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AAKRITI SINGLAAIR 122· 2025

Question Q3GS1GS1

Indian classical dances are recognized by Sangeet Natok Akademi which are 8 in number. These dances have specified rules for performance.

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Introduction

Indian classical dances are recognized by Sangeet Natok Akademi which are 8 in number. These dances have specified rules for performance.

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Main Body

THREE BASIC ELEMENTS: NRITTA (deals with movements & pure dancing & methodology for dancing) - NRITYA (Expressional Component of the performance is in the various gestures, Hand movements, including Mudras) - NATYA (dramatic element involved in Kathakali). (ES) = Varying characters in Kathakali. Other components of classical dances - Navasase - 9 different emotions are

axial of mood of the performance & characteristics. Tandava & lasya are another aspects which shows aggressiveness & femininity respectively. (ES) malkhattom => lasya. kuchiputti => the act => Tandava. Classical dances are highly refined with specific standards & procedures of performance derived from Abhinaya Darpana, Natya Shastra.

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Diagram

Tree diagram showing THREE BASIC ELEMENTS with three branches: NRITTA (deals with movements & pure dancing & methodology for dancing), NRITYA (Expressional Component of the performance in various gestures, Hand movements, including Mudras), and NATYA (dramatic element involved in Kathakali). Shows Damthram - Taibhanga, postare, samathonga in odissi

  • Clear classification of three basic elements
  • Good use of visual diagram
  • Technical terminology well explained
  • Specific examples provided
  • Good explanation of Tandava and Lasya concepts
  • Reference to foundational texts (Abhinaya Darpana, Natya Shastra)
  • Clear connection between theory and practice

Topper

AAKRITI SINGLA

AIR 1222025

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times

Dance

Classical Dance Elements and Components

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Technical, structured

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