Question

Consider the following statements about classical dances of India
1. They take their origin in Bharata muni's Natya shastra
2. They have some element of puranic depiction in them
3. Guru-Shishya parampara is the core aspect of the Indian dances
Which of the above statements is / are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 1 and 3
• C. 2 and 3
• D. 1,2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1,2 and 3

"The Nāṭya shāstra is a Sanskrit treatise on the performing arts. The text is attributed to sage Bharata Muni. Many classical dance forms derive inspiration from it. The text states the various movements of major and minor limbs with facial states as means of articulating ideas and expressing emotions.

Major themes of the classical dance forms are religious and puranic themes like stories from the epics of Ramayana, Mahabharatha, Raas leela and so on

The eight classical dances of India are rich, complex oral traditions that have been handed down from teacher to disciple for centuries, making guru-shishya parampara integral to their performance and practice."