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Flash Cards: Dance Vocabulary and Techniques

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Dance Vocabulary and Techniques - Flash Cards

These flash cards cover important concepts from Dance Vocabulary and Techniques in Kriti for Class 7 (Arts).

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What is Nritta?

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Nritta consists of dance movements without emotive content or narrative.

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What is Nritya?

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Nritya is dance that combines movements with narration and emotive expression (rasa and bhava).

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What is Natya?

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Natya is a dance drama that integrates various performance aspects to narrate a complete story.

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What comprises the basic elements of dance?

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The basic steps and rhythms are fundamental to dance vocabulary.

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How is 5 beats formed?

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5 beats are a combination of 2 and 3 beats.

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How is 6 beats formed?

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6 beats consist of two 3 beats combined (3+3).

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How is 7 beats formed?

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7 beats can be a combination of 3 and 4 beats or 4 and 3 beats.

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Why are hand gestures important in Nritya?

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Hand gestures (hastas) convey emotions and help narrate stories in Nritya.

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What does Kilaka represent?

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Kilaka symbolizes friendship and affection.

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What is an example of an Asamyuta Hasta?

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Asamyuta Hastas are single hand gestures that convey meaning.

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What are Jumps in dance?

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Jumps (utplavana) are movements where dancers lift off the ground.

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What are Pirouettes in dance?

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Pirouettes are spins performed on one leg, enhancing the dance's visual appeal.

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How are mind and dance connected?

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Wherever the hand moves, the eyes follow; where the mind goes, bhava is created.

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What are Animal Jumps in dance?

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Animal Jumps mimic the natural movements of animals, adding creativity to dance.

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What is a common mistake in learning foot positions?

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Not practicing rhythmic combinations can hinder skill development in dance.

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Define Mookaabhinaya.

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Mookaabhinaya is a game where groups express situations using dance gestures.

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What are Bols?

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Bols are rhythmic syllables used to articulate beats in dance.

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How can math help in dance?

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Understanding counting and beats in dance can be aligned with math principles.

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Name a dance that includes jumps.

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Dance forms like Kathak incorporate both jumps and pirouettes.

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What is the first step in learning dance?

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The first step is mastering basic techniques and combining foot movements.