Question

Which of the following features is of Lucknowi Gharana in Khatak dance?
1. It reached its peak under Nawab Wajid Ali Khan. It gives importance to expression and grace.
2. Initiated by Bhanuji. Emphasis on fluency, speed, long rhythmic pattern.
3. Developed under the patronage of Raja Chakradhar Singh. Emphasis on percussion music.
4. It developed under Jankiprasad. Great use of floorwork and special emphasis on symmetry.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : It reached its peak under Nawab Wajid Ali Khan. It gives importance to expression and grace.

• Different styles based on the Hindustani style of music Kathak has various types of gharanas.
  • Lucknow-It reached its peak under Nawab Wajid Ali Khan. It gives importance to expression and grace.
  • Jaipur-Initiated by Bhanuji. Emphasis on fluency, speed, long rhythmic pattern.
  • Raigarh-Developed under the patronage of Raja Chakradhar Singh. Emphasis on percussion music.
  • Banaras-It developed under Jankiprasad. Great use of floorwork and special emphasis on symmetry.

Elements of Odissi Dance	Mangalacharana-Its the beginning of dance where the flower is offered to mother earth. Batu Nritya-It comprising of dance as tribhanga posture and chowk posture. Pallavi-It includes facial expression and representation of the song. Tharijhan-pure dance before the conclusion.
Elements of Bharatnatyam	Alarippu-seeking blessing of god with simple dance steps in rhythm. Jatiswaram-Nritta component with devoid expression. Shabdam-dramatic element with expressed words. Varnam-combination of dance and emotion to express a story. Padam-mastery over abhinaya of a spiritual message by the artist. Jawali-Its performed at short love lyrics at a fast tempo. Thillana-Its is known as the concluding Stage with pure dance(Nritta).
Elements of Khatak is	Anand- Introduction of the dancer before entering the stage. That-Soft and varied movements. Toda and Tukdas-Small pieces of fast movements. Jugalbandi-Recital which shows competitive play between dancer and tabla player. Padhant-Dancer recites complicated bols. Tarana-Pure rhythmic movements. Kramalya-concluding piece. Gat bhaav-Dace without any music and or chanting.
Different styles based on the Hindustani style of music Kathak has various types of gharanas.	Lucknow-It reached its peak under Nawab Wajid Ali Khan. It gives importance to expression and grace. Jaipur-Initiated by Bhanuji. Emphasis on fluency, speed, long rhythmic pattern. Raigarh-Developed under the patronage of Raja Chakradhar Singh. Emphasis on percussion music. Banaras-It developed under Jankiprasad. Great use of floorwork and special emphasis on symmetry.