Contemporary Dance Festivals in India

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Which city hosts the annual 'Nrityagram Dance Festival' dedicated to contemporary dance?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Bengaluru

  4. Hyderabad


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Nrityagram Dance Festival is held annually in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and showcases contemporary dance performances from renowned artists and companies.

The 'India Contemporary Dance Festival' is organized by which institution?

  1. National School of Drama

  2. Sangeet Natak Akademi

  3. India Foundation for the Arts

  4. Central Square Foundation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The India Contemporary Dance Festival is organized annually by the India Foundation for the Arts (IFA), a non-profit organization that promotes contemporary art and culture in India.

Which festival showcases contemporary dance performances alongside traditional Indian dance forms?

  1. Bharat Rang Mahotsav

  2. Khajuraho Dance Festival

  3. Konark Dance Festival

  4. Udaipur World Music Festival


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Khajuraho Dance Festival, held in Madhya Pradesh, features both contemporary dance performances and traditional Indian dance forms like Kathak, Bharatanatyam, and Odissi.

The 'Attakkalari India Biennial' is a contemporary dance festival held in which city?

  1. Chennai

  2. Kolkata

  3. Jaipur

  4. Kochi


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Attakkalari India Biennial is a contemporary dance festival held biennially in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It showcases performances, workshops, and discussions related to contemporary dance.

Which festival is known for its focus on experimental and innovative contemporary dance works?

  1. Natya Mela

  2. Nrityagram Dance Festival

  3. India Contemporary Dance Festival

  4. Darpana Academy of Performing Arts Festival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Darpana Academy of Performing Arts Festival, held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is known for its focus on experimental and innovative contemporary dance works by both established and emerging artists.

The 'Nrityanjali Dance Festival' is held annually in which state?

  1. Odisha

  2. West Bengal

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Uttar Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nrityanjali Dance Festival is an annual event held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, showcasing classical and contemporary dance performances from various regions of India.

Which dance festival is organized by the 'Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth' (SPIC MACAY)?

  1. Nrityagram Dance Festival

  2. India Contemporary Dance Festival

  3. Darpana Academy of Performing Arts Festival

  4. SPIC MACAY National Convention


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The SPIC MACAY National Convention is an annual event organized by SPIC MACAY, featuring performances, workshops, and lectures related to classical and contemporary Indian dance, music, and other art forms.

The 'Kochi-Muziris Biennale' includes a section dedicated to contemporary dance performances. In which city is this festival held?

  1. Kochi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Delhi

  4. Kolkata


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is an international contemporary art festival held in Kochi, Kerala. It features a section dedicated to contemporary dance performances by artists from India and around the world.

Which festival showcases contemporary dance performances alongside traditional folk dance forms of India?

  1. India Contemporary Dance Festival

  2. Nrityagram Dance Festival

  3. Darpana Academy of Performing Arts Festival

  4. National Folk Dance Festival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Folk Dance Festival, held in New Delhi, showcases traditional folk dance forms from various regions of India, along with contemporary dance performances that draw inspiration from these traditional forms.

The 'Natya Mela' is an annual contemporary dance festival held in which city?

  1. Chennai

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Jaipur

  4. Lucknow


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Natya Mela is an annual contemporary dance festival held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It features performances by renowned contemporary dance companies and artists from India and abroad.

Which festival is known for its focus on contemporary dance works that address social and political issues?

  1. Attakkalari India Biennial

  2. Nrityagram Dance Festival

  3. India Contemporary Dance Festival

  4. Darpana Academy of Performing Arts Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Attakkalari India Biennial is known for its focus on contemporary dance works that address social and political issues, often exploring themes such as gender, identity, and the environment.

The 'Nrityagram Dance Ensemble' is associated with which contemporary dance festival?

  1. Attakkalari India Biennial

  2. Natya Mela

  3. Darpana Academy of Performing Arts Festival

  4. Nrityagram Dance Festival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nrityagram Dance Ensemble is the resident company of the Nrityagram Dance Festival, which is held annually in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Which dance festival is organized by the 'Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth' (SPIC MACAY)?

  1. Nrityagram Dance Festival

  2. India Contemporary Dance Festival

  3. Darpana Academy of Performing Arts Festival

  4. SPIC MACAY National Convention


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The SPIC MACAY National Convention is an annual event organized by SPIC MACAY, featuring performances, workshops, and lectures related to classical and contemporary Indian dance, music, and other art forms.

The 'Kochi-Muziris Biennale' includes a section dedicated to contemporary dance performances. In which city is this festival held?

  1. Kochi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Delhi

  4. Kolkata


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is an international contemporary art festival held in Kochi, Kerala. It features a section dedicated to contemporary dance performances by artists from India and around the world.

Which festival showcases contemporary dance performances alongside traditional folk dance forms of India?

  1. India Contemporary Dance Festival

  2. Nrityagram Dance Festival

  3. Darpana Academy of Performing Arts Festival

  4. National Folk Dance Festival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Folk Dance Festival, held in New Delhi, showcases traditional folk dance forms from various regions of India, along with contemporary dance performances that draw inspiration from these traditional forms.

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