Series OSS                                                                                                                               Code No. 83

                                                                                  DANCE MANIPURI
                                                                                       (Theory)

Time allowed : 3 hours                                                                                                Maximum Marks : 30

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

1. What is Thabal Chongbi ? When and by whom is it performed ?    5

 

2. Who is Guru Singhajit Singh ? What is his contribution to Manipuri Dance ?    5
                                              OR
    Who is Guru Bipin Singh ? What is his contribution to Manipuri dance ?

 

3. What are the main subjects covered in Abhinaya Darpan ?    5
                                              OR
     Narrate how dance originated according to Abhinaya Darpana.

 

4. Explain the difference between Natyadharmi and Lokadharmi.    5
                                             OR
    Explain the difference between Angikabhinaya and Vachikabhinaya.

 

5. Write the sequence of Nitya Raas.
                                           OR
    What kind of dance is found in Manipuri Sankirtana ? How different from the dances in Raas Leela ?

 

6. Describe the costume of a Gopi in Raas Leela.