Contemporary Dance and Disability in India

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about Contemporary Dance and Disability in India. It covers various aspects of the subject, including the history, pioneers, challenges, and impact of contemporary dance on the lives of individuals with disabilities in India.
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Which renowned Indian contemporary dancer and choreographer is known for her work in inclusive dance and disability arts?

  1. Astad Deboo

  2. Birju Maharaj

  3. Chandralekha

  4. Shantala Shivalingappa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Astad Deboo is a pioneer in contemporary dance and disability arts in India. He has worked extensively with dancers with disabilities and has created several critically acclaimed performances that challenge traditional notions of dance and ability.

What is the name of the contemporary dance company founded by Astad Deboo in 1992, which focuses on inclusive dance and disability arts?

  1. Aakash Odissi

  2. Nrityagram

  3. Chhau Dance Company

  4. Astad Deboo Dance Company


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Astad Deboo Dance Company is a contemporary dance company founded by Astad Deboo in 1992. The company is known for its inclusive approach to dance, bringing together dancers with and without disabilities to create innovative and thought-provoking performances.

Which Indian contemporary dance company is dedicated to creating dance performances that challenge societal norms and stereotypes, including those related to disability?

  1. Navdhara India Dance Theatre

  2. Nrityagram

  3. Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts

  4. Chhau Dance Company


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Navdhara India Dance Theatre is a contemporary dance company based in Delhi, India. The company is known for its work in creating dance performances that challenge societal norms and stereotypes, including those related to disability. Their performances often explore themes of social justice, equality, and inclusion.

What is the name of the annual festival organized by Navdhara India Dance Theatre that showcases contemporary dance performances by artists with and without disabilities?

  1. Nritya Sangh

  2. Bharatanatyam Festival

  3. Navdhara Dance Festival

  4. Odissi Festival


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Navdhara Dance Festival is an annual festival organized by Navdhara India Dance Theatre. The festival showcases contemporary dance performances by artists with and without disabilities from India and around the world. The festival aims to promote inclusivity in dance and challenge societal perceptions of disability.

Which Indian contemporary dancer and choreographer is known for her work in creating dance performances that explore the experiences of individuals with disabilities?

  1. Shantala Shivalingappa

  2. Birju Maharaj

  3. Chandralekha

  4. Astad Deboo


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chandralekha is a renowned Indian contemporary dancer and choreographer known for her work in creating dance performances that explore the experiences of individuals with disabilities. Her work often challenges traditional notions of dance and ability and seeks to create a more inclusive and diverse dance landscape.

What is the name of the contemporary dance company founded by Chandralekha in 1983, which has produced several critically acclaimed performances exploring disability and social issues?

  1. Navdhara India Dance Theatre

  2. Nrityagram

  3. Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts

  4. Chandralekha Dance Company


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Chandralekha Dance Company is a contemporary dance company founded by Chandralekha in 1983. The company is known for its innovative and thought-provoking performances that explore disability and social issues. The company has toured extensively both in India and internationally.

Which Indian contemporary dance company is known for its work in creating dance performances that explore the relationship between disability and gender?

  1. Nrityagram

  2. Navdhara India Dance Theatre

  3. Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts

  4. Shakti Dance Company


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shakti Dance Company is an Indian contemporary dance company known for its work in creating dance performances that explore the relationship between disability and gender. The company was founded in 1999 by Anjali Gupta and Preethi Athreya and is based in Delhi, India. Shakti Dance Company's performances often challenge societal norms and stereotypes related to disability and gender.

What is the name of the annual festival organized by Shakti Dance Company that showcases contemporary dance performances by artists with and without disabilities?

  1. Nritya Sangh

  2. Bharatanatyam Festival

  3. Shakti Dance Festival

  4. Odissi Festival


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Shakti Dance Festival is an annual festival organized by Shakti Dance Company. The festival showcases contemporary dance performances by artists with and without disabilities from India and around the world. The festival aims to promote inclusivity in dance and challenge societal perceptions of disability and gender.

Which Indian contemporary dancer and choreographer is known for his work in creating dance performances that explore the experiences of individuals with mental health conditions?

  1. Astad Deboo

  2. Birju Maharaj

  3. Chandralekha

  4. Sanjukta Sinha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sanjukta Sinha is an Indian contemporary dancer and choreographer known for her work in creating dance performances that explore the experiences of individuals with mental health conditions. Her work often challenges traditional notions of dance and ability and seeks to create a more inclusive and diverse dance landscape.

What is the name of the contemporary dance company founded by Sanjukta Sinha in 2004, which has produced several critically acclaimed performances exploring mental health and disability?

  1. Navdhara India Dance Theatre

  2. Nrityagram

  3. Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts

  4. Sanjukta Sinha Dance Company


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sanjukta Sinha Dance Company is a contemporary dance company founded by Sanjukta Sinha in 2004. The company is known for its innovative and thought-provoking performances that explore mental health and disability. The company has toured extensively both in India and internationally.

Which Indian contemporary dance company is known for its work in creating dance performances that explore the experiences of individuals with physical disabilities?

  1. Nrityagram

  2. Navdhara India Dance Theatre

  3. Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts

  4. Nrityabharati Dance Company


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nrityabharati Dance Company is an Indian contemporary dance company known for its work in creating dance performances that explore the experiences of individuals with physical disabilities. The company was founded in 1998 by Jayachandran Palazhy and is based in Kerala, India. Nrityabharati Dance Company's performances often challenge societal norms and stereotypes related to disability and physical ability.

What is the name of the annual festival organized by Nrityabharati Dance Company that showcases contemporary dance performances by artists with and without disabilities?

  1. Nritya Sangh

  2. Bharatanatyam Festival

  3. Nrityabharati Dance Festival

  4. Odissi Festival


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Nrityabharati Dance Festival is an annual festival organized by Nrityabharati Dance Company. The festival showcases contemporary dance performances by artists with and without disabilities from India and around the world. The festival aims to promote inclusivity in dance and challenge societal perceptions of disability and physical ability.

Which Indian contemporary dance company is known for its work in creating dance performances that explore the experiences of individuals with intellectual disabilities?

  1. Navdhara India Dance Theatre

  2. Nrityagram

  3. Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts

  4. Umang Dance Company


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Umang Dance Company is an Indian contemporary dance company known for its work in creating dance performances that explore the experiences of individuals with intellectual disabilities. The company was founded in 1998 by Madhavi Mudgal and is based in Delhi, India. Umang Dance Company's performances often challenge societal norms and stereotypes related to disability and intellectual ability.

What is the name of the annual festival organized by Umang Dance Company that showcases contemporary dance performances by artists with and without disabilities?

  1. Nritya Sangh

  2. Bharatanatyam Festival

  3. Umang Dance Festival

  4. Odissi Festival


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Umang Dance Festival is an annual festival organized by Umang Dance Company. The festival showcases contemporary dance performances by artists with and without disabilities from India and around the world. The festival aims to promote inclusivity in dance and challenge societal perceptions of disability and intellectual ability.

Which Indian contemporary dance company is known for its work in creating dance performances that explore the experiences of individuals with multiple disabilities?

  1. Nrityagram

  2. Navdhara India Dance Theatre

  3. Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts

  4. Anjali Dance Company


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Anjali Dance Company is an Indian contemporary dance company known for its work in creating dance performances that explore the experiences of individuals with multiple disabilities. The company was founded in 2002 by Anjali Gupta and is based in Delhi, India. Anjali Dance Company's performances often challenge societal norms and stereotypes related to disability and multiple abilities.

What is the name of the annual festival organized by Anjali Dance Company that showcases contemporary dance performances by artists with and without disabilities?

  1. Nritya Sangh

  2. Bharatanatyam Festival

  3. Anjali Dance Festival

  4. Odissi Festival


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Anjali Dance Festival is an annual festival organized by Anjali Dance Company. The festival showcases contemporary dance performances by artists with and without disabilities from India and around the world. The festival aims to promote inclusivity in dance and challenge societal perceptions of disability and multiple abilities.

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