[9:13 pm, 24/10/2022] Christina:
Prarambhik (First Year)
Total marks: 50
Minimum passing marks: 18 Oral Theory: 15+ Practical: 35
Oral Theory
Q.1-Asamayukta Hasta, according to Abhinaya Darpanam Q.2-Pada Bheda from Natya Shastra
Q.3-Shiro Bheda, according to Abhinaya Darpanam Q.4- Mandal Bheda, according to Abhinaya
Darpanam Q.5-7 classical dance styles with reference to the place of origin
Q.6- Name of the guru and the school the student follow
Q.7- Meaning of the term Bharatanatyam
Practical
Q.1- Namaskriya Shloka
Q.2-Vyayaam: exercise corresponding to adavus Q.3-Adavus: 7 at least in each 4 steps in 3 speeds
1. Tatta Adavu :
2. Natta Adavu
Tai ya tai
Tai yum tat taa
3. Metta Adavu:
Tai tai taam
Tat tai taa haa
Gi na tom
4. Tatta Kuditta metta Adavu: 5. Tirmanam Adavus (Small):
6. Kuditta metta Adavu: 7. Vishru Adavu:
Tai kat (hat) tai hi
Taa tai tai taa
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[9:13 pm, 24/10/2022] Christina: Nritya Pravesh
By Sumitra Rajguru
Praveshika Pratham
Total marks: 75
(Second Year)
Minimum passing marks: 26 Oral Theory: 15+ Practical: 60
Oral Theory
Q.1-Samayukta Hasta, according to Abhinaya Darpanam Q.2-Viniyog Shlokas of Pataka, Tripataka, Anjali
and Kapota
Q.3-Drishti Bheda, according to Abhinaya Darpanam
Q.4-Griva Bheda, according to Abhinaya Darpanam
Q.5-Sthanaka Bheda, according to Abhinaya Darpanam Q.6-Hasta Prachara from Natya Shastra
Q.7-Reciting Chatursha Jaati and Tishra Jaati in 3 speeds Q.8-Explain: Adavus, Laya (tri kala), Nritta,
Nritya and Natya
Note: Revision of the earlier course is compulsory and can be examined.
Practical
Adavu (Advance Level): Clear demonstration of minimum 3 steps in the below
mentioned groups in all 3 speeds:
1. Shikhara Adavu:
2. Sarikal Adavu:
Tat tai (tam-) taa haa dhit (tam-) taa Tai hat tai hi
3. Tirmanam Adavu (big):
Tari kita tom
Tat tai tam
Tai hat tai hi
4. Mandi Adavu: 5. Peri Adavu:
6. Tatti metta Adavu:
Ta ka di mi
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[9:14 pm, 24/10/2022] Christina: Nritya Pravesh
By Sumitra Rajguru
Madhyama Pratham
Total marks: 200
(Fourth Year) Minimum passing marks: 70
Practical: 125 Theory (written): 75
Minimum passing marks: 44 Minimum passing marks: 26
Theory (written):
Q.1-Detailed knowledge of Bharatanatyam dance Q.2-Definition of the term: Abhinaya
Q.3-Tandava, Lasya, Anga, Pratyanga and Upanga Q.4-Life histories and contribution of prominent
personalities like: Tanjore quartet, Rukmini
Devi Arundale, Bala Saraswati, Kamala Laxman
Note: Inclusion of earlier course is compulsory and can be a part of examination. Practical:
1. Allaripu - Mishra Chapu tala
2. Jatiswaram
3. Shabdam or Kirtanam on Ganesha
Oral-with demonstration whenever required): Presentation of Chatushra and Tishra Jaati in combination
with different tals, eg:- Aadi
Theory:
tala using Tishra and Chatushra. Demonstration of the Shloka and Viniyogs of the Asamayukta Hastas
from Abhinaya
Darpanam (10 Hastas).
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[9:14 pm, 24/10/2022] Christina: Nritya Pravesh
By Sumitra Rajguru
Madhyama Dwitiya Varsha (Fifth Year)
Total marks: 250
Practical: 150 Theory (written): 100
Minimum passing marks: 88 Minimum passing: 53
Minimum passing marks: 35
Period of revival from Dasi Attam to Bharatanatyam
Theory (written)
Q.1-History of Bharatanatyam Dance in terms of
Pioneers in the field and their contribution
Present day famous artists
Q.2- The Devadasi tradition Q.3-Knowledge about the following folk dances of India
.
Name and place of origin/region Aaharya
Model technique of presentation
Q.4-Ability to write talas (Aadi, Rupaka, Eka) with Anga-s (Laghu, Dhurutam and Anudhrutam)
Q.5-Knowledge of the stories and myths relating to Ganesha, Krishna, Shiva, Devi and
Rama
Q.6- The difference between folk, classical and bollywood (cinema) dance
Practical
Q.1-Tillana
Presentation of the item. Identification of the poet raga and tala of the item
Ability to sing the item
Reciting the Korvais (Adavus)
Q.2-Kirtanam based on the theme of Shiva, Murugan, Devi or Krishna
Presentation of the item
Identification of the raga and tala of the item
The composer of the lyrics
Knowledge of the theme/ story done in item
Theory (Oral)
Q.1-Demonstration of the Shloka and Viniyog of the Samayukta hastas from
A.D. (20 Hatas) Q.2-Presentation of Khanda, Mishra and Sankeerna Jaati in combination with different
talas
Q.3-Reciting Khanda and Sankeerna Jaati in Trikaalams
Q.4-Reciting Tillana Korvais with tala- Hastakriya
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[9:16 pm, 24/10/2022] Christina: Nritya Pravesh
By Sumitra Rajguru
Praveshika Dwitiya Varsha (Purna)
(Third Year)
Total Marks: 125
Practical: 75
Minimum passing marks: 44
Theory (written): 50
Minimum passing marks: 26 Minimum passing marks: 18
Oral Theory
Q.1-Give definition of each: Adavu, Korval, Jaati and Tirmanam 02-Basic information of the classical
styles of India with special reference to:
Place of origin
Style of dance (solo or group)
Salient features
Style of dance (Hindustani of Kamatic) 03-Definitions: Adavu, Mandal and Sthaanaka, Chaarl, Bhramari,
and Utplavana
Q4-Basic information about Bharatanatyam:
Meaning of the term
. Place of origin • Important features of the technique
Q.5-Short Notes on: Abhinaya Darpanam
1. Natyakrama 2. Paatrapraana
3. Paatra (Nartaki) Lakshana 4. Sabhaa Lakshana
Q.6-Definitions: Tala, Matra, Laya, Aavartana, Anga/Vibhaaga, Sama,
Note: Revision of the earlier course is compulsory and can be examined
Practical
Q.1-Allripu-Tishra Ekam or Chaturshra Ekam
1. Presentation of the item 2. Identification of the raga and tala
3. Identifying Shiro, Drishti, Mandala and Griva
Q.2-Pushpanjali or Kautuvam a. Presentation of the item
b. Identification of the raga and tala the item is composed to
Q.3-Presentation of a tirmanam in Aadi or Rupaka tala (Should also be able to say shollus with hastakriya
of the tala)
Note: Revision of the earlier course is compulsory.
Usi/Offbeat
