Dance

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What type of dances were covered yesterday?

Classical dances.

How many classical dances are there according to Sangeet Natak Academy?

Eight.

What is the main type of question asked about folk dances?

Matching dance to state.

What is the trick for Andhra Pradesh folk dances?

वीर लोगों के लिए धीमे से कोयले की भाप से बुर्र बना लेता हूं (For brave people, slowly make 'burr' with coal steam). This helps remember Veeranatyam, Dhimsa, Kolattam, Bhamakalpam, Burrakatha, Bonalu, Butta Bommalu, and Lambadi.

What is the trick for Arunachal Pradesh folk dances?

रेखा जी ने बोला अजी वंचो बहुआ के पास चलो और मास्क लगा के लाइन एंड पीकॉक डांस देखो (Rekha Ji said, "Aji Wancho, let's go to Baua and watch Line and Peacock Dance with a mask"). This helps remember Rakham Pada, Aji Lamu, Wancho, Buiya, Pasi Kongki, Mask Dance, Lenin Peacock Dance, and Bardo Chham.

What is the classical dance of Assam?

Sattriya.

Which dance is a parrot dance?

Sua Nacha.

Who is associated with Pandavani dance?

Tejan Bai.

What is the trick for Gujarat folk dances?

गुजरात की गोपियां डांडिया खेलने सीढ़ियों से मटक मटक के पधार रही हैं (Gopis of Gujarat are coming dancing down the stairs to play Dandiya). This helps remember Gop Raas, Dandiya Raas, Garba, Sidi Dhamal, Matukadi, Padhar, Bhavai, and Tippani.

What is the trick for Goa folk dances?

मांडवी घोड़े पर बैठकर जगुआर देखने और पतंग उड़ाने गोवा जा रही है। नहीं चलो गांव रो मत सो जाओ जाके (Mandvi is going to Goa on a horse to see a Jaguar and fly kites. No, let's go to the village, don't cry, go to sleep). This helps remember Mando, Ghode Modni, Talagadi, Fugdi, Jagor, Dekhni, Tarangamel, Dhalo, Gof, Romat, and Sav Jao.

What is the trick for Himachal Pradesh folk dances?

नाटा छोरा अमन हिम पे राक्षसों का चोला ओड़के और माला पहन के सांड प बैठ के डांग लेकर छपा छप कर रहा है (Short boy Aman on Himachal, wearing a demon's robe and garland, sitting on a bull, striking with a stick). This helps remember Nati, Jhora, Jhali, Dhaman, Rakshas, Cholamba, Kang Mala, Shand and Babu, Dangi, Chhape, and Chham.

What is the trick for Haryana folk dances?

हरियाणा के पंचकुला की छोरियां डफली और मंजीरा लेके झूमर के नीचे धमाल मचा रही है फागुन के महीने में (Girls from Panchkula, Haryana, are making a ruckus under the Jhumar with Dafli and Manjira in the month of Falgun). This helps remember Char Kula, Khoria, Daf, Manjira, Jhumar, Dhamal, and Phag.

What is the trick for Jammu & Kashmir folk dances?

हैरिस रॉफ भंड होके मनाली में कूद रहा है (Harris Rauf is jumping like crazy in Manali). This helps remember Rouf, Bhand Pather, and Kud.

What is the trick for Karnataka folk dances?

देख बोला कम कर साले। क्यों बे? बेटा देखो ज्यादा वीर बनने की जरूरत नहीं है नहीं तो एक डॉल है जो भूत बन के आएगी नाग मंडली लेके और सारी वीरता खत्म कर देगी तुम्हारी (See, I told you to cut it out. Why? Son, don't try to be too brave, or a doll will come as a ghost with a snake group and end all your bravery). This helps remember Yakshagana, Bolak, Kamsaale, Dolu Kunitha, Bhoota Aradhane, Nagamandala, and Veeragase.

What is the general rule for 'Attam' dances (excluding one exception)?

If 'Lee', 'Nee', 'Dee' is present, it's Kerala; otherwise, Tamil Nadu.

Which 'Attam' dance is the exception to the rule and where is it from?

Alu Attam, Nagaland.

Where is Maach dance performed?

Malwa region.

What is the trick for Madhya Pradesh folk dances?

अक्सर गोरियां अदा दिखाने के लिए मटकी में जवारा और फूल पत्ती रख के मंच पर खड़ा नाचती हैं और ताली बजाती हैं (Often girls perform Ada, keeping Jawara and flowers in a Matki, standing on stage and clapping). This helps remember Kaksar, Bhagoria, Ada, Matki, Jawara, Phool Patti, Maach, Khada Nach, and Teratali.

What are the two forms of Manipuri classical dance?

Jagoi and Chalm.

What is the trick for Manipur folk dances?

एक डॉल है जो रास लीला करने के लिए चोला ओड़के रा रात भर जाग के रास लीला कर रही है और उसको एनर्जी कहां से मिल रही है ला खा रही है वो बहुत ज्यादा (There's a doll, wearing a Chola, performing Raas Leela all night, getting energy from eating 'Lai'). This helps remember Dolu Cholam, Lai Haraoba, Pung Cholam, Luicham, Khamba Thoibi, Jagoi, and Chalam.

What is the Bangala dance also known as?

Hundred Drums Festival.

What is the trick for Meghalaya folk dances?

छोटे बच्चे नंगे कर्म करते हैं तो उनको खांसी हो जाती है (Small children doing naked deeds get cough). This helps remember Nongkrem (performed by Khasi tribe), and Bangala (Garo tribe), Behdienkhlam, and Laho (Jaintia tribe).

What is the trick for Mizoram folk dances?

मिजोरम के मंच पर खुल्लम चिल्लम और जंग चल रही है (On Mizoram's stage, there is open shouting and war happening). This helps remember Munch, Khullam, Chailam, Jangtalum, and Chheihlam.

What is the trick for Maharashtra folk dances?

एक कोली वड़ा पाव लाना तो कोली ने बोला लेजी कहीं की तमाशा कर रही है दफा हो जा वरना मैं मोनी जो ढंग का नाटक करती है उसके पास चला जाऊंगा (Hey Koli, bring Vada Pav. Koli replied, "Lazy! Making a spectacle while lying around, get lost or I'll go to Mauni who acts properly"). This helps remember Koli, Pavri, Lavani, Lezim, Tamasha, Gafa, Mauni, Dhangari, and Natak.

What is the trick for Nagaland folk dances?

बैंबू में आलू भरके बटरफ्लाई जो रेंग रही है और जो गाय है उनको खिला दो (Fill bamboo with potato, feed it to butterflies and cows that are crawling). This helps remember Bamboo Dance, Alu Yattu, Butterfly Dance, Changkai, and Rangma.

What is the trick for Odisha folk dances?

पुआ खाया दाल खाई डंडा लेकर घूम रहा और भाग के नाचा (Ate Pua, ate Dal, roamed with a stick and danced running). This helps remember Goti Pua, Dal Khai, Dangari, Ghumra, Bagha Nacha, Chhau, Karma, and Ranappa.

Which tribe performs Chari dance in Rajasthan?

Gurjar tribe.

For which goddess is Gangaur dance performed?

Goddess Parvati.

Which tribe performs Kalbelia dance in Rajasthan?

Snake tribe.

Who is a famous name associated with Kalbelia dance?

Gulabo Sapera.

Which dance forms from Rajasthan are UNESCO recognized?

Kalbelia.

What is the common suffix for Sikkim folk dances?

"Chham" or "Chham".

Which Mount is Chu Faat dance dedicated to?

Mount Kanchenjunga.

Which tribe performs Chu Faat and Jomlo K dances in Sikkim?

Lepcha tribe.

What is the trick for Telangana folk dances?

माधुरी को तेलंगाना की है माधुरी जी उनको गुस्सा आ रहा है (Madhuri, from Telangana, is getting angry). This helps remember Madhuri and Gussaadi.

What are the most important folk dances of Tripura?

Hojagiri and Mai Mata.

What is the trick for Uttarakhand folk dances?

एक आशीष चंचलानी छोरा है वो झोला लेके झोला में डंडी डंडी रख के छपा छप कर रहा है (There's a boy Ashish Chanchalani, he's taking a bag with sticks in it and striking). This helps remember Jhora, Chachari, Chholiya, Dandiya, and Chhape.

What is the Martial Dance of West Bengal and Punjab?

Lathi Khel.

What is the Martial Dance of Punjab?

Gatka.

What is the Martial Dance of Tamil Nadu?

Silambam.

What is the Martial Dance of Manipur?

Thang-Ta.

What is the Martial Dance of Kerala?

Kalaripayattu.

What is the Martial Dance of Himachal Pradesh?

Thoda.

What is the Martial Dance of Mizoram?

Inbuan.

What is the Martial Dance of Maharashtra?

Mardani Khel.

What is the Martial Dance of Bihar?

Paika Akhada.

What is the Martial Dance of Madhya Pradesh?

Mallakhamba.

What is the Martial Dance of Varanasi/UP?

Musti Yuddha.

With which state is the folk dance Tarangamel associated?

Goa.

Which dance form is associated with Arunachal Pradesh?

Buiya.

What is the famous dance of Odisha?

Rangbati.

With which Indian state is Nupa Dance associated?

Manipur.

Which dance form is associated with Himachal Pradesh?

Dhaman.

Which folk dance form does not belong to the state of Gujarat?

Bidesiya.

Which tribe performs the traditional folk dance called Chakri?

Kanjar tribe.

Which of the following dances does not belong to the state of Mizoram?

Mundari.

Where did the Hojagiri dance originate?

Tripura, North-East India.

Which tribe developed the Ghumar dance to worship Goddess Saraswati?

Bhil tribe.

Which folk dance represents a mock fight between Goddess Durga and Mahishasura?

Dandiya Raas.

Which dance form is influenced by Bihu dance?

Sattriya.

Which traditional tribal dance is performed mainly by women of Jharkhand during the cultivation season?

Jhumur.

Which people perform a famous dance form of Assam who worked in tea gardens?

Kulis people.

What is the dance form performed by Kulis people in Assam during autumn?

Jhumur or Jhume.

With which state are Vilasini Natyam and Veeranatyam associated?

Andhra Pradesh.

Which dance form is not associated with the state of Jharkhand?

Dhimsa.

Which dance form depicts the anguish of women whose partners are gone from home?

Biraha.

Gatka, a traditional fighting style, originated from which state?

Punjab.

Where did Waghyamurali dance, associated with Lord Khandoba, originate?

Maharashtra.

Which dance is performed by mostly tribes in Chhattisgarh, particularly at night, without doing Karma?

Rat Nacha.

Which tribal community of Tripura performs the Sarai dance?

Mog tribal community.

Which dance form is performed by devotees during the ceremonial worship of Murugan, the Tamil God of War?

Kavadi Attam.

Which of the following is a traditional mask dance of West Bengal?

Gambhira.

Which dance form is UNESCO recognized?

Kalbelia.

Where is Ummat Art folk dance performed?

Coorg region, Karnataka.

What is a popular folk dance of Minicoy Island?

Lava.

Which degree channel separates Lakshadweep from Minicoy?

9 Degree Channel.

Which degree channel separates Minicoy from Maldives?

8 Degree Channel.

Which is a popular mask dance in South Malabar?

Kumati Kalli.

In which dance are chairs on head with lighted diya performed by women?

Chari Dance.

Veeragase dance is performed during which festival and is a folk dance of which state?

Dussehra, Karnataka.

On what occasion is Ratwa ni Gher dance performed by Rathwa tribe of Gujarat?

Holi.

Rathwa is a dance form associated with which tribes of India?

Mewati tribe.

Dhangari Gaja is a dance form mainly related to which state?

Maharashtra.

Which dance form is derived from martial art roots?

Chhau.

Shad Suk Mynsiem, a traditional dance festival of Meghalaya, is celebrated as which type of festival?

Sowing Festival.

In which state is Mathuri folk dance practiced?

Telangana.

Rakham Pada is a traditional dance of which state?

Arunachal Pradesh.

Which folk dance is popular in Himachal Pradesh?

Nati.

Ranappa, a folk dance of Odisha, consists of enacting chapters from the life of which Lord?

Lord Krishna.

Mai Mata is a popular dance of the Koloi community from which state?

Tripura.

Bhand Pather is the dance of which state?

Jammu & Kashmir.

Alu Yattu is a folk dance from which state?

**Nagala