Series OSS                                                                                                                           Code No. 88

                                                                                     DANCE KUCHIPUDI
                                                                                              (Theory)
Time allowed : 3 hours                                                                                           Maximum Marks : 30

Instructions :   Attempt all questions. All questions carry equal marks.

 

 

1.What is the meaning of “Angikaabhinaya” ? Give a brief note on it.    5

 

2. Outline the history of ‘Manipuri’ dance.    5

 

3. What is the meaning of ‘Nritta’ ? Give a note on Nritta hastas according to ‘Abhinaya Darpanam’.    5

 

4. Describe Griiva Bhedas according to ‘Abhinaya Darpanam’.    5

 

5. Define the following terms    5
(a) Taala
(b) Bhramari
(c) Sanchari Bhava
(d) Roudra Rasa
(e) Dharmi

 

6. What are the differences between the following ?
(a) Adavu and Jati
(b) Ranga Puja and Ranga Pravesh
(c) Sthanaka and Chari
(d) Swarajathy and Jathiswaram
(e) Angikaabhinayam and Vaachikaabhinayam