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Which dance master is known for his unique style of Kathak choreography, often incorporating elements of contemporary dance?

  1. Birju Maharaj

  2. Pandit Birju Maharaj

  3. Pt. Birju Maharaj

  4. Guru Birju Maharaj


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pt. Birju Maharaj is a renowned Kathak dancer and choreographer known for his innovative style that blends traditional Kathak with contemporary elements.

Who is considered the father of modern Odissi dance and is known for his contributions to the revival and popularization of the dance form?

  1. Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra

  2. Guru Debaprasad Das

  3. Guru Pankaj Charan Das

  4. Guru Mayadhar Raut


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra is widely regarded as the father of modern Odissi dance for his efforts in reviving and popularizing the dance form.

Which dance master is known for his dynamic and energetic style of Kuchipudi dance, often incorporating elements of folklore and mythology?

  1. Vempati Chinna Satyam

  2. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  3. Raja Reddy

  4. Birju Maharaj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vempati Chinna Satyam is a renowned Kuchipudi dancer and choreographer known for his energetic style and incorporation of folklore and mythology in his performances.

Who is considered the pioneer of Bharatanatyam in the 20th century and is known for her contributions to the revival and standardization of the dance form?

  1. Rukmini Devi Arundale

  2. Balasaraswati

  3. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  4. Mrinalini Sarabhai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rukmini Devi Arundale is widely recognized as the pioneer of Bharatanatyam in the 20th century for her efforts in reviving and standardizing the dance form.

Which dance master is known for his innovative and experimental approach to Kathakali, often incorporating elements of contemporary theater and multimedia?

  1. Guru Chellappan Pillai

  2. Guru Kalamandalam Gopi

  3. Guru Kottakkal Sivaraman

  4. Guru Sadanam Balakrishnan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru Chellappan Pillai is a renowned Kathakali dancer and choreographer known for his innovative and experimental approach to the dance form.

Who is considered the father of modern Manipuri dance and is known for his contributions to the revival and popularization of the dance form?

  1. Guru Bipin Singh

  2. Guru Rajkumar Singhajit Singh

  3. Guru Amubi Singh

  4. Guru Atomba Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru Bipin Singh is widely regarded as the father of modern Manipuri dance for his efforts in reviving and popularizing the dance form.

Which dance master is known for his dynamic and expressive style of Mohiniyattam, often incorporating elements of folklore and mythology?

  1. Guru Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma

  2. Guru K.P. Kunhiraman Nair

  3. Guru Mohiniyattam Karunakaran Nair

  4. Guru Madhavikutty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma is a renowned Mohiniyattam dancer and choreographer known for her dynamic and expressive style.

Who is considered the pioneer of Sattriya dance and is known for his contributions to the revival and popularization of the dance form?

  1. Guru Jatin Goswami

  2. Guru Bhogendra Narayan Dev Goswami

  3. Guru Bishnuprasad Goswami

  4. Guru Ghanakanta Bora


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru Jatin Goswami is widely recognized as the pioneer of Sattriya dance for his efforts in reviving and popularizing the dance form.

Which dance master is known for his unique style of Chhau dance, often incorporating elements of martial arts and acrobatics?

  1. Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra

  2. Guru Mayadhar Raut

  3. Guru Birju Maharaj

  4. Guru Dulichand Bhuiyan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Guru Dulichand Bhuiyan is a renowned Chhau dancer and choreographer known for his unique style that incorporates elements of martial arts and acrobatics.

Who is considered the father of modern Kathakali and is known for his contributions to the revival and popularization of the dance form?

  1. Guru Chellappan Pillai

  2. Guru Kalamandalam Gopi

  3. Guru Kottakkal Sivaraman

  4. Guru Sadanam Balakrishnan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru Chellappan Pillai is widely recognized as the father of modern Kathakali for his efforts in reviving and popularizing the dance form.

Which dance master is known for his dynamic and energetic style of Odissi dance, often incorporating elements of folklore and mythology?

  1. Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra

  2. Guru Debaprasad Das

  3. Guru Pankaj Charan Das

  4. Guru Mayadhar Raut


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra is a renowned Odissi dancer and choreographer known for his dynamic and energetic style.

Who is considered the pioneer of modern Kuchipudi dance and is known for his contributions to the revival and popularization of the dance form?

  1. Vempati Chinna Satyam

  2. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  3. Raja Reddy

  4. Birju Maharaj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vempati Chinna Satyam is widely recognized as the pioneer of modern Kuchipudi dance for his efforts in reviving and popularizing the dance form.

Which dance master is known for his unique style of Bharatanatyam, often incorporating elements of contemporary dance and theater?

  1. Rukmini Devi Arundale

  2. Balasaraswati

  3. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  4. Mrinalini Sarabhai


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yamini Krishnamurthy is a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer known for her unique style that incorporates elements of contemporary dance and theater.

Who is considered the father of modern Kathak and is known for his contributions to the revival and popularization of the dance form?

  1. Birju Maharaj

  2. Pandit Birju Maharaj

  3. Pt. Birju Maharaj

  4. Guru Birju Maharaj


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pt. Birju Maharaj is widely recognized as the father of modern Kathak for his efforts in reviving and popularizing the dance form.

Which dance master is known for his dynamic and expressive style of Manipuri dance, often incorporating elements of folklore and mythology?

  1. Guru Bipin Singh

  2. Guru Rajkumar Singhajit Singh

  3. Guru Amubi Singh

  4. Guru Atomba Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru Bipin Singh is a renowned Manipuri dancer and choreographer known for his dynamic and expressive style.

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