Indian dance techniques

Hand Position

1. Abhimukha - palm opposite the face.

2. Abhomukha - palm facing downward.
3. Paramukha - palm facing audience.4. Tiryanmukha - hand slant position.
5. Uttana - palm facing upward.

Feet Posistion

1. Agratala - heels raised from the floor.
2. Ancita - heels resting on the floor with soles and toes raised.
3. Kuncita - heel of one foot drawn close to the toes of the other foot.
4. Nisanoru - heels raised from the floor with flexed knees.
5. Samapada - feet together with toes pointing forward.
6. Trysra - heels together and toes apart.