Indian Classical Dance Form Quiz

Indian Classical Dances

• Kathakali is a dance form that involves both dance and drama, and the dancer has elaborate facial makeup and headgear of different colors, representing the conflict between good and evil.

Dance Forms

• Kathak is a dance form that features Jugalbandi, Tarana, and Gat-Bhaav.
• Sattriya is a dance form introduced by Vaishnav saint Shankradeva, using Khol, Cymbals, and Flute as major instruments, and narrates mythological stories of Vishnu.
• Chhau is another dance form.

Folk Dances

• Alkap is a folk dance from West Bengal.
• Biraha is a folk dance from Bihar.
• Jat-Jatin or Jhumair is a folk dance from Madhya Pradesh or Jharkhand.

Music and Dance

• Dhrupad is a style of music that originated and developed in Rajput kingdoms during the Mughal period, primarily devotional and spiritual, using Sanskrit syllables from Mantras.
• Buta Kola is a ritual dance performance that worships local spirits or deities, performed by both men and women, often in paddy fields after harvesting, and sometimes involves walking on hot coals.

Sangeet Natak Academy

• It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Culture that offers financial support to institutions engaged in training in music, dance, and drama.

Mudras and Gestures

• Katakamukha Hasta Mudra is a hand gesture that denotes the crescent moon in Lord Shiva's hair.
• Lasya feature of Indian classical dance signifies the cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction, while Tandava feature places more emphasis on grace and gestures.

Indian Dance Elements

• Natya is a composition that involves Pathya and Abhinaya.
• Indian classical dance forms include Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Odissi, Kathak, and Sattriya.