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Learning Objectives

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Learning Objectives

  • Understand the Principles of Dance Movement and explore the connection between hand movements, eye focus, mental concentration, emotions, and the resulting expression in dance.
  • Introduce and appreciate various Indian Dance Forms, including their origins and characteristic postures.
  • Develop Body Awareness in Dance by understanding body parts and their movements, emphasizing the importance of breath and physical wellness.
  • Analyze the role of Emotional Expression in Dance through the use of emotions and facial expressions (bhavas and navarasas) to convey different feelings and stories.
  • Study and practice Hastamudras in Dance, focusing on the hand gestures used in Indian classical dance for storytelling and expression.
  • Appreciate Cultural Diversity and Dance by recognizing India's cultural diversity through dance, including gender sensitization and inclusivity.
  • Learn the basics of Dance Choreography by creating and sequencing dance movements and phrases to form a complete dance performance.

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Chapter Notes

Principles of Dance Movement

  • Connection of Movements: The sequence "Yatho hastah thatho drishtih; Yatho drishtih thatho manah; Yatho manah thatho bhavo; Yatho bhavah thatho rasah" emphasizes the connection between hand movements, eye focus, mental concentration, emotions, and the resulting expression in dance.
  • Expression: Where the hand goes, the eyes follow; where the eyes go, the mind is directed; where there is a concentrated mind, emotion arises; when emotion arises, rasa permeates.

Indian Dance Forms

  • Kathakali: Originates from Kerala, characterized by elaborate costumes and expressive gestures.
  • Odissi: Originates from Odisha, known for its tribhanga posture.
  • Bharatanatyam: Originates from Tamil Nadu, features the dwibhanga posture.
  • Kathak: Originates from Northern India, utilizes the sama bhanga posture.
  • Mohiniyattam: From Kerala, features the atibhang posture.
  • Sattriya: From Assam, known for the abhang posture.
  • Kuchipudi: From Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, involves male dancers in samabhanga and female dancers in tribhanga.
  • Manipuri: From Manipur, features the abhang posture.

Body Awareness in Dance

  • Understanding Body Parts: Awareness of body parts and their movements is crucial, including the importance of breath for physical wellness.
  • Breathing Techniques: Inhale while extending and exhale while contracting to maintain physical wellness through dance.

Emotional Expression in Dance

  • Navarasas: The nine emotions or bhavas in dance include shringara (beauty), hasya (humor), karuna (grief), veera (bravery), raudra (anger), bhayanaka (fear), veebhatsa (disgust), adbhuta (wonder), and shanta (calm).
  • Facial Expressions: Practice different facial expressions to convey emotions effectively in dance.

Hastamudras in Dance

  • Single Hand Gestures (Asamyukta Hastamudras): Include Pataka, Tripataka, Ardhapataka, Kartarimukha, Mayura, Ardhachandra, Arala, Sukhatunda, Mushti, Shikhara, Kapitha, Katakamukha, Suchi, Chandrakala, Padmakosha, Sarpasirsha, Mrigasirsha, Simhamukham, Kangula, Allapadma, Chatura, Bhramara, Hamsasya, Hamsapaksha, Samdamsha, Mukula, Tamrachuda, Trishula.
  • Joint Hand Gestures (Samyukta Hastamudras): Include Anjali, Kapota, Karkata, Swastika, Dola, Puspaputa, Utsanga, Shivlinga, Katakavardana, Kartariswastika, Shakata, Shanka, Chakra, Samputa, Pasha, Keelaka, Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Garuda, Nagabandha, Khatwa, Berunda, Avahitta.

Cultural Diversity and Dance

  • Appreciation of Diversity: Dance as a medium to appreciate India's cultural diversity, including gender sensitization and inclusivity.

Dance Choreography

  • Creating Dance Sequences: Use body bents, steps, and hand gestures to create dance phrases and choreograph a complete performance.
  • Group Activities: Encourage teamwork by joining dance phrases and performing as a group.
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Practice Test – MCQs, True/False

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Multiple Choice Questions

A.

Inhale while extending and exhale while contracting the body.

B.

Exhale while extending and inhale while contracting the body.

C.

Breath has no impact on dance movements.

D.

Breath should be held constant during dance movements.
Correct Answer: A

Solution:

The correct practice in dance is to inhale while extending the body and exhale while contracting, which enhances physical wellness and movement efficiency.

Chapter Concept:

Body Awareness in Dance

A.

Breath control

B.

Choreography

C.

Costume design

D.

Lighting effects
Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Choreography involves creating and sequencing dance movements and phrases to form a complete dance performance.

Chapter Concept:

Dance Choreography

A.

Drishti

B.

Bhava

C.

Rasa

D.

Hastah
Correct Answer: B

Solution:

According to the sequence, 'Yatho manah thatho bhavo', after the mind ('manah'), emotion ('bhava') arises.

Chapter Concept:

Hastamudras in Dance

A.

Samabhanga

B.

Dwibhanga

C.

Tribhanga

D.

Atibhanga
Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Tribhanga is a posture in Indian classical dance that involves a triple-bend position, creating an S-shaped curve of the body.

Chapter Concept:

Cultural Diversity and Dance

A.

Pataka

B.

Sarpashirsha

C.

Shikhara

D.

Hamsapaksha
Correct Answer: B

Solution:

The Sarpashirsha hastamudra is used to represent a snake.

Chapter Concept:

Hastamudras in Dance

A.

Where the hand goes, the eyes follow; where the eyes go, the mind is directed; where the mind is concentrated, emotion arises; when emotion arises, rasa permeates.

B.

Where the eyes go, the hands follow; where the hands go, the mind is directed; where the mind is concentrated, emotion arises; when emotion arises, rasa permeates.

C.

Where the mind goes, the hands follow; where the hands go, the eyes are directed; where the eyes are concentrated, emotion arises; when emotion arises, rasa permeates.

D.

Where the emotion goes, the mind follows; where the mind goes, the eyes are directed; where the eyes are concentrated, the hands move; when hands move, rasa permeates.
Correct Answer: A

Solution:

The correct sequence is: Where the hand goes, the eyes follow; where the eyes go, the mind is directed; where the mind is concentrated, emotion arises; when emotion arises, rasa permeates.

Chapter Concept:

Principles of Dance Movement

A.

Hand, Eyes, Mind, Emotion, Rasa

B.

Eyes, Hand, Emotion, Mind, Rasa

C.

Mind, Emotion, Hand, Eyes, Rasa

D.

Emotion, Rasa, Mind, Eyes, Hand
Correct Answer: A

Solution:

The traditional dance principle 'Yatho hastah thatho drishtih; Yatho drishtih thatho manah; Yatho manah thatho bhavo; Yatho bhavah thatho rasah' translates to 'Where the hand goes, the eyes follow; where the eyes go, the mind is directed there; where there is a concentrated mind, emotion arises; when emotion arises, rasa permeates.' Thus, the correct sequence is Hand, Eyes, Mind, Emotion, Rasa.

Chapter Concept:

Dance Choreography

A.

Shringara

B.

Hasya

C.

Veera

D.

Raudra
Correct Answer: C

Solution:

The navarasa associated with bravery is 'Veera'.

Chapter Concept:

Emotional Expression in Dance

A.

The hand gestures lead the eyes, which direct the mind, leading to emotion and finally to rasa.

B.

The eyes lead the hands, which direct the mind, leading to emotion and finally to rasa.

C.

The mind leads the hands, which direct the eyes, leading to emotion and finally to rasa.

D.

The emotion leads the hands, which direct the eyes, leading to the mind and finally to rasa.
Correct Answer: A

Solution:

The sequence describes the progression from hand gestures to the eyes, then to the mind, leading to emotion and finally to rasa.

Chapter Concept:

Hastamudras in Dance

A.

It helps in memorizing dance steps.

B.

It enhances the aesthetic appeal of the dance.

C.

It aids in physical wellness and movement efficiency.

D.

It is only important for vocal performances.
Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Breath is important in dance as it aids in physical wellness and movement efficiency, such as inhaling while extending and exhaling while contracting.

Chapter Concept:

Body Awareness in Dance

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True or False

Correct Answer: True

Solution:

Choreography is the art of designing dance sequences, where movements and phrases are arranged to create a cohesive performance.

Chapter Concept :

Dance Choreography

Correct Answer: True

Solution:

The text mentions the importance of gender sensitization and breaking barriers of gender identity in the context of dance.

Chapter Concept :

Cultural Diversity and Dance

Correct Answer: True

Solution:

Body awareness in dance involves understanding how different parts of the body move, which is crucial for performing dance movements effectively.

Chapter Concept :

Body Awareness in Dance

Correct Answer: True

Solution:

Dance choreography involves the creation and sequencing of movements and phrases to develop a full performance.

Chapter Concept :

Dance Choreography

Correct Answer: True

Solution:

Hastamudras, or hand gestures, are integral to Indian classical dance, serving to narrate stories and express emotions.

Chapter Concept :

Hastamudras in Dance

Correct Answer: True

Solution:

According to the Natyashastra, hastamudras are used in dance for embellishment and storytelling.

Chapter Concept :

Hastamudras in Dance

Correct Answer: False

Solution:

Hastamudras are closely related to 'abhinaya', which involves using gestures for expression and storytelling in dance.

Chapter Concept :

Hastamudras in Dance

Correct Answer: False

Solution:

Bharatanatyam actually originated in Tamil Nadu, which is in Southern India.

Chapter Concept :

Indian Dance Forms

Correct Answer: True

Solution:

The sequence illustrates the connection between physical movements and emotional expression in dance, starting from hand movements and progressing to emotional expression.

Chapter Concept :

Principles of Dance Movement

Correct Answer: True

Solution:

The posture 'Tribhanga' is indeed associated with the dance form Odissi.

Chapter Concept :

Indian Dance Forms

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