Syllabus

Course Code: MPAK 237B    Course Name: Introduction of Indian Dance (Granthokta Lakshana)

MODULE NO / UNIT COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE NOTES
1 1)- Role of Lord Shiva in Dance
2)- Brief study of the following-
(i) Abhinaya and its four aspects - (Angika, Vachika, Aharya, Satvik).
(ii) Brief study of Anga, Pratyanga & Upanga.
2 3)- Define the Asanyukta Hasta Mudras and their use in Kathak Dance according to Abhinaya Darpan.
4)- Define the following according to Abhinaya Darpana:- a) Shiro Bheda (Head movements), b) Griva Bheda (Eye glance).
3 5)- Stories related to Dance
Dances of Krishna:- (a) Kaliya Daman Leela, (b) Maharaas Leela (c) Makhanchori Leela.
6)- Historical background of Folk Dance of Punjab.
4 7)- Ability to Write the notation of the following in Teentaal :-
a)- Tatkar, b)- Thaat, c)- Tihai, d)- Amad, e)- Tukda, f)- Paran, g)- Paran Judi Amad, h)- Chakardar Paran, i)- Chakardar Tukda, j)- Kavitta, k)- Pramelu.

8. Ability to write the full description of the following Taals with notation of
Thaah, Dugun, Tigun and Chaugun Layakaris:- a)-Ek Taal, b)- Dhamar c)- Tivra.
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