Theory 1
What is the name for our ankle bells?
Ghungroos
What god is the eminent Konarak temple dedicated to?
the Sun God (Surya)
How many people are on our board of directors?
Five
Where was Francesca's Manchapravesh?
New Jersey
What is the name of the percussion instrument used in Odissi music?
Mardala, Mridungam, Pakhawaj
What is a line of choreography called?
Avartaan
What is the athletic and acrobatic variation of Odissi dance (performed by boys)?
Gotipua Dance
How do we start class?
What is the Name of Guruji's son?
Guru Ratikant Mohapatra
Which hand do we use to show weapons?
Right hand
How many mudras can you use to show the moon? (name them)
3 (ardhachandra, chandrakala, alapadma)
What is the name of Lord Jaganath's Siblings?
Balaram and Subhadra
When was Upasana founded?
2007
What title was Medha awarded after her Manchapravesh?
Nrityashree
What mudra do we use to show garment?
Vastra Mudra
What is a style of dance evoking goddess Parvati with delicate and fluid movements?
Lasya
Name an ashtapadi
(Hari Eha, Lalita Lavanga, Sreeta kamala, Kapi, Dasavatar, Sakhi He, Dheera Sameree, Kuru Yadu, Rase Hari He, Yahi Madhava)
What was our signature original production in 2016 called?
Sheva... my precious treasures
What is the state in India in which there are 2 classical dance forms?
Kerala (Mohiniattam, Kathakali)
What is another name for Dimukha pada?
BiparitMukha Pada
What is the term used for a "friend" charachter in an abhinaya?
Sakhi
What were the original temple dancers called?
Maharis
Which Pallavi did Mouli perform in her Manchapravesh?
Shankaravaranam Pallavi
What color costume did Medha wear first at her Manchapravesh?
White and Pink
What is the full name of Batu?
Batukeshwar Bhairav