Question

Which of the following is the classical dance form of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh?
1. Kathakali
2. Kathak
3. Bharatnatyam
4. Kuchipudi

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Kuchipudi

The correct answer is Kuchipudi.

• Kuchipudi is the classical dance form of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh.

• Kuchipudi:
  • It is the classical dance form of Andhra Pradesh.
  • It derives its name from the Kuchipudi village of Andhra Pradesh.
  • Kuchipudi exhibits scenes from the Hindu Epics, legends and mythological tales through a combination of music, dance and acting.
  • Like other classical dances, Kuchipudi also comprises pure dance, mime and histrionics but it is the use of speech that distinguishes Kuchipudi’s presentation as dance-drama.
  • There are two forms of Kuchipudi –the traditional musical dance-drama and the solo dance.

• Kathakali is the classical dance form of Kerala.
• Kathak is the classical dance form of Uttar Pradesh.
• Bharatnatyam is the classical dance form of Tamil Nadu.