Bharatanatyam
This expressive component of Bharatanatyam focuses on conveying emotion and storytelling
What is abhinaya?
Kuchipudi originated in this Indian state
What is Andra Pradesh?
This rapid spinning movement is a key feature in Kathak
What are chakkars?
Sing the Malhar chant (50 point bonus if you sing the other one)
NU WHAT? NU WHO? NU MALHAR, NU MALHAR...
tap, tap, tap
MALHAR!!
This term refers to pure dance movements in Bnat that focus on rhythm, form, and footwork
What is nritta?
Stand up and show a basic Kuchipudi step.
whatever step/stance you choose as acceptable!
This word describes the ankle bells worn by Kathak dancers, often containing 50 to 100 of them per ankle
What are ghungroos?
Define what the word Malhar means + it's significance
Hindi: melody/rain
It is a traditional Hindustani ragam
Do one step from the comp. set that uses dhit dhit thai
3, 2, 1, GO!
Unique to Kuchipudi, this dance item involves balancing on a brass plate
What is tarangam?
This is the foundation for rhythmic footwork by tapping out bols (syllables)
What is tatkar?
Name every room we have regularly used for practice this year (fall and spring).
What is Sacred Space, Curry 348, Eagan, Knowles, Richards, EV?
This double hand gesture references the first of Vishnu's incarnations, the fish.
What is matsya?
Name one piece that can be or is performed during a Rangapravesam
3, 2, 1 GO!
Kathak performances often begin with this slow, graceful intro section
What is thaat?
January 14th, 2023
This phrase refers to the five fundamental rhythmic patterns in Bharatanatyam used to structure sequences based on beat counts
Examples:
Tisram (3) (Tha Ki Ta)
Chatusram (4) (Tha Ka Dhi Mi)
What are the pancha jathis?
When is Amulya's birthday?
What is May 2nd?
This fast tempo (usually exceeding 160-320 bpm) represents the final, high-energy, and fast-paced section of a performance
(Bonus 100 points if you do 6 chakkars in a row)
What is drut laya?
Perform Abracadara with MINIMAL MISTAKES
3, 2, 1, GO!!