Series OSS                                                                                                                               Code No. 84
                                                                            DANCE BHARATNATYAM
                                                                                       (Theory)

Time allowed : 3 hours                                                                                               Maximum Marks : 30

Instructions :    All questions are compulsory. The marks are indicated against each question.

1. Write an essay on Kathakali.    10
                         OR
Write an essay on the life of Smt. Rukmini Devi.

 

2. Explain any three of the four kinds of Abhinayam :    5
(a) Angika
(b) Vachika
(c) Aharya
(d) Satvika
                          OR
Write down the ‘Asamyuta’ or ‘Single Hand’ gestures.

 

3. Describe any five of the following    5
(a) Nritta
(b) Lasya
(c) Upanga
(d) Mandala
(e) Netra Abhinaya
(f) Sangeetha
(g) Rasa
(h) Sanchari Bhavam

 

4. Define any two of the following terms    4
(a) Adavu
(b) Nattuvangam
(c) Thattukazhi
(d) Arangetram

 

5. Write a Korvai in Aadi Taalam and the Adavu Syllables that follow it.    6