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What is a classical dance ?
A dance which is created or choreographed and performed according to the tenets of the Natya Shastra is called a classical dance. The two broad aspects of classical dancing are the tandava and the lasya. Power and force are typical of the tandava; grace and delicacy, of the lasya. Tandava is associated with Shiva, and lasya with Parvati. Dance which is pure in movement is called nritta, and dance which is interpretative in nature is called nritya. A dancer in the classical tradition has to have years of training before he or she can begin to perform on the stage.
What are the main schools of classical dancing ?
Bharata Natyam, Kathakali, Manipuri, Kathak. Bharata Natyam is the oldest and most popular dance-form of India. Earlier, it was known by various names. Some called it Bharatam, some Natyam some Desi Attam and some Sadir.
The districts of Tanjore and Kanchipuram of Tamil Nadu were the focal points in the development of Bharata Natyam. It was danced as a solo performance by devadasis (temple dancers) on all auspicious occasions. Later, kings and rich people lent their patronage to it and it started shedding its purely sacred character.
A dance which is created or choreographed and performed according to the tenets of the Natya Shastra is called a classical dance. The two broad aspects of classical dancing are the tandava and the lasya. Power and force are typical of the tandava; grace and delicacy, of the lasya. Tandava is associated with Shiva, and lasya with Parvati. Dance which is pure in movement is called nritta, and dance which is interpretative in nature is called nritya. A dancer in the classical tradition has to have years of training before he or she can begin to perform on the stage.
What are the main schools of classical dancing ?
Bharata Natyam, Kathakali, Manipuri, Kathak. Bharata Natyam is the oldest and most popular dance-form of India. Earlier, it was known by various names. Some called it Bharatam, some Natyam some Desi Attam and some Sadir.
The districts of Tanjore and Kanchipuram of Tamil Nadu were the focal points in the development of Bharata Natyam. It was danced as a solo performance by devadasis (temple dancers) on all auspicious occasions. Later, kings and rich people lent their patronage to it and it started shedding its purely sacred character.
Question: 1
Fill in the blanks:
Power and force are typical of the ..............
Bharata Natyam was danced as a ............. performance by devadasis.
Tandava is associated with ..............
............. is the oldest and most popular dance-form of India.
Fill in the blanks:
Power and force are typical of the ..............
Bharata Natyam was danced as a ............. performance by devadasis.
Tandava is associated with ..............
............. is the oldest and most popular dance-form of India.
Power and force are typical of the ..............
Bharata Natyam was danced as a ............. performance by devadasis.
Tandava is associated with ..............
............. is the oldest and most popular dance-form of India.
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Grace and delicacy are typical of the dance form that is often contrasted with the power and force of other styles. These qualities are associated with Bharata Natyam.
Bharata Natyam, a classical Indian dance, was traditionally performed as a devotional dance by devadasis, so the blank is filled with “dance.”
Tandava, a vigorous and powerful dance, is associated with Lord Shiva.
Bharata Natyam is considered the oldest and most popular classical dance form in India, rooted in Tamil Nadu.
Bharata Natyam, a classical Indian dance, was traditionally performed as a devotional dance by devadasis, so the blank is filled with “dance.”
Tandava, a vigorous and powerful dance, is associated with Lord Shiva.
Bharata Natyam is considered the oldest and most popular classical dance form in India, rooted in Tamil Nadu.
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Question: 2
Complete the web diagram:
Complete the web diagram:
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These four dance forms are the main schools of classical Indian dance. Bharata Natyam, Kathakali, Manipuri, and Kathak each represent a unique regional and stylistic tradition, forming the core of classical dance in India.
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Question: 3
Find antonyms of the following words from the passage:
Unknown × .............
Group × .............
Poor × .............
Narrow × .............
Find antonyms of the following words from the passage:
Unknown × .............
Group × .............
Poor × .............
Narrow × .............
Unknown × .............
Group × .............
Poor × .............
Narrow × .............
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"Unknown" is contrasted with "popular" in the context of well-recognized dance forms.
"Group" refers to collective performances, while "solo" is the individual opposite.
"Poor" implies lack of wealth, and "rich" is its antonym representing abundance.
"Narrow" refers to a limited space, while "broad" describes a wide expanse.
"Group" refers to collective performances, while "solo" is the individual opposite.
"Poor" implies lack of wealth, and "rich" is its antonym representing abundance.
"Narrow" refers to a limited space, while "broad" describes a wide expanse.
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Question: 4
Do as directed:
Bharata Natyam is the most popular dance-form of India.
(Change into positive degree)
Later, kings and rich people lent their patronage to it.
(Rewrite using “as well as”)
Do as directed:
Bharata Natyam is the most popular dance-form of India.
(Change into positive degree)
Later, kings and rich people lent their patronage to it.
(Rewrite using “as well as”)
Bharata Natyam is the most popular dance-form of India.
(Change into positive degree)
Later, kings and rich people lent their patronage to it.
(Rewrite using “as well as”)
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For (i), the sentence is rewritten to reflect the positive degree comparison: "No other" makes the comparison less extreme than using "most."
For (ii), "as well as" is used to link two subjects (kings and rich people), indicating they both contributed to the patronage.
For (ii), "as well as" is used to link two subjects (kings and rich people), indicating they both contributed to the patronage.
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Question: 5
Personal Response:
Write any four benefits of dancing.
Personal Response:
Write any four benefits of dancing.
Write any four benefits of dancing.
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Dancing has multiple benefits, ranging from physical fitness (improving flexibility and stamina) to mental wellness (stress relief). It also boosts social skills and helps individuals become more creative and expressive.
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