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What are the two aspects of Indian classical dance as per the Natya Shastra?

  • Tandava (correct)
  • Lasya (correct)
  • Bhava
  • Rasa

    • What is Lasya?

    Denotes bhava, rasa, abhinaya.

    What is the Tandava?

    More emphasis on rhythm and movement.

    Which are the nine rasas or emotions expressed through the dance?

    <p>Shringara, Haasya, Roudra, Karuna, Bibhatsa, Bhayanak, Veera, Adbhuta, Shaant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Classical dance forms are governed by the basic rules and guidelines laid down in Natya Shastra.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What forms the core of Indian classical art form?

    <p>Guru shisya parampara.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many classical dance forms are there in India as per Sangeet Natak Academy?

    <p>Eight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dance form is the oldest among all classical dance forms?

    <p>Bharatanatyam.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the origins of the dance form Bharatanatyam?

    <p>Origins can be traced back to Sadir - solo dance performance of the temple dancers or devadasis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another name for Bharatanatyam?

    <p>Dasi Attam.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which freedom fighter revived Bharatanatyam?

    <p>E Krishna Iyer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with giving global recognition to the dance?

    <p>Rukmini Devi Arundale.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name the Tanjore quartet who gave the seven elements of Bharatanatyam dance.

    <p>Chinnaih, Ponniah, Vadivelu, Shivanandam.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Kataka Mukha Hasta' is one of the principal mudras of which dance?

    <p>Bharatanatyam.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dance is also known as fire dance?

    <p>Bharatanatyam.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian classical dance derives its name from a village?

    <p>Kuchipudi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The village from which Kuchipudi derives its name is?

    <p>Kuchelapuram.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bhagavathalus are dancers of?

    <p>Kuchipudi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This dance form gained patronage of the Vijayanagara and Golconda rulers.

    <p>Kuchipudi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who revived the Kuchipudi dance forms?

    <p>Bala Sarswati and Ragini Devi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This dance form involves difficult foot movements. Identify the dance form.

    <p>Kuchipudi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Kuchipudi has a predominance of?

    <p>Shringaar Rasa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This dance style is a manifestation of earthly elements in the human body. Identify the dance form.

    <p>Kuchipudi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Manduk Shabdam, Tarangam, Jala Chitra Nrityam are part of?

    <p>Kuchipudi dance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Kathakali is a dance form from the state of?

    <p>Kerala.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This dance form is a combination of music, dance, and drama. Identify it.

    <p>Kuchipudi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Kathakali is essentially an all-male troupe performance.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This dance form uses elaborate facial make-up along with head gear. Identify the dance form.

    <p>Kuchipudi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dance form is also called the 'Ballad of the East'?

    <p>Kathakali.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language is used for Kathakali?

    <p>Manipravalam.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rasas are represented through the movement of eyes and eyebrows. Which dance form is it?

    <p>Kathakali.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mohiniattam is from which state?

    <p>Kerala.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is Mohiniattam a solo or group dance?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the footwork associated with Mohiniattam.

    <p>Thumping of foot is absent; footwork is gentle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which story is generally represented by Mohiniattam?

    <p>Feminine dance of Shiva.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mohiniattam dance is mostly performed by female dancers.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Ghungroo' is worn by the dancer in this dance form. Name it.

    <p>Kuchipudi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This dance form is similar to Bharatanatyam in the use of mudras and postures to express emotions.

    <p>Odissi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dance form is also known as 'mobile sculpture'?

    <p>Odissi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the elements of the Odissi dance form?

    <p>Mangala Acharan, Batu Nritya, Pallavi, Tharijham.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concluding item in Odissi?

    <p>Moksha; Trikhanda Majura.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Odissi dance form symbolizes?

    <p>Element of water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This dance form finds its celestial dance of Shiva and Parvati in the valleys of Manipur. Which dance form is being talked about?

    <p>Manipuri.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the central theme of Manipuri dance form?

    <p>Krishna.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Manipuri dance form is generally performed by?

    <p>Females.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the emphasis of Manipuri dance - devotion or sensuality?

    <p>Devotion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In this dance form, the faces of the dancers are covered with a veil. Which dance form is being talked about?

    <p>Odissi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Naga Bandha Mudra' is associated with which dance form?

    <p>Manipuri.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Naga Bandhu Mudra'?

    <p>Body is connected through curves in the shape of 8.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is a recurring theme of the Manipuri Dance recital?

    <p>Ras Leela Radha Krishna Story.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Kathak is the traditional dance form of which state?

    <p>Uttar Pradesh.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Kathak is based on Hindustani style of music.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important feature of Kathak?

    <p>Development of different gharanas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which are the four gharanas of Kathak?

    <p>Lucknow, Jaipur, Raigarh, Banaras.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What footwork is used in Kathakali?

    <p>Intricate footworks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main attraction of Kathak recital?

    <p>Jugalbandi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Kathak is generally accompanied with?

    <p>Dhrupad music.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who introduced Sattriya dance form?

    <p>Vaishnava saint Shankaradeva in Assam.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From where does Sattriya derive its name?

    <p>Vaishnava monasteries called Sattaras.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sattriya dance is inspired from?

    <p>Bhakti Movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are folk dances?

    <p>Confined to certain sects of people or a particular locality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Folk dance 'Chhau' is?

    <p>A form of mask dance that uses vigorous martial movements to narrate mythological stories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many styles of Chhau are there?

    <p>Three styles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which are the three styles of Chhau?

    <p>Saraikella Chhau (Jharkhand), Mayurbhanj Chhau (Odisha), Purulia Chhau (West Bengal).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Chhau artists don't wear masks?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Garba folk dance is from which state?

    <p>Gujarat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Dandiya Raas?

    <p>Mock fight between Durga and Mahisasura.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tarangamel is the folk dance of?

    <p>Goa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is Tarangamel performed?

    <p>During Dussehra and Holi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ghoomar or Gangore is the folk dance performed by?

    <p>Women of Bhil tribe of Rajasthan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Kalbelia is a folk dance of?

    <p>Rajasthan by Kalbelia community.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which folk dance is 'been' used?

    <p>Kalbelia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is the folk dance of Himachal Pradesh?

    <p>Charbha.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The female counterpart of Bhangra is?

    <p>Giddha.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rasalila is a folk dance of?

    <p>Uttar Pradesh, revolving around the adolescent love stories of Radha and Krishna.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dadra is a folk song of which state?

    <p>Uttar Pradesh.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jawara is a folk dance of?

    <p>Madhya Pradesh.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is done in Jawara?

    <p>It includes balancing a basket full of jawar on the head.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Matki is a folk dance of which region?

    <p>Malwa region.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gaur Maria is a folk dance of which state?

    <p>Bastar region of Chhattisgarh.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Alkap is a folk dance of which state?

    <p>Jharkhand and West Bengal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Biraha is a folk dance form of which state?

    <p>Bihar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Biraha is practiced solely by males.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Paika is a folk dance of which state?

    <p>Odisha.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of folk dance is Paika?

    <p>Martial folk dance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jat Jatin is a popular folk song of?

    <p>Bihar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Jat Jatin all about?

    <p>Tender love and quarrel of a married couple.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jhumar is a folk dance of?

    <p>Tribal people of Jharkhand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of dance is Jhumar?

    <p>Harvest dance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Danda Jatra is a folk dance of?

    <p>Odisha.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Danda Jatra all about?

    <p>Stories and lore about Shiva.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bihu is a popular folk dance of?

    <p>Assam.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Thang Ta is a folk dance of?

    <p>Manipur.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of dance form is Thang Ta?

    <p>Martial dance form.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rangma is the folk dance of?

    <p>Nagas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of folk dance is Rangma?

    <p>War dance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Singhi Chham is a folk dance of?

    <p>Sikkim.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of dance is Singhi Chaam?

    <p>Popular mask dance of Sikkim.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dancers are dressed in furry costumes, symbolizing the snow lion and pay tribute to Khang Chen Dzong Pa. Where is this performed?

    <p>Sikkim.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Kummi is a folk dance in the state of?

    <p>Tamil Nadu and Kerala.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Indian Classical Dance Forms

    • Indian classical dance comprises two main aspects: Lasya (graceful movements) and Tandava (dynamic rhythm).
    • Lasya involves the expression of bhava (emotion), rasa (flavor), and abhinaya (the art of expression).
    • Tandava emphasizes rhythm and vigorous body movements.
    • Nine rasas or emotions expressed through dance:
      • Shringara (love)
      • Haasya (laughter)
      • Roudra (anger)
      • Karuna (tragedy)
      • Bibhatsa (disgust)
      • Bhayanak (horror)
      • Veera (heroism)
      • Adbhuta (wonder)
      • Shaant (peace).

    Classical Dance Forms Structure

    • Indian classical dance forms are governed by guidelines established in Natya Shastra.
    • The core of Indian classical art is the Guru-Shishya Parampara, or the teacher-student tradition.
    • There are eight classical dance forms recognized by the Sangeet Natak Academy.
    • Bharatanatyam is the oldest classical dance form, originating from Sadir, performed by temple dancers (devadasis).

    Key Figures and Contributions

    • E. Krishna Iyer played a pivotal role in reviving Bharatanatyam.
    • Rukmini Devi Arundale is credited with giving global recognition to Bharatanatyam.
    • The Tanjore Quartet contributed the foundational elements of the Bharatanatyam dance style.

    Diverse Dance Forms & Their Origin

    • Kuchipudi derives its name from the village Kuchelapuram and has roots in the Vijayanagara and Golconda rulers' patronage.
    • Bhagavathalus are traditional dancers of Kuchipudi, characterized by challenging foot movements and predominately expressing Shringaar Rasa.
    • Kathakali, a visual storytelling dance, is from Kerala and features intricate facial makeup and male-dominated troupes.

    Additional Dance Styles

    • Mohiniattam is characterized as a feminine solo dance, using gentle footwork and often representing stories of Shiva.
    • Odissi is notable for being referred to as a "mobile sculpture" and symbolizes the element of water.
    • Manipuri, a dance form expressing devotion, prominently features themes of Krishna and often involves veiling dancers' faces.

    Regional Folk Dances

    • Chhau is a vigorous mask dance style with three regional forms:
      • Saraikella Chhau (Jharkhand)
      • Mayurbhanj Chhau (Odisha)
      • Purulia Chhau (West Bengal)
    • Garba, a dance from Gujarat, celebrates victory and is associated with Durga.
    • Kalbelia represents a folk dance from Rajasthan by the Kalbelia community, featuring serpent-like movements.
    • Bihu traditional to Assam, celebrates the harvest season.
    • Rasalila, from Uttar Pradesh, depicts the love stories of Radha and Krishna.

    Unique Characteristics of Folk Dances

    • Jawara includes balancing a basket on the head and is celebrated in Madhya Pradesh.
    • Ghoomar, performed by the Bhil tribe of Rajasthan, showcases women in colorful attire.
    • Danda Jatra from Odisha portrays stories associated with Lord Shiva.

    Summary of Indian Folk Dance

    • Folk dances like Jhumar from Jharkhand and Thang-ta from Manipur signify cultural narrative, with Jhumar focusing on harvest celebrations.
    • Several folk dances, including Rangma (a war dance of the Nagas) and Singhi Chham (mask dance from Sikkim), depict regional stories and practices.

    These notes summarize the diverse and rich heritage of Indian classical and folk dance, highlighting key figures, characteristics, and historical backgrounds.

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