Notable Alumni of Indian Dance Academies

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Which renowned dancer and choreographer is an alumnus of the Kalakshetra Foundation?

  1. Birju Maharaj

  2. Astad Deboo

  3. Mrinalini Sarabhai

  4. Yamini Krishnamurthy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mrinalini Sarabhai was a renowned Indian dancer, choreographer, and teacher who co-founded the Darpana Academy of Performing Arts in Ahmedabad, India. She was also a notable alumna of the Kalakshetra Foundation in Chennai, India.

Which dance academy produced the legendary Kathak dancer and choreographer, Birju Maharaj?

  1. Kalakshetra Foundation

  2. Kathak Kendra

  3. Darpana Academy of Performing Arts

  4. Shanti Niketan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Birju Maharaj was a renowned Kathak dancer and choreographer who was associated with the Kathak Kendra in New Delhi, India. He was a notable alumnus of the academy and contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Kathak dance.

Who among the following is a distinguished alumnus of the Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya?

  1. Astad Deboo

  2. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  3. Birju Maharaj

  4. Kelucharan Mohapatra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Yamini Krishnamurthy was a renowned Indian dancer and choreographer who was associated with the Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya in Mumbai, India. She was a notable alumna of the academy and contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Bharatanatyam dance.

Which dance academy nurtured the talent of the renowned Odissi dancer and choreographer, Kelucharan Mohapatra?

  1. Kalakshetra Foundation

  2. Kathak Kendra

  3. Darpana Academy of Performing Arts

  4. Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kelucharan Mohapatra was a renowned Odissi dancer and choreographer who was associated with the Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya in Bhubaneswar, India. He was a notable alumnus of the academy and contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Odissi dance.

Who among the following is a distinguished alumnus of the Rabindra Bharati University?

  1. Astad Deboo

  2. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  3. Birju Maharaj

  4. Sanjukta Panigrahi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sanjukta Panigrahi is a renowned Odissi dancer and choreographer who was associated with the Rabindra Bharati University in Kolkata, India. She was a notable alumna of the university and contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Odissi dance.

Which dance academy produced the legendary Manipuri dancer and choreographer, Guru Bipin Singh?

  1. JNM Manipuri Dance Academy

  2. Kathak Kendra

  3. Darpana Academy of Performing Arts

  4. Shanti Niketan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru Bipin Singh was a renowned Manipuri dancer and choreographer who was associated with the JNM Manipuri Dance Academy in Imphal, India. He was a notable alumnus of the academy and contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Manipuri dance.

Who among the following is a distinguished alumnus of the Natya Institute of Kathak and Choreography?

  1. Astad Deboo

  2. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  3. Birju Maharaj

  4. Rajendra Gangani


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rajendra Gangani is a renowned Kathak dancer and choreographer who was associated with the Natya Institute of Kathak and Choreography in New Delhi, India. He was a notable alumnus of the institute and contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Kathak dance.

Which dance academy nurtured the talent of the renowned Kuchipudi dancer and choreographer, Vempati Chinna Satyam?

  1. Kalakshetra Foundation

  2. Kathak Kendra

  3. Darpana Academy of Performing Arts

  4. Kuchipudi Art Academy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vempati Chinna Satyam was a renowned Kuchipudi dancer and choreographer who was associated with the Kuchipudi Art Academy in Hyderabad, India. He was a notable alumnus of the academy and contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Kuchipudi dance.

Who among the following is a distinguished alumnus of the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya?

  1. Astad Deboo

  2. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  3. Birju Maharaj

  4. Kishori Amonkar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kishori Amonkar was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist who was associated with the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya in Mumbai, India. She was a notable alumna of the academy and contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Hindustani classical music.

Which dance academy produced the legendary Mohiniyattam dancer and choreographer, Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma?

  1. Kalakshetra Foundation

  2. Kathak Kendra

  3. Darpana Academy of Performing Arts

  4. Kalamandalam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma was a renowned Mohiniyattam dancer and choreographer who was associated with the Kalamandalam in Cheruthuruthy, India. She was a notable alumna of the academy and contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Mohiniyattam dance.

Who among the following is a distinguished alumnus of the Sangeet Natak Akademi?

  1. Astad Deboo

  2. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  3. Birju Maharaj

  4. Ravi Shankar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ravi Shankar was a renowned sitar player and composer who was associated with the Sangeet Natak Akademi in New Delhi, India. He was a notable alumnus of the academy and contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Indian classical music.

Which dance academy nurtured the talent of the renowned Kathakali dancer and choreographer, Kalamandalam Gopi?

  1. Kalakshetra Foundation

  2. Kathak Kendra

  3. Darpana Academy of Performing Arts

  4. Kalamandalam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kalamandalam Gopi was a renowned Kathakali dancer and choreographer who was associated with the Kalamandalam in Cheruthuruthy, India. He was a notable alumnus of the academy and contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Kathakali dance.

Who among the following is a distinguished alumnus of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan?

  1. Astad Deboo

  2. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  3. Birju Maharaj

  4. Lata Mangeshkar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lata Mangeshkar was a renowned Indian playback singer who was associated with the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in Mumbai, India. She was a notable alumna of the academy and contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Indian classical music.

Which dance academy produced the legendary Sattriya dancer and choreographer, Jatin Goswami?

  1. Kalakshetra Foundation

  2. Kathak Kendra

  3. Darpana Academy of Performing Arts

  4. Sattriya Kendra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jatin Goswami was a renowned Sattriya dancer and choreographer who was associated with the Sattriya Kendra in Guwahati, India. He was a notable alumnus of the academy and contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Sattriya dance.

Who among the following is a distinguished alumnus of the Prayag Sangeet Samiti?

  1. Astad Deboo

  2. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  3. Birju Maharaj

  4. Kishori Amonkar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kishori Amonkar was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist who was associated with the Prayag Sangeet Samiti in Allahabad, India. She was a notable alumna of the academy and contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Hindustani classical music.

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