DANCE (CODE NO.

056 TO 061)

2020-21

The objective of the theory and practical course in Indian Classical Dance, Indian
Traditional Dance, Drama or Theatre forms is to acquaint the students with the literary
and historical background of the Indian performing arts in general, arid dance drama
form offered in particular. It is presumed that the students offering these subjects will
have had preliminary training in the particular form, either within the school system or in
informal education. The Central Board of Secondary Education being an All India
Organization has its schools all over the country. In order to meet the requirements of
the schools, various forms or regional styles have been included in the syllabus. The
schools may OFFER ANY ONE OF THE STYLES. Since the syllabi are closely linked
with the culture, it is desirable that the teachers also make themselves familiar with the
aspects of Indian Cultural History; classical and medieval period of its literature.

Any one style from the following may be offered by the students:

INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE

(a) Kathak

(b) Bharatnatyam

(c) Kuchipudi

(d) Odissi

(e) Manipuri

(f) Kathakali
 (A) KATHAK DANCE (CODE NO. 056)
CLASS–XI (2020-21)

Total Marks: 100

Theory Marks: 30
Time: 2 Hours
70 Periods

1. A brief history of Indian dance.

2. Acquaintance with the themes of Ramayana, Mahabharataa, Bhagvata Purana
and Gita Govinda in context of Kathak. Acquaintance with other myths and
legends pertinent to the dance drama or gat bhaav like Kalia daman, Govardhan
lila, Panghatlila, Draupadi cheer haran, Makhan chori, Marich vadh, Bhasmasur
vadh, Madan dahan, etc.
3. A brief history of Kathak dance.
(a) Reference from ancient text (vedic, puranic, epics and other
scriptures).evolution of Kathak dance in Pracheen kal/Mandir kal (kathavachak
and Rasdhar tradition, etc.) Madhya kal/ Darbarkal, Adhunik kal covering British
and post independent era till the present time.

4. Acquaintance with its repertoire.

Rang pravesh / invocation, compositions (Bandish) from traditional technical

dance part of kathak. Literary contents - abhinay, bhajans, thumri, dadra,
ghazals, dhrupad, kavit, etc. Rhythmic musical composition like Tarana, Tirvat,
Chaturang, etc.

5. Distinctive aspects of Kathak (using of ghungrus, chakkars, upaj, costume, etc.

6. Ability to write notation of teental and jhaptal (thah, dugun, chaugun).

7. Definition and short explanation: Nritta, Nritya, Natya, Tandava, Lasya, Anga,
Upanga, Pratyanga.
 CLASS–XI

Practical Paper Marks: 70

170 Periods

1. Practice of basic standing position and various patterns of Tatkar.

2. Practice of exercise of different parts of the human body particularly anga, pratyanga,
upanga.
3. Practice of exercise of ten different movement {hastak} chakkars in teen taal in thah,

dugun, chaudgan laya.

4. Prahant of teentaal, jhap taal with hast kriya in thah, dugun, chaugun.

5. Practice of tatkar set to teental in a slower tempo (thah laya) and in its double

(dugun) and four times (chaugun).

6. The student should know the following compositions:

(a) Thaat 1

(b) Aamad 2

(c) Fast Aamad (tez aamad) 2

(d) Vandana 1

(e) Tukra/Toda 4

(f) Natwari ka tukra 4

(g) Gatnikaas 3

(h) Gatbhaav 1

(i) Paran 4

(j) Tihaayi 4

(k) Ladi/laya Baant 2

(l) Parhant of tukda /toda with hasta kriya 2

 (A) KATHAK DANCE (CODE NO. 056)
CLASS–XII (2020-21)

Total Marks: 100

Theory Marks: 30

Time-2 Hours

1. A brief history with other classical dance styles of India.

2. Acquaintance with the life sketch of few great exponents from past and few from
present of the dance form.

3. Elementary introduction to the text Natyashastra, Abhinaya Darpan:

(a) Identification of the author and (approximate date).

(b) Myths regarding the origin of dance according to each text.

c) Basic knowledge regarding the whole of each text, Natyashastra, Abhinaya

Darpan.

4. Basic understanding of the term ABHINAYA and definition of its four aspects:
angika, vachika, aharya, satvika.

5. Aquitance of the three gharanas of kathak dance (Lucknow, Jaipur, Banaras)

6. Rasa: definition and explanation of nine rasas.

7. Knowledge of the following terms: (short note) sangeet, tal, laya, sthana, chari,
gati, mandala, karana angahara, bhramari, utplavana, lokadharmi, natyadharmi,
rasa and bhava.

8. Knowledge of the technical terminology of the dance form.

a) Definition of the following:
i) Vandana
ii) Tihaayi
iii) Aamad
iv) Toda/Tukraa
v) Paran
vi) Chakardar Toda /Tukraa and Paran
vii) Gatnikas
viii) Gatbhaav
b) Knowledge of Theka of Dadra, Kaharwa, Roopak.
c) Definition of Tali, Khali, Sam, Tihaayi.
d) Ability to notate a Tukraa/Toda and Paran.

9. Acquaintance with the traditional costumes and make up.

 CLASS–XII

Practical Marks: 70

70 Periods

1. Practice of the tatkar set to teen taal and jhap taal in slower tempo, in its double
(dugun) and four times (chougun) tempos.
2. Student should know all the techniques and compositions of the following:

(i) Vandanaa 1

(ii) Thaat 1

(iii) Aamad 2

(iv) Fast aamad 2

(v) Tukda, Toda 1

(vi) Tihaayi 4

(vii) Gatnikas 3

(viii) Gatbhav 1

(ix) Parhant of tukra/todaa, with hasta- kriyaa 1

NOTE: The students should be taught some of these in jhap taal and dhamar tal.

3. Ability to improvise in nritta and abhinaya.

4. Parhant (recitation of bols) to the basic theka of all compositions learnt.

 DANCE (KATHAK)

PRACTICAL GUIDELINES TO THE EXAMINERS

FOR EVALUATION OF KATHAK PRACTICALS
CLASS–XII

Practical Marks: 70

Time: At the discretion of the examiner.

General Instructions:

There are four important aspects of Kathak which need careful assessment. They
are:

(a) Angashudhi, which means that movements of limbs and torso should not only be
graceful and aesthetic but also in accordance with the style of the Kathak dance.

(b) Laya, i.e., the steadiness of tempo and command over rhythmic structure in any
passage of dance.

(c) Bhaav-Paksh, i.e., the capability to express through mime in which face plays a
dominant role.

(d) Tatkaar, i.e., neatness in executing complicated footwork.

Distribution of marks and other instructions

The total marks of 70 may be divided as indicated below:

1. For the Angashuddhi 20 marks may be allotted, for laya and Bhaav-paksh each
may be allotted 15 marks, and footwork (Tatkaar) 10 marks. The remaining 10
marks may be equally divided for repertoire and Parhant.

2. Each examinee should perform for about 15 minutes and in all the three layas,
i.e., vilambit, madhya and drut. In Vilambit Laya he/she may perform Thaat,
Aamed, Ganesh Paran, fast Aamad, Tihai and Tatkaar; in Madhya Laya;
Tukra/Todaa, Paran, Abhinaya of a Thumri/Bhajan; and in Drut Laya; Gatnikaas
and Gat-Bhaav.

3. As said above five marks may be allotted for the richness of the repertoire. The
examinee is required to perform atleast one item from each of the intraforms
mentioned in the syllabus, i.e., Vandanaa, Ganesh Paran, Thaat, Aamad, fast
Aamad, Parmelu, Tihaayi, Gat-nikaas and Gat-bhaav.

4. The examinee should be asked to do the Parhant of a tukraa/toraa and then

perform it on Thekaa. While doing Parhant he/she should also indicate the taal
 by doing hasta-kriyaa. This will give the idea of his/her command over the taal.
As indicated above five marks may be allotted for the manner in which Parhant is
done.

5. The examinee may be asked to play the thekaa of Teen taal or Jhaptal on Table.

6. The examinee may be asked to abhinaya on a line or two from any thumri or
bhajan and elaborate it with sanchaari passages.
 (B) BHARATANATYAM DANCE (CODE NO. 057)
CLASS–XI (2020-21)

Total Marks: 100

Theory Marks: 30

Time-2 Hours
70 Period
1. A brief history of Indian Dance.

2. Acquaintance with the themes of RAMAYANA-names of all Kandas, (Sita

swayamvaram, Rama vanagamanam, Surpanakha prasangam, Sita haranam,
Choodamani pradanam). MAHABHARATAA-names of all Parvas, (Adi parva -
The tale of Ekalavya and the Kusha rope during the training of the princes. The
swayamvar of Draupadi, Sabha Parva - The game of dice and the vastraharana
of Draupadi, Vana parva - The exile of the Pandavas-meeting with Krishna, The
story of Karna, Virata Parva - the story of unknown exile, Bhishma Parva - the
Bahgavad Gita and Krishna and Arjun in battle). BHAGAVATA PURANA - names
of all Skandas (Sadhana Skanda Dashavatar, Purushartha Skanda - Daksha,
Dhruva, Sthiti Skanda - The story of Manu and the description of the world,
Vasan Skanda - Prahlada and Nirodha Skanda - Birth and life of Krishna). GITA
GOVINDA - names of all Sargas (Samoda Damodaram - Lalita lavangalata,
Haririha, Aklesha Keshava - Rase harim iha, Mugdha Madhusudana - hari hari
hatadarataya Vilakshya Lakshmipatih - yahi madhava Chatura Chaturbhuja -
priye charushile: Sanjeevani ashtapadi). Acquaintance with other myths and
legends pertinent to the Dance form, The story of the Daksha yajna, The
wedding of Siva and Parvati including reference to Batuk, The Cosmic dance of
Siva and significance of Nataraja, The story of Mahishasura Mardini, The legend
of Ganesha.

3. A history of Bharatanatyam: Mythological reference from the Natyotpatti in the

Abhinaya Darpanam, Origin of dance as mentioned in literature-Silapatikaram.
Devadasi period, decline of dance, ban on Natya by anti nautch bill, revival of
dance by exponents of that era, evolution of the different schools of
Bharatanatyam - Tanjavur, Pandanallur and Vazhuvur, contribution of the
Tanjore quartet and the present repertoire structure of the dance form.

4. Acquaintance with its repertoire and literary contents: Definition of the musical
terms used in dancePushpanjali, Mallari, Kautuvam, Alaripu, Jatiswaram,
Shabdam, Varnam, Keertanam, Padam, Ashtapadi, Javali and Thillana. Working
knowledge of the basic structure and purpose of each individual piece in terms of
content, orientation and musical layout.
5. Distinctive aspects of Bharatanatyam: Costume and jewelry, Language and
music style, Technical aspects of performance, Basic posture.
 CLASS–XI (PRACTICAL)

Practical Marks: 70

170 Periods

1. Practice of basic standing and sitting positions: Pada and mandala bhedas.

2. Practice of stretching, rotation and flexing of different parts of the body-head,

neck, shoulders, arms, waist, hips, knees, ankles, feet.

3. Practice of different movement of the head, eyes and neck: Shiro, Drishti and
Greeva bheda.

4. Adavus in Trikala:

(i) Tattu adavus 8

(ii) Nattu adavus 8

(iii) Ta tei tei ta adavus 4

(iv) Kudittu mettu adavus 4

(v) Tei ya teiyi standing adavus 2

(vi) Tat tei ta ha adavus 4

(vii) Tat tei Tarn adavus 4

(viii) Kattu adavu and allied utplavana adavus 4

(ix) Tadhinginatom

(x) Kitatakatarikita tom

(xi) Mandi adavu 2

(xii) Sarukkai adavu 2

(xiii) Simple Korvais (knitting together of adavus in sequence with an aradhi or

finish) in Adi talam for 1-2 avartana

(xiv) Simple forward and backward gaits in Tisra and Chatusra (count of 3 and 4)

(xv) Alarippu-Tisra Eka Talam

(xvi) Tala-Adi talam and Rupaka talam with hastakriya and ability to repeat the
adavu syllabi in Trikala in the appropriate talam.
 (C) BHARATNATYAM DANCE (CODE NO. 057)
CLASS–XII (2020-21)

Total Marks: 100

Theory Marks: 30

Time-2 Hours

1. A brief history and acquaintance with other classical styles or folk forms
prevalent in the region, other than the one offered for study.

2. Acquaintance with life history of the chief exponents and contributors of the past
of the Dance form. (Rukmini Devi Arundale, Balasraswati, Meenakshi Sundaram
Pillai, Tanjore quartette)

3. Acquaintance with the contents of the Abhinaya Darpana. (The chapters and the
aspects of dance dealt within them).

4. Knowledge of the following terms:

(i) Nritta, Nritya, Natya (Sanskrit slokas from the Abinaya Darpana and basic
definition) Tandava (7 tandavas with detailed stories) Lasya, Lokadharmi,
Natyadharmi (Definitions with example)
(ii) Anga, Upanga, Pratyanga (Slokas and meaning from Abinaya Darpana)
(iii) Sthana, Chari, Mandala, Bharmari, Utplavana (Slokas and meaning from
Abinaya Darpana)
(iv) Abhinaya (Angika, Vachika, Satvika, Aharya-slokas from the Abinaya
Darpana along with the meaning)
(v) Sangeeta, Tala, Laya (Definition of the term, seven talams, three layams)
(vi) Rasa (names of the nine rasas and their English meanings)
(vii) Sthayibhava, Sancharibhava (Basic definition in terms of rasa)
5. Knowledge of the technical terminology of the particular Dance form (any one to
be studied in accordance with the Dance style offered)-
(a) Definitions of the following: araimandi, muzhumandi, kuttanam, korvai, karvai,
adavu, shollu, aradhi, theerumanam, jati, jaati, gati, avartana, yati, taalanga,
thattukazhi, nattuvangam, arangetram)
(b) Ability to write a korvai of two avartanams in Adi taalam with Adavu syllable.
6. Acquaintance with the traditional costumes, make up of the Dance style opted.
 CLASS–XII

Practical Marks: 70

1. Revision of all the adavus in class XI 1

2. Jatiswaram in Rupaka taal 1

3. Sabdam on Krishna 1

4. Padam on Krishna or Keertanam on Shiva/Krishna/Vinayaka/Rama 2

5. Tillana in Adi taalam 1

6. Ability to repeat the adavu* syllables in Rupaka and Triputa Talas, and of the
Koruvais of the Jatiswaram and Tillana in their respective Talas, knowledge of
the Sapta talas with hasta kriya (taalanga and sign)

7. Hasta-Viniyoga of 14 Asamyuta (upto Chandrakala hasta) and 12 Samyuta,

Hastas (Upto Chakra hasta) and all, Deva Hastas (all Abhinaya Darpanam).

8. Knowledge of the Pada, Bhedas, Mandalas, Bhramaris and Utpalvanas occurring

in the items learnt (Abhinaya Darpanam).

9. Basic knowledge of Carnatic Music-format of the raga system-the 72 melakarta

ragams and the music of the items learnt.

10. One folk dance form of the region with special features, costume, music and
relevant festival or occasion.

11. Ability to improvise Korvais on Adi Tala and Abhinaya on a keertanam or bhajan.
Note: Student will be examined in all the techniques and compositions that
she/he has learnt in class XI.
 (C)KUCHIPUDI DANCE (CODE NO. 058)

CLASS–XI (2020-21)

Total Marks: 100

Theory Marks: 30

Time-2 Hours

70 Periods
1. A brief history of Indian Dance - Jayalakshmi note.
2. Acquaintance with the themes of Ramayana, Mahabharataa, Panchatantra,
Bhagavata Puranam.
3. A history of the Kuchipudi Dance.
4. Distinctive features of Kuchipudi- Structure and Format.
5. Repertoire and literary content of Kuchipudi.
 CLASS–XI

Practical Marks: 70

170 Periods

1. Practice of basic standing, sitting positions.

2. Practice of exercise of different parts of the human body particularly head, neck,
shoulders, arms, chest, waist, hips, thighs, knees, shanks, ankles, feet.
3. Practice of different movements of the eyes, hands and face.
4. Practice of the following adugus in Trikala:
(i) Mandikoppu
(ii) Vonti Adugu
(iii) Venuka Naatu
(iv) Prakka Naatu
(v) Kettera Naatu
(vi) Chuttu Naatu
(vii) Prakka Kuppi Naatu
5. Training in:
(i) Gunjees
(ii) Kaali Saamu
(iii) Kuppis
(iv) Trivdha Muggassand
(v) Chaturvidha Melayees
(vi) Dandemulu
(vii) Babkitukalisam (last two only for boys)
6. Teermanams in five Jaatis Note: Ability to recite Teermanam with Tala.
 (C) KUCHIPUDI DANCE (CODE NO. 058)
CLASS–XII (2020-21)

Total Marks: 100

Theory Marks: 30

Time-2 Hours

70 Periods

1. A brief history and acquaintance with some traditional dance forms of the region,
other than the one offered for study.
2. Acquaintance with life history of the chief exponents of the dance form, past and
present.
3. Acquaintance with the contents of the Natya Shastra in general, Abhinaya
Darpanam in brief.
4. Knowledge of the following terms:
(i) Nritta, Nritya, Natya, Tandava, Lasya, Lokadharmi, Natyadharmi
(ii) Anga, Upanga, Pratyanga
(iii) Sthanaka, Chari, Karana, Mandala
(iv) Chaturvidha Abhinaya (Angika, Vachika, Satyika, Aharya) with special
reference to HastaAbhinaya, Mukhaja Abhinaya and Netra-Abhinaya.
(v) Sangeetam, Talam (Adugu, Gati, Jaati, Trikala, Jathi)
(vi) Rasa, Sthayi Bhava, Sanchari Bhava, Sattvika Bhava
5. Types of compositions and formats used in Kuchipudi
Definitions of the following:
(a) Rangapuja, Swarapallavi, Shabdam, Tarangam, Padam, Javali,
Ashthapadi, Kalaapam, (Bhaama Kalaapam, Golla Kalaapam).
(b) Ability to write a jathi with the required Tala Angas.
6. Knowledge of the traditional costumes and make up of the dance style.
 CLASS–XII

Practical Marks: 70

170 Periods

1. One Sabdam preferably from Dashavatara or Prahlada Pattabhishekha,

Shabdam.

2. One Swarapallavi, one padam.

3. One Kshetrayya padam, one Asthapadi

4. One Tarangam. 5. An extract from Bhaama Kalaapam.

6. 1. Recitation of an Aditala Jathi along with Teermanam.

2. Improvising Abhinaya for a simple song.

3. One folk dance of the region.

 (D) ODISSI DANCE (CODE NO. 059)
CLASS–XI (2020-21)

Total Marks: 100

Theory Marks: 30

Time-2 Hours

70 Periods
1. A brief history of Indian dance.

2. Short notes on myths related to: Kaliya Daman, Dashavatar, Vastra haran, the
concept of Nataraja, Draupadi Cheer haran, Neuni Chura (Makhan Chor).

3. A brief history of the Odissi dance tradition and development of the style:

a) from the 1st /2 nd Century BC to the 1950s ( including the Mahari and Gotipua
tradition)

b) the revival phase from the mid twentieth century to the beginning of the 21st
century.

4. Definition of the terms:

a) Nritta, Nritya and Natya

b) Matra, Laya, Taal, Avartana, Vibhaga (Anga)

c) Tandava and Lasya

d) Natyadharmi and Lokdharmi

e) Devadasi and Mahari

5. Brief explanation of the five segments of the basic repertoire of Odissi:

a) Mangalacharan,

b) Batu or Sthayi,

c) Pallavi,

d) Abhinaya,

e) Moksha/ or any Tandav Dance,

6. Ability to write the notation of the Sthayi Ukuta / Dharana of the three following
taalas: Ektaali (four matras) and Triputa Taal (seven matras), Rupak Taal (6
beats).
 CLASS–XI

Practical Marks: 70

170 Periods

1. Ability to demonstrate the elementary steps: Ten steps each in Chauk and
Tribhanga position set to Ektali in three speeds of Ekgun, Dugun and Chaugun.
2. Learning of one Arasas in chaturasra Jaati is abilty to recite the Sthayi Ukuta of
the Arasa by showing the matras by hands.
3. Learning of Mangalacharan:
a) Demonstration of the item
b) Recitation with hands of the ukutas of the item
c) Naming the raga and tala the item is composed to
d) Identification of the hastas used
e) Identification and demonstration of the various components of the item:
*Mancha Pravesha,
* Pushpanjali
* Bhumi Pranam
* Ishta Deva
* Vandana and Trikhandi/Sabha Pranam
f) Explanation/meaning of the slôka in the Ishta Deva Vandanaa

4. Learning of Batu or Sthayi:

a) Demonstration of the item
b) Identification of the hastas, paadabhedas and bhangis used
c) Recitation with hands of the ukutas of the item
d) Identification of the raga and tala the item composed to

5. Asamyuta and Samyuta Hastas Mudra from the Abhinaya Darpana.

 (D)ODISSI DANCE (CODE NO. 059)
CLASS–XII (2020-21)

Total Marks: 100

Theory Marks: 30

Time-2 Hours

70 Periods

1. Elementary knowledge about the three styles of Chhau: Mayurbhanj, Seraikella

and Purulia.

2. Brief notes on the lives and contribution of the three Gurus: Guru Pankaj Charan
Das, Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra and Guru Deba Prasad Das.

3. Elementary introduction to the texts; Natya Shastra, Abhinaya Darpana, and

Abhinaya Chandrika: a) Identification of the author (approximate date) b) Basic
overview of the broad areas covered in the context of each text. c) Myths
regarding the origin of dance according to each text.

4. Basic understanding of the term ABHINAYA and definition of its four aspects:
angika, vachika, aharya and sattvik.

5. Rasa: Definition and short explanation of the nine rasas.

6. Short notes on:

a) The Aharya of Odissi.

b) The music accompaniment of Odissi.

c) Past and present exponents of Odissi: their short biography and contribution.

d) Bandha Nritya

7. Brief explnation of the following terms: (Unit IV Class XI)

a) Nritta, Nritya and Natya

b) Matra, Laya, Taal, Avartana, Vibhaga (Anga)

c) Tandava and Lasya d) Natyadharmi and Lokdharmi

8. Ability to write the notation of the learnt items of Batu/Sthayi and Moksha.

9. Write some names of Folk Dances of Odisha

 CLASS–XII

Practical Marks: 70

170 Periods
1. Learning and practice of one Pallavi:
a) Definition of the term Pallavi. b) Demonstration of the item.
c) Recitation of the ukutas of the item with hands.
d) Identification of the Raga, Taal and the Choreographer of the item.
e) Identification of the hastas and the bhangis used in the item.

2. Ability to show different Paad bhedas and bramaris.

3. One Oriya song:

a) Demonstration of the item.
b) Name of the poet.
c) Naming the Raga and Taal of the item
d) Meaning of the verses used.
e) Identification of the hastas used.

4. Practice of Patak Hasta Mudra Viniyog acc to Abhinaya Darpan.

5. Ability to demonstrate the following Bhangis:

Samabhanga, Abhanga, Tribhanga, Atibhanga, Alasaa, Darpani, Abhimana,

Mardala, Parshva Mardala and Biraja. Akuchana, Kumbhaka, Architkar or
Nibedana, Daalmalika, Shukasarika
 (E) MANIPURI DANCE (CODE No. 060)
CLASS–XI (2020-21)

Total Marks: 100

Theory Marks: 30

Time-2 Hours
70 Periods

1. Brief history of Indian Dance and Traditional Dance/Drama.

2. Acquaintance with themes of the puranas

* From Ramayana: - Lanka dahan by Hanuman, Kumbhakarna, Seeta

Haran,

* From Mahabharataa: - Ekalavya, Dyuta Kreeda, Chira haran, Gita

Upadesha, Abhimanyu

* From Shrimad Bhagavat:- Makhan Chori, Vakasura and Dhenukasura

Vadha, Udukal Leela (when Yashoda ties up Krishna to the pounding
block), Kaliya Daman.

* From Gita Govinda:- Dashavatar, any suitable poem.

* From local legend: - Guru Sidaba and story of creation, Nongpok Ningthou
and Panthoibi

3. History of Manipuri Dance

a) Prayer dances of early times beyond recorded history. Dance was always
a necessary part of worship. Lai Haraoba.

b) Beginning of compositions based on Hindu Gods as people started

worshipping Vishnu in 15th century.

c) Birth of Ras Leela and Sankirtana in 18th century during the reign of
Maharaja Bhagyachandra leading to cultural chain reaction.

d) Birth of Goshtha Leela during the reign of Maharaja Chandrakirti.

4. Acquaintance with its repertoire and literary contents. Edited versions of Ras
leelas, Goshtha Leela, Balram Krishna compositions from the Gita Govinda,
Krishna Abhisar, Radha Abhisar. Krishna Nartan, Radha Nartan, Isei Jagoi,
 Punglon Jagoi, - Dashavatar, Shreeta Kamala Kucha Mandala, Lalita Lavanga
Lata, Chandana Charchita, Rajanijanitaguru, Pung Cholom and Kartal Cholom.

5. Distinctive aspects of Manipuri dance.

The style is rich both in Lasya and Tandava modes.

*Footwork in Manipuri.

*Sarvanga Abhinaya.
 CLASS–XI

Practical Marks: 70

170 Periods

1. Practice of basic postures movements and footwork in Tanchap Tala.

2. Practice of hand movements specially flexibility of wrists, Chali, Champra Okpi

and Khujeng Leibi.

3. Chali for both feminine and masculine, including Chali Areibi.

4. Five Punglon Jagois each of Lasya and Tandava.

5. Acquaintance with Matras and Talas of Manipur Pung in Talas Tanchap,

Menkup, Rajmel and Charital.

6. Lai Haraoba both Lasya and Tandava (Khamba Thoibi). Thougal Jagoi, Maibi
Jagoi – Lai Ikouba and Laiching Jagoi.

7. Folk dances: Thabal Chongbi, Kabui Naga dance (male and female) Keetlam
and Chaplam.
 (E) MANIPURI DANCE (CODE No. 060)

CLASS–XII (2020-21)

Total Marks: 100

Theory Marks: 30

Time-2 Hours

70 Periods

1. Brief history and acquaintance with other classical styles or folk forms prevalent
in the region other than the one offered for study, e.g., Maram.

2. Acquaintance with life history of chief exponents past and present of the dance
form.

3. Acquaintance with the contents of Abhinaya Darpana.

4. Knowledge of the following terms:

(a) Nritta, Nritya and Natya. Tandava, Lasya, Loka Dharmi, Natya Dharmi.
(b) Abhinaya: Angika, Vachika, Aharya and Satvika.
(c) Sangeet: Tala Laya.
(d) Rasa: Sthayi Bhava, Sanchari Bhava.

5. Knowledge of technical terms of the style:

(a) Chali, Bhangi, Longlei, Uplei
(b) Bhangi Pareng Achouba, Vrindavan Pareng, Khurumba Pareng, Goshtha
Bhangi Pareng.
(c) Different kinds of Choloms: Kartal Cholom, Khubak Isei Cholom, Pung
Cholom.
(d) Sankirtan. Different Talas, Rajmel, Menkup, Tanchap.
(e) Different kinds of Raas.
6. Acquaintance with the traditional costumes, make up for the dance style offered.

(a) Potloi and its different components for Radha and Gopis
(b) Krishna’s costume.
(c) Costume of the Sankirtan artistes, male and female.
(d) Typical traditional make up for Manipuri classical dances with emphasis
on Vaishnava Tilak.
 CLASS–XII

Practical Marks: 70

170 Periods
1. Basic stance and movements of both Pung and Kartal Choloms (whichever is
applicable). Practical demonstration of Choloms in Rajmel, Menkup and
Tanchap.

2. Bhangi Pareng Achouba and Goshtha Bhangi Pareng. Punglon Jagoi and Isei
Jagoi.

3. Khurumba Bhangi Pareng, Krishna Abhisar, Radha Abhisar Krishna Nartan,

Radha Nartan, Advanced Cholom in Char Tal and Teental.

Knowledge of the background of the following:

a) Nata Sankirtan and Ariba Pala. Lai Haraoba, Maharaas, Vasant Raas, Kunja
Raas, Nitya Raas and Diva Raas, Goshtha Leela, Udukhal Leela.

b) Vaishnav festivals: - Rath Yatra, Jhulan Yatra, Yaosang (dol yatra).

c) Biographies of great Jagoi Gurus: Guru Amubi Singh, Guru Atomba Singh and
Guru Amudon Sharma. Names of Sankirtan Gurus: Thangjam Chaoba Singh,
Maibam Ibohal Singh.

d) Stories of Nongpok Ningthou and Panthoibi, Khamba and Thoibi.

 (F) KATHAKALI DANCE (CODE NO. 061)
CLASS–XI (2020-21)

Total Marks: 100

Theory Marks: 30

Time-2 Hours

70 Periods

1. A brief history of Indian Classical Dance and Indian Traditional Dance-Drama.

2. Acquaintance with the themes of Ramayana, Mahabharataa, and Bhagavata

Purana.

3. History of the Kathakali (Origin Development).

4. Acquaintance with its repertoire and literary content – Aattakathas, its language
and influence of Sopana Sangeetha.

5. Distinctive aspects of Kathakali.

6. Slokas from Hasthalakshanadeepika describing about the 24 basic hand

gestures.
 CLASS–XI

Practical Marks: 70

170 Periods

1. Tozhutu Kumpital (Namaskara Panchakam) – Traditional salutation.

2. Chattam (Different types of leaps)

3. Meyyarappu (Basic body exercises)

4. Kannu Saadhakam and Mukha Saadhakam (Exercise of eyes and facial

muscles)

5. Kaal Saadhakam (Basic foot works)

a) Kaal Saadhakam
b) Irrativattam
c) Kutthukaal
d) Parinthukaal
e) Dheevattam

6. Seven types of Chuzhippu (Syncronised movements of eye, hand, body in

different postures.

7. Twenty - four types of basic hand gestures

8. Thodayam

9. Recite basic thaalams of Kathakali

 (F) KATHAKALI DANCE (CODE NO. 061)
CLASS–XII (2020-21)

Total Marks: 100

Theory Marks: 30

Time-2 Hours

70 Periods

1. A brief history and acquaintance with other classical styles or folk forms prevalent in

the region other than the one offered for study.

2. Acquaintance with the life history of the great masters of the dance form of both past

and present.

3. Acquaintance with the contents of the Hastha Lakshana Deepika and Natyasasthra.

4. Knowledge of the following terms:

(i) Nritta, Nritya, Natya, Tandava, Lasya, Lokadharmi, Natyadharmi.

(ii) Anga, Upanga, Prathyanga
(iii) Sthaana, Chaari, Gati, Mandala, Karana, Bhramari, Utplavana.
(iv) Abhinaya (Angika, Vachika, Satvika, Aharaya) with special reference to
Hasta-Abhinaya, Mukhaja-Abhinaya and Netra-Abhinaya.
(v) Sangeeta, Tala, Laya
(vi) Rasa, Rasadhrishti, Sthaayibhava, Sthaayidrishti, Sancharibhava,
Bhaava, Vibhaava, Anubhaava and Sathvika Bhaava,

5. Knowledge of the Technical Terminology of the Art forms.

(a) Mutiyettu, Theyyam, Kootiyaattam, Ramanattam, Krishnattam,

Ottanthullal, and Kalarippayattu
(b) Hastas – Samyutha, Asamyuta, Mishra, Nanartha from
Hastalakshanadipika.
(c) Kaal Sadhakam Irativatam.
(d) Kalassam, Ashtakalasam, Ilakiyattam, Cholliyattam
(e) Keli, Arangu Keli (Shuddha Maddalam), Todayam, Purappadu, Melapada,
and Dhanaasi
(f) Chutti, Pachchha, Kathi, Thaadi, Kari, Minukku
(g) Rasa, Rasadhrishti, Sthaayibhava, Sthaayidrishti, Sancharibhava,
Bhaava, Vibhaava, Anubhaava, Sathvika Bhaava, Manodharma,
Cholliyaattam and Ilakiyaattam
(h) Ability to write in notation talas learnt under practicals.
6. Acquaintance with the traditional costumes and makeup of the Dance style
opted.

7. Knowledge of Kathakali music both vocal and percussion.

 CLASS–XII

Practical Marks: 70

170 Periods
1. Purppadu

2. Pakuthipurappadu

3. Different kalaasams in different thaalams

a) Vattamvechu Kalaasam

b) Iratti c) Atakkam

d) Thonkaaram

e) Idakkalaasam

f) Eduthukalaasam

g) Naalaaratti

h) Sthreevesha Kalaasam

i) Saaree Dance

j) Kummi

4. Theru kootikkettal

5. Thiranokku – Idamattil

6. Eight types of Ilakiyaattam

7. Padams of the character from the Kathakali plays

a) Male
i) Subhadraharanam – Sree Krishna – “Kim Bho Sukham”
ii) Dakshayaagam – Shiva – “Kuvalaya vilochane”
iii) Bakavadham – Ghatothkacha – “Thaatha nin Kazhalinakal”

b) Female
i) Uttaraswayamvaram – Uttara – “Veera Sodara Sumathe”
ii) Dakshayaagam – Sathi – “Lokaadhipa Kaantha”

8. Recite various kalaasams with rhythm.

9. Draw the outline of Pacha Makeup and mention the colours used.