Stage Presence

Which of these is one of the most important aspects of stage presence?

• Connecting with the audience

• The hand movements

• Memory of the dance

Answer explanation

Stage presence is the essence of a dancer's being that is projected when they expose themselves, connecting with the audience, making them feel something.

Which posture helps project a dancer's energy forward?

• Slouching

• Stooping

• Keeping the chest up

• Looking away

Which action lets you connect with audience seated far away?

• Small and fast movements

• Broad and precise movements

• Dancing near the edge of the stage

Why is it important to have stage presence?

• To connect with the audience

• To convey the story and emotions to them

• To make the movements full of life

• All of these

Which of these can be used to show a proud emotion? (select all correct options- more than 1)

• Broad shoulders

• Chin lifted high up

• Keeping the chest lifted

• Stooping down

• Dancing only to the sides of the stage

From which sacred book was music introduced in Bharatanatyam?

• Rig Veda

• Yajur Veda

• Sama veda

• Atharve Veda

• Natyashastra