SAMPADA LEVEL 2 - KUCHIPUDI REVIEW EXAM
QUESTION WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Indian Classical Dance Sloka - CORRECT ANSWER -Yatho hastha statho dristi
Yatho dristi thatho manah
Yatho mana thatho bhavoh
Yatho bhavoh thatho rasah
Meaning of the Indian Classical Dance Sloka - CORRECT ANSWER -Where the hands go, the
glance follows
Where the glance goes, the mind follows
Where the mind goes, the mood follows
Where the mood goes, rasa is born
Origin of Indian Classical Dance - CORRECT ANSWER -History is traced back to many years ago.
Early evidence is found in cave carvings, sculptures, and statues. Brahman, Vedic, and other
sacred literature was found. Different temples and caves show evolution of dance. As time went
on, there was more development in music, dance, art, and regional literature.
How many major dance forms are there and what are they? - CORRECT ANSWER -9 Dance forms
Kathak, Manipuri, Odissi, Kuchipudi, Bharatnatyam, Kathakali, Mohiniattam, Sattriya, Chau
Kathak: Intro - CORRECT ANSWER -Kathakars/Storytellers
Kathak means story
Kathak: Time & State - CORRECT ANSWER -15th Century - Northern India
, Kathak: History - CORRECT ANSWER -Vaishnavite cult/Bhakti movement -Radha/Krishna theme
is immensely popular
Raslila is created and developed - basic mime gesture of the kathakars or story-tellers
Mughal Era - mughals added more grace and expression
Lucknow gharana (Wajid Ali Shah) - expression of mood/emotion
Kathak: Style - CORRECT ANSWER -Nritta - Pure Dance
Complex Rhythms
Soft gliding movement of neck, eyebrows, and wrists
Pirouettes - spinning
Tala/Metric cycle - gives foundation for dancer, builds dance
Simple gestures to portray Krishna's life episodes
Improvisation - variations on theme, different techniques
Kathak Costume - CORRECT ANSWER -Simple dress, light jewelry, with a veil
Manipuri: Intro - CORRECT ANSWER -Traditional Indian classical dance
QUESTION WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Indian Classical Dance Sloka - CORRECT ANSWER -Yatho hastha statho dristi
Yatho dristi thatho manah
Yatho mana thatho bhavoh
Yatho bhavoh thatho rasah
Meaning of the Indian Classical Dance Sloka - CORRECT ANSWER -Where the hands go, the
glance follows
Where the glance goes, the mind follows
Where the mind goes, the mood follows
Where the mood goes, rasa is born
Origin of Indian Classical Dance - CORRECT ANSWER -History is traced back to many years ago.
Early evidence is found in cave carvings, sculptures, and statues. Brahman, Vedic, and other
sacred literature was found. Different temples and caves show evolution of dance. As time went
on, there was more development in music, dance, art, and regional literature.
How many major dance forms are there and what are they? - CORRECT ANSWER -9 Dance forms
Kathak, Manipuri, Odissi, Kuchipudi, Bharatnatyam, Kathakali, Mohiniattam, Sattriya, Chau
Kathak: Intro - CORRECT ANSWER -Kathakars/Storytellers
Kathak means story
Kathak: Time & State - CORRECT ANSWER -15th Century - Northern India
, Kathak: History - CORRECT ANSWER -Vaishnavite cult/Bhakti movement -Radha/Krishna theme
is immensely popular
Raslila is created and developed - basic mime gesture of the kathakars or story-tellers
Mughal Era - mughals added more grace and expression
Lucknow gharana (Wajid Ali Shah) - expression of mood/emotion
Kathak: Style - CORRECT ANSWER -Nritta - Pure Dance
Complex Rhythms
Soft gliding movement of neck, eyebrows, and wrists
Pirouettes - spinning
Tala/Metric cycle - gives foundation for dancer, builds dance
Simple gestures to portray Krishna's life episodes
Improvisation - variations on theme, different techniques
Kathak Costume - CORRECT ANSWER -Simple dress, light jewelry, with a veil
Manipuri: Intro - CORRECT ANSWER -Traditional Indian classical dance
