a colorful painted mural. A black stand with equipment stands near the back wall.
  • 5 took part
  • 2 facilitators

Sunday 27 September 2026

Breaking down Nattadavu: building co-ordination step by step

Facilitated by Aparna NS

What the work needed: people, time, money, space and materials.
What went in
Demonstration and verbal instructions by the facilitator
Time
1 hour

What was done with those inputs, step by step.

The students found the adavu Nattadavu difficult to understand, so I started with the leg movements separately. Once the steps were familiar, I added the hand movements. The students struggled to co-ordinate both movements at the second and third speeds, so I spent more time on the leg movements. This taught me that breaking down difficult movements into simple parts helps children learn more effectively.

What changed for the people who took part, and what showed it.

Students were introduced to the corresponding hand movements.

(We observed it)

What the team will keep or change next time.

I learned that breaking down a difficult movement into smaller, simpler parts helps children understand and learn more effectively.

EducationDance ClubThudippu Dance FoundationAparna NSaikyam space

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