There are four distinct schools of classical Indian dance that exist today, Bharatnatyam,
Kathakali, Kathak and Manipuri, along with two types of temperament- Tandava ,
representing the fearful male energy of Shiva, and Lasya, representing the grace of
Shiva's wife Parvati.
Bharatnatyam has Lasya character, and its home is Tamil Nadu. Kathakali is a dancedrama in the Tandava mood with towering headgear and elaborate facial makeup that
originated in Kerala. Kathak is a blend of Lasya and Tandava with complex footwork and
mathematical precision of rhythmic patterns; it flourishes in the North. Manipuri, with its
swaying and gliding movements, has Lasya characteristics, and is popular in Manipur and
other states.
1) Lasya is a temperament of _______.
A lust
B. grace
C. anger
D. resignation
2) The home of Bharatnatyam is....
A. Kerala
B. Banaras
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Manipur
3) In Kathak dance form one finds _____
A. Melody B. Facial makeup C. complex footwork
D. only Tandava
4) Tandava is male energy of Shiva, Similarly, Lasy is....
A. Lustful grace of Shiva B. Female energy C. Mutual energy of Shiva and Parvati
D. Lyrical grace of Parvati
5) The word 'Rhythmic' means...
A. rhyme
B. regular ,movement
C. dancing D. flowing
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The home of bharatnatyam is Tamil nadu
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