Manipuri Nritya Bhaskar Final Syllabus In English
Manipuri Nritya
Exam marks
Total Marks: 400
Theory– 200
First Paper-100
Second Paper-100
Stage performance-125
Practical-75
Theory
First Paper
(1) Mutual relation between vocal music and instrument and their relation with dance.
(2). Knowledge about the origin, development and usefulness of Ghungroo in dance.
(3).While giving dance form to Rabindra Rachna, is Indian classical education necessary? Criticism of this topic.
(4).Contribution of Guru Amubi Singh and Guru Atam Bapu Sharma to Manipuri dance.
(5) Knowledge of the popular story associated with the origin of Manipuri dance and its comparative criticism from Hindu pracheen belief.
(6).The use of mudra in various classical dance forms of India is followed from which scripture and why? Detailed study of this subject.
(7).Characteristics of Manipuri dance and its comparative and detailed study of other Indian classical dances.
(8). Brief introduction of some elemental dances based on the social life of Manipur state by mentioning some pracheen scholars of Manipuri dance .
(9). Information about mutual relation between the words Chatkoi Chakra and Jagoi.
(10).Critical study of the difference between a dance based on the epic story of Ramayan, Mahabharat and a dance based on Radha and Shri Krishna’s love leela.
(11). In which state of India did the descendants of Bharat Muni settle? What is the name and form of their art and on the basis of which subjects they perform dance rituals.
(12). Granth specially composed on Indian classical dances in different kaal. Critical studies in the context of Manipuri dance.
(13). Life introduction and contribution of various artists of Manipuri dance.
(14). Knowledge of the origin and development of stage and stage lighting used in Manipuri dance and knowledge of new experiments and changes in stage decoration.
(15). History of Manipuri from pracheen kaal to the present.
(16).Wide knowledge of Vaishnavism and comment on its impact on Manipuri dance.
(17). Full knowledge of Manipuri dance form, costumes and background music.
(18). Origin of drama and its relation with human life.
(19). Comparative study of dance, drama and dance.
(20). History of origin of Tandav and Lasya and knowledge of their use in Manipuri dance.
(21). Relation of Manipuri dance with painting, sculpture and other lalit kala.
(22). Importance of Vrindvadan in Manipuri dance and suggestions for its improvement.
(23). Complete knowledge of baile, opera and raasleela.
Second Paper
(1). Essay-
- Significance of Bhagi dance in aadhunik kaal
- Bangla Dance
- Influence of western dance on Indian dance.
(2).Critical study on the sculptures carved on the subject of dance are seen in temples and caves at various places in India and whether it is a symbol of pracheen Hindu culture.
(3). Practice of writing all the Taals prescribed in the syllabus in different Laykari and knowledge of similarities and differences in Taals.
(4). History of Indian color stage and knowledge of stage lighting control.
(5). Place and importance of costumes in dance. Relationship of emotion with dress.
(6) Sakha and its place in Manipuri dance. Character of friends in Krishna’s childhood.
(7).Detailed knowledge of decoration paddhati in Manipuri dance pavilion and theatre.
(8) Manipuri social life influenced by dance and song inspiration.
(9). Special knowledge of costumes of Manipuri Raas dance.
(10). Critical study of the role of Manipuri kings in the development of Manipuri dance.
(11).Knowledge of Manipuri Taal lipi paddhati, comparative study of Manipuri Taal paddhati with northern and southern Taal lipi.
(12). Ability to lipi baddh the taal of all the bol of Manipuri dance.
(13). Detailed knowledge of different types of chari and mandal and their importance in generating ras and bhav in Manipuri dance.
(14). Knowledge of the origin and development of pracheen dances, detailed knowledge of the importance of ras-bhav and background music in modern dance.
(15). Essay on the following topics:-
- Shastriya and lok nritya.
- Mutual completion of lay taal
- Influence of western dances on Indian dances
- Dance best among samlalit kaal.
- Nirtya and Ras
- Dances Classification
- Dance means of expression
(16). Knowledge of all lok dances of Manipur state.
(17). Knowledge of all the technical terms used in Manipuri dance.
(18).Principles of selection of different talas in Manipuri classical and lok dances.
(19). Comparative study of Indian and Western dances.
(20). History of major western dances, place of taal, lay, bhav, and instrumental group in them.
Practical
(1). Practical knowledge of Swarmala, Chaturang and Prabandh.
(2) Demonstration of Dashavatar form of Lord Vishnu in ‘Geet Govind’ through dance madhya.
(3).Demonstration of the following- a: Lasya-Tandav, b: Nritta, Nritya and Natya c: Nayak-Nayika distinction.
(4).Practice of accompaniment with manjira and pung (shell).
(5).Jagato Jagoi (Asi Ballam dance) Practical knowledge of dance.
(6). Practical knowledge of Thabal Chogba dance.
(7) Comparative and Practical knowledge of Hindustani and Manipuri taal.
(8). Ability to perform various lok dances of West Bengal, Central India and North India.
(9).Practical knowledge of composing Rabindra Nritya Natya and Geet Natya in Manipuri dance style.
(10). Ability to perform Practical performance of Ang, Pratyang and upang.
(11). Practical performance of all types of Raas Leela.
(12). Ability to perform the following –
- Navras and bhav
- Nayak Nayika bhed
- All mudra used in Manipuri dance.
- Abhinay and its types
- Tagore Nirtya
- Uday Shankar Nirtya
- Aadhunik Nirtya
(13). Ability to dance on all the taal prevalent from pracheen kaal to the present.
(14).Knowledge of lok nirtya of the following states:- Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal
Stage performance
(1) Mandatory 45 minutes.
Note- The syllabus of previous years will be combined.
