Dance Styles Taught in Indian Academies

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Which of the following is a classical Indian dance style?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, and Odissi are all classical Indian dance styles.

Which dance style is known for its graceful movements and intricate footwork?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathak

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Mohiniyattam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is known for its graceful movements and intricate footwork.

Which dance style is characterized by its expressive hand gestures and storytelling elements?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Odissi

  3. Manipuri

  4. Sattriya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathakali is characterized by its expressive hand gestures and storytelling elements.

Which dance style is known for its rhythmic footwork and energetic movements?

  1. Kathak

  2. Kuchipudi

  3. Mohiniyattam

  4. Yakshagana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathak is known for its rhythmic footwork and energetic movements.

Which dance style is characterized by its lyrical grace and fluid movements?

  1. Odissi

  2. Manipuri

  3. Sattriya

  4. Chhau


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odissi is characterized by its lyrical grace and fluid movements.

Which dance style is known for its vibrant costumes and energetic performances?

  1. Manipuri

  2. Sattriya

  3. Chhau

  4. Bhangra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manipuri is known for its vibrant costumes and energetic performances.

Which dance style is characterized by its masked performances and ritualistic elements?

  1. Sattriya

  2. Chhau

  3. Yakshagana

  4. Bhangra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sattriya is characterized by its masked performances and ritualistic elements.

Which dance style is known for its dynamic movements and acrobatic feats?

  1. Chhau

  2. Yakshagana

  3. Bhangra

  4. Garba


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chhau is known for its dynamic movements and acrobatic feats.

Which dance style is characterized by its lively rhythms and energetic group performances?

  1. Yakshagana

  2. Bhangra

  3. Garba

  4. Lavani


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhangra is characterized by its lively rhythms and energetic group performances.

Which dance style is known for its graceful movements and elegant hand gestures?

  1. Garba

  2. Lavani

  3. Kathakali

  4. Bharatanatyam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Garba is known for its graceful movements and elegant hand gestures.

Which dance style is characterized by its playful movements and flirtatious expressions?

  1. Lavani

  2. Kathakali

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lavani is characterized by its playful movements and flirtatious expressions.

Which dance style is known for its intricate footwork and rhythmic patterns?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kuchipudi is known for its intricate footwork and rhythmic patterns.

Which dance style is characterized by its expressive movements and storytelling elements?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Odissi

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Mohiniyattam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mohiniyattam is characterized by its expressive movements and storytelling elements.

Which dance style is known for its elegant movements and graceful hand gestures?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is known for its elegant movements and graceful hand gestures.

Which dance style is characterized by its rhythmic footwork and energetic performances?

  1. Kathak

  2. Odissi

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Mohiniyattam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathak is characterized by its rhythmic footwork and energetic performances.

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