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Famous Odissi Dancers

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Who is widely regarded as the doyenne of Odissi dance and is known for her grace, elegance, and technical virtuosity?

  1. Sanjukta Panigrahi

  2. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  3. Guru Mayadhar Raut

  4. Durga Charan Ranbir


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanjukta Panigrahi is considered one of the greatest Odissi dancers of all time and is credited with popularizing the dance form on a global scale.

Which Odissi dancer is known for his innovative choreography and his work in promoting the dance form through his academy, Srjan?

  1. Guru Mayadhar Raut

  2. Durga Charan Ranbir

  3. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  4. Sanjukta Panigrahi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kelucharan Mohapatra was a legendary Odissi dancer and choreographer who is credited with reviving and popularizing the dance form in the 20th century.

Who is known as the 'Father of Odissi Dance' and is considered one of the pioneers of the dance form?

  1. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  2. Guru Mayadhar Raut

  3. Durga Charan Ranbir

  4. Sanjukta Panigrahi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Guru Mayadhar Raut is widely regarded as the 'Father of Odissi Dance' for his immense contribution to the revival and preservation of the dance form.

Which Odissi dancer is known for her powerful and dynamic performances, and her work in promoting the dance form through her academy, Nrityagram?

  1. Sanjukta Panigrahi

  2. Durga Charan Ranbir

  3. Protima Gauri

  4. Kelucharan Mohapatra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Protima Gauri is a renowned Odissi dancer and choreographer who is known for her powerful and expressive performances.

Who is known for his intricate footwork and his work in promoting Odissi dance through his academy, Nrityabharati?

  1. Guru Mayadhar Raut

  2. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  3. Durga Charan Ranbir

  4. Sanjukta Panigrahi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Durga Charan Ranbir was a renowned Odissi dancer and choreographer who is known for his intricate footwork and his work in promoting the dance form.

Which Odissi dancer is known for her graceful and lyrical performances, and her work in promoting the dance form through her academy, Odissi Vision?

  1. Sanjukta Panigrahi

  2. Durga Charan Ranbir

  3. Protima Gauri

  4. Guru Mayadhar Raut


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanjukta Panigrahi is known for her graceful and lyrical performances, and her work in promoting the dance form through her academy, Odissi Vision.

Who is known for his innovative choreography and his work in promoting Odissi dance through his academy, Nrityantar?

  1. Guru Mayadhar Raut

  2. Durga Charan Ranbir

  3. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  4. Rukmini Devi Arundale


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rukmini Devi Arundale was a renowned Indian dancer and choreographer who is known for her innovative work in promoting Indian classical dance forms, including Odissi.

Which Odissi dancer is known for her powerful and dynamic performances, and her work in promoting the dance form through her academy, Nrityagram?

  1. Sanjukta Panigrahi

  2. Durga Charan Ranbir

  3. Protima Gauri

  4. Kelucharan Mohapatra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Protima Gauri is a renowned Odissi dancer and choreographer who is known for her powerful and expressive performances.

Who is known for his intricate footwork and his work in promoting Odissi dance through his academy, Nrityabharati?

  1. Guru Mayadhar Raut

  2. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  3. Durga Charan Ranbir

  4. Sanjukta Panigrahi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Durga Charan Ranbir was a renowned Odissi dancer and choreographer who is known for his intricate footwork and his work in promoting the dance form.

Which Odissi dancer is known for her graceful and lyrical performances, and her work in promoting the dance form through her academy, Odissi Vision?

  1. Sanjukta Panigrahi

  2. Durga Charan Ranbir

  3. Protima Gauri

  4. Guru Mayadhar Raut


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanjukta Panigrahi is known for her graceful and lyrical performances, and her work in promoting the dance form through her academy, Odissi Vision.

Who is known for his innovative choreography and his work in promoting Odissi dance through his academy, Nrityantar?

  1. Guru Mayadhar Raut

  2. Durga Charan Ranbir

  3. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  4. Rukmini Devi Arundale


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rukmini Devi Arundale was a renowned Indian dancer and choreographer who is known for her innovative work in promoting Indian classical dance forms, including Odissi.

Which Odissi dancer is known for her powerful and dynamic performances, and her work in promoting the dance form through her academy, Nrityagram?

  1. Sanjukta Panigrahi

  2. Durga Charan Ranbir

  3. Protima Gauri

  4. Kelucharan Mohapatra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Protima Gauri is a renowned Odissi dancer and choreographer who is known for her powerful and expressive performances.

Who is known for his intricate footwork and his work in promoting Odissi dance through his academy, Nrityabharati?

  1. Guru Mayadhar Raut

  2. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  3. Durga Charan Ranbir

  4. Sanjukta Panigrahi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Durga Charan Ranbir was a renowned Odissi dancer and choreographer who is known for his intricate footwork and his work in promoting the dance form.

Which Odissi dancer is known for her graceful and lyrical performances, and her work in promoting the dance form through her academy, Odissi Vision?

  1. Sanjukta Panigrahi

  2. Durga Charan Ranbir

  3. Protima Gauri

  4. Guru Mayadhar Raut


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanjukta Panigrahi is known for her graceful and lyrical performances, and her work in promoting the dance form through her academy, Odissi Vision.

Who is known for his innovative choreography and his work in promoting Odissi dance through his academy, Nrityantar?

  1. Guru Mayadhar Raut

  2. Durga Charan Ranbir

  3. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  4. Rukmini Devi Arundale


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rukmini Devi Arundale was a renowned Indian dancer and choreographer who is known for her innovative work in promoting Indian classical dance forms, including Odissi.

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