Classical Dance

Which classical dance form originated in Tamil Nadu that is performed exclusively by women with devout themes of Vaishnavism and Shaktism?

• Kathakali

• Kathak

• Bharatanatyam

• Kuchipudi

________________ is a classical dance form that originated in Odisha, which is particularly performed in remembrance of Hindu deities such as Jagannath, Lord Shiva and Surya God.

• Odissi

• Sattriya

• Kathakali

• Gaudiya Nritya

Which is the dance form that is particularly known for Radha and Lord Krishna called Raslila themes? It is also known as Jagoi dance.

• Sattriya

• Manipuri

• Yakshagana

• Kathak

__________________________ is an Indian classical dance form that is found in three distinct forms of gharanas – Banaras, Jaipur and Lucknow

• Kathak

• Sattriya

• Kuchipudi

• Odissi

Name the most traditional classical dance art of India that originated in Kerala and is mentioned in Natya Shastra.

• Bharatanatyam

• Chhau Dance

• Kathakali

• Sattriya

This Indian classical dance form is a night performance from Andhra Pradesh, wherein musical instruments like Tanpura and Mridangam are used. It is closely related to the Bhagavata Mela performance of Tamil Nadu.

• Manipuri

• Kuchipudi

• Kathak

• Odissi

___________________________ is a classical dance that originated from Assam in remembrance of Raslila themes on Lord Krishna and Radha.

• Sattriya

• Kathak

• Yakshagana

• Chhau Dance

Which is the ancient classical dance form meant for spiritual expression from West Bengal that is performed with drama, history, poetry and music?

• Bhagavata Mela

• Gaudiya Nritya

• Kuchipudi

• Kathak

_______________________ is a unique style dance art form that developed in Karnataka and is classified into various types such as Badagutittu and Tenkutittu.

• Yakshagana

• Kathak

• Kuchipudi

• Kathakali

This semi classical Indian dance originated in eastern India which is performed by wearing a mask. It is a blend of martial and tribal art forms and based on folk traditions of India.

• Kathak

• Bharatanatyam

• Chhau Dance

• Gaudiya Nritya