Hari Dappankoothu: This type of dance was introduced by Harikrishnan Rangothaman from Chennai Dappankoothu: It is usually performed with a straight back with lungi in their hands and with the head held high. Performed when there is a victory, when a great man dies, or to depict the greatness of a person who will never bow.
Goon Dappankoothu or Hunch Dappankoothu: Usually performed with the back hunched, the head held low and the lungi tied to the thighs. Performed when there is a defeat, an old lady dies, or to show submission. Experts include Rajesh Kumar and Vijay.
Bigil Dappankoothu : Usually performed by two dancers in unison by jumping on their sides and whistling with two fingers in their mouth (known as Bigil). Performed to show enjoyment.
Thigil Dappankoothu: Usually performed with head looking nowhere and then dropping the lungi down and the legs going sideways. Performed in the middle of a dance to make a fast getaway or when police/leader arrives.
Sorugu Dapankoothu: Usually performed crouched with the lungi on the mouth and hands going back and forth and jumping inside. Performed as an act of supremacy.
Tiger Dappankoothu Usually performed by the person who everybody accepts as the Vathiyar (Teacher - Excellent in kusthi and Silambam) of the area. The attire for this dance requires a tiger mask and tiger stripes all over the body, usually with yellow and black paint. This depicts that his strength matches that of a tiger. The tongue sticking out like a tiger is a significant expression of the dance. Most famous cinematic representation is by Kamal Hassan in Apoorva Sagodharargal.
Theekuchi Dapankoothu: Usually normal dappankuthu performed with a small matchstick held between the teeth.
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