Learning Objectives

• Understand storytelling through natya.
• Actively participate in the creation of natya performances.
• Share and collaborate with peers in natya activities.
• Imaginatively utilize all aspects of performance in presentations.

Chapter 14: Natya

Overview

• Natya is storytelling through performance, incorporating dance elements, dialogues, musical elements, and costumes.

Learning Outcomes

• Understands storytelling
• Actively participates in making of natya
• Shares and collaborates with eagerness
• Imaginatively uses all aspects of performance in making this presentation

Examples of Assessment

Type	Assessment Examples	Criteria for Assessment
Individual	- Show body postures in relation to geometrical shapes with a hasta like a sculpture

• Make one sentence using hastas
• Project work: One sequence of dance movement in rhythm | - How many postures can they demonstrate with proper understanding and correlate accurately with sculpture
• Whether dance movement sequence is done with understanding the patterns practiced
• Proper use of hands for conversation
• Content of project work | | Group of 3 or 4 | - Comfort and coordination in using hip movements
• Putting together a performance with a story | - Creativity
• Collaborative attitude |

Choreography Sections

• Movements of Kaliya and reactions of the children: Use twisting and circular hip movements for Kaliya. Show fear through expressions.
• Fight between Krishna and Kaliya: Suitable steps and rhythm for a fight sequence, including jumps, spins, and hastas.
• Celebration after the defeat of Kaliya: Compose a celebratory dance using a song or bandishes from music class.
• Benediction: Compose a benediction using hastas.

Costumes and Props

• Peacock feather
• Flute
• Dhoti for Krishna character
• A blue dupatta to symbolize the river
• Masks for animals

Salutation and Benediction

• Salutation Example: