Kathak
What word does the word "Kathak" derive from and what does it mean?
Kathak derives from the word "katha" meaning storytelling
Name 3 physical traits of Ganeshji.
Tusk, stomach, trunk, mouse, ladoo, etc.
When is Purvi Aunty’s birthday (not year)?
August 20
What are the Lasya Academy colors?
Blue, red-orange, and white
Demonstrate the 7th Hastak.
Purvi Aunty decides if the team gets the points :)
In young Krishna stories, who is the main villain?
King Kansa
Around how many students does Purvi Aunty teach?
50-60
How many Lasya Academy teachers are there? Bonus: what is/are their name(s)?
2 (Purvi Aunty and Dipali Aunty)
speak for 8 minutes on the physical and mental benefits of kathak JUST KIDDING! name 2 physical and 2 mental benefits of kathak
answers may vary :)
Why is Lord Shiva the color blue?
Because he swallowed poison to save the universe.
Who is Purvi Aunty's first guru (before Maneesha Tai)?
Guru Vasantrao Ghadge
When was Lasya Academy established?
2010
The gharanas of kathak are Luknow, Jaipur, Banaras, and _____ Gharanas.
Raigardh
Name all 10 avatars of Lord Vishnu with mudras.
Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parashurama, Ram, Krishna, Kalki, Buddha
How long has Purvi Aunty been teaching Kathak?
around 30 years
How many Lasya Academy students have completed Diploma 2?
6
Name the 4 Grivabheds
Sundari Griva, Tiraschina Griva, Pareevartita Griva, and Prakampita Griva
Who is known as the father of Sita?
(a) Yayati
(b) Raja Dasharath
(c) Raja Janak
(d) Manu
(c) Raja Janak
In this image of Purvi Aunty, what did she dance about?
Shiva Parvati Dance