33. Consider the following statements about Baratanatyam:
i) Nritta, Natya and Nritya are three basic elements of Baratanatyam.
ii) Nritta connotes rhythmic dance movements.
iii) Natya connotes dance with a dramatic aspect.
iv) Nritya is a combination of Nritta and Natya.
Choose the correct option.
33. Consider the following statements about Baratanatyam:
i) Nritta, Natya and Nritya are three basic elements of Baratanatyam.
ii) Nritta connotes rhythmic dance movements.
iii) Natya connotes dance with a dramatic aspect.
iv) Nritya is a combination of Nritta and Natya.
Choose the correct option.
A. i, ii and iii only are correct
At the functional level, the Baratanatyam dance has three aspects:
Nritta: Abstract dance movements with rhythm, but without expression of a theme or emotion. Also called pure dance.
Nritya: Interpretive dance, using facial expressions, hand gestures, and body movements to portray emotions and express themes.
Natya: The dramatic aspect of a stage performance, including spoken dialogue and mime, to convey meaning and enact narrative.
A. i, ii and iii only are correct
At the functional level, the Baratanatyam dance has three aspects:
Nritta: Abstract dance movements with rhythm, but without expression of a theme or emotion. Also called pure dance.
Nritya: Interpretive dance, using facial expressions, hand gestures, and body movements to portray emotions and express themes.
Natya: The dramatic aspect of a stage performance, including spoken dialogue and mime, to convey meaning and enact narrative.
