Dances - Manipuri

                                                     MANIPURI DANCE
                                        PRATHAMA (First Year) PRACTICAL

M.M.-200

1.           Basic movements of the body.

2.           Chali Nritta. (Traditional dance composition).

3.           (Punglol Nritta) Nrittabandha - Dance on rythm patterns (Alankaras)

          (a)       Tanchap           - (Taal Tanchap on 4 or 8 matras) Lasya

and Tandav, Two Alankar each.

            (b)       Menkup            - (Tal Menkup on 6 matras) Lasya and

Tanday, Two Aalankar each.

            (c)       Chali Pareng     - (Chali Tal of 8 Matras) Lasya and Tandav, 2 Alankar each.

4.           Knowledge of Taal, matra and Tali, Khali etc.

Note: There shall be no Theory paper in Prathama (First year) Manipuri Dance. 

                                MANIPURI DANCE PRATHAMA
                                              PRACTICAL

M.M.-200

1            (Punglol Nritta) Nrittabandha - Dance on talas and rhythm patterns Alandaras).

            (a)         Tanchap - Lasya and Tandav (2 Alankaras).

            (b)         Menkup - Lasya and Tandav (2 Alankaras).

2            Nritya Pradandha - Pure dance on songs.

            (a)         Gopi Abhisar

            (b)         Radha Abhisar

            (c)         Krishna Nartan

3            Festival Dance - Maibi Dance.

4            Knowledge of Talas, Bols and songs of dances learnt.

                                  MANIPURI DANCE PRATHAMA
                                                  THEORY

M.M.-100

1            To write the bols in notation.

2            Knowledge of Taal, Laya, Matra, Sangit etc.

3            Knowledge of Pung Cholom and Kartal Cholam.

4            Short history of Laiharoaba.

5            Technical terms in Taal and dance, e.g. Paring. (Theka), Pareng, Chattaba, Baglei, Khaiba, Athaba.

6            Different dance festivals performed in Manipur 

                            MANIPURI DANCE MADHYAMA PART - I
                                                   PRACTICAL

M.M.-200

1            Nrittabandha dance on rhythm pattern Tal Surfak 10 mantras ( two alankar)

2.           Pure dance on prabandh song

            A.         Taal charitaal with song ( lasya)

            B.         Krishna Abhisar

3.           Rakhal Gostha Bhangi Pareng

4.           Hast mudras single and double according to Abhinay Darpan

5.           Knowledge of Taal, bol and songs of the dance learnt 

                          MANIPURI DANCE MADHYAMA PART- I
                                                 THEORY

M.M.-100

1.           Importance of Bhangi Pareng in Manipuri Dance.

2            Detailed sequences of various Rasleelas performed by Manipuries.

3            Tanchep Parans of Taal.

4            Short history of Nangpok-Ningthou and Panthoibi and Khamba

Thoibi.

5            Division of Nartan according to Shastra.

6            Technical terms in dance and tala, e.g. Jagoi, Alankar, Punglon, Tanpok, Ipom Phibam.

7            Knowledge of Talas, bols and songs of the dance learnt.

 

                         MANIPURI DANCE MADHYAMA PART- II
                                            PRACTICAL

M.M.-200

1. Nrittya bandh dance on rhythm pattern Tal 12 mattra two alankar

2. Pure dance on prabandh song 16 matra with song lasya

3. Radha abhisar ( lasya)

4. Festival dance thoibi nrittya

5. Hasto mudra single and double complete accordingly Abhinay darpan

6. Knowledge of Taal bol and songs of the dance learnt

 

                         MANIPURI DANCE MADHYAMA PART- II
                                                  THEORY

M.M-100

1.           Details sequences of various Rasleelas performed by Manipuris.

2.          Short history of Nangpok..Ningthou and panthoibi and Khamba thoibi.

3.           Details study of shero bhed according to Abhinay Darpan

4.           Technical terms in dance and talas...Tanpok, Ipom, Phibam.

5.           Knowledge of tal and bols and songs of the dance learnt

6.           Life sketch of Jhaveri sisters.

                        MANIPURI DANCE VISHARAD PART- I
                                           PRACTICAL

M.M.-200

1            Nrittabandha - Dance on rhythm patterns.

(Taal tevra of 7 matra, Two Alankar)

2            Nritya Pradandha-Pure dance on prabhandha song.

            (a)         Tal Choutal of 12 Matra with song.

            (b)         Radha Nartan

            (c)         Jugal Nartan

3            Bhangi Pareng - Traditional Dance Composition Achoula Bhangi Pareng (Lasya)

4            Festival Dance - Mandila Nartan.

5            Hasta Mudra - Double hand gestures according to Abhinaya Darpan.

6            Knowledge of Taal, Bol and song of dance learnt.

 

                           MANIPURI DANCE VISHARAD PART- I
                                                   THEORY

M.M.-100

Revision of previous course.

1.           Various Talas used in Manipuri Dance.

2.           History of Manipuri Dance.

3            Contribution of Maharaja Bhagyachandra in Manipuri Dance.

4            Knowledge of Musical instruments used in Manipuri Dance.

5            Rabindranath Tagore and Manipuri Dance.

6            Four kinds of Abhinaya.

7            Life sketch of Guru M. Amubi Singh, Guru H. Atomba Singh, Guru Amudon Sharma and Guru Rajkumar Senarik Sinha.

8            Myths and Legends in Manipuri Dance. 

                                MANIPURI DANCE VISHARAD PART- II
                                               PRACTICAL

M.M.-200

Revision of previous course.

1            Bhangi Pareng - Traditional Dance Composition. Gopi Brindavan Pareng.

2            Nritya - Prabandha-Pure dance on prabandha song.

            (a)         Krishna - Balram Nartan with Gendu Khel.

            (b)         Krishan Narton.

            (c)         Brinda Nartan.

            (d)         Jugal roop Varnan.

            (e)         Khandita Nayika.

3.           Festival Dance - Bhubak Ishai.

4.           Knowledge of Taal, bol and songs of dances learnt. 

                          MANIPURI DANCE VISHARAD PART- II
                                                THEORY

M.M. 100

Revision of previous course.

1            Taal, bol and songs of the dances learnt.

2            The influence of religion and dance on the life of Manipuri People.

3            Story of Radha and Krishna.

4            Short history of Arjun and Chitrangada.

5            Costumes of Manipuri Dances.

6            Knowledge of Nine Rasas.

7            Knowledge of Nayikabhedas.

8            Basic knowledge of Indian Classical Dances. 

                                    MANIPURI DANCE NIPUN PART- I
                                                    PRACTICAL

M.M.-200

Revision of previous course.

1.           Bhangi Pareng :   Rakhal Gostha Bhangi Pareng (Traditional Dance Composition on Tandav Style)

2.           Nritya Prabandha : Bramha Taal (Lasya and Tandav) CHARTAL,  14  matra  Lasya  style. CHOUTAL, 12 matras Lasya style. DASHKUSH TAL, 14, matra Lasya style.

3.          One short portion of dance with song from Basanta Raslila (Faghu Khel).

4.           Knowledge of the following Talas :-

          (a)         Jaidik - Kata

            (b)         Gojendro - Guru

            (c)         Bishnu Tal

            (d)         Kokilprya

                                       MANIPURI DANCE NIPUN PART- I
                                                THEORY
PAPER -1

M.M.-100

Revision of previous course.

1            Description with illustration of the names of instruments and dresses used in Manipuri dance with their names.

2            The bol with notation of prescribed Dances.

3            Influence of religion in Manipuri Dance and performance of various dances in various festivals.

4            Detailed description of Manipuri Classical Dance. Folk dances and music etc.

5            Biography of Guru H. Atomba Singh, Guru M. Amubi Sing, Guru Rajkumar Senarik Singh and Guru Amudon Sharma.

6            History and Origin of Manipuris (Vishnupriya and Meitei).

 

PAPER II

An Essay on any topic of Dance of general interest.             M.M.-100

MANIPURI DANCE NIPUN PART-II
                    PRACTICAL
 

M.M.-200

1            BHANGI PARENG-KHURUMBA BHANGI PARENG

(Traditional Dance composition on lasya style).

2.           Dance composition from the Mythology.

            (a)       Kalia Daman,

            (b)       Kanso Badh,

            (c)       Makhan Chori.

3.           A short portion of dance from Maharas Lila.

4.           Knowledge of the following Talas:-

            (a)       Madna,

            (b)       Kankan,

            (c)       Pancham - Swad,

            (d)       Ehokali Juge

5.           Basic knowledge of any one of the major classical dances of India. 

                                         MANIPURI DANCE NIPUN PART- II
                                                    THEORY
PAPER-I

M.M. -100

1        Study or the various forms of the Stages (Rangshala) as explained by Bharata in his Natyashastra.

2.           Study of Nayak and Nyika Bhed.

3.          Comparative study of Manipuri Dance with Kathak and Bharatnatyam.

4.          Cultural influence in Manipuri Dance from other nieghbouring States.

5.           Short history of Major Indian Classical dances of India.

6.           Study of Indian dance-drama, traditional and modern.

7.           Ravindra Nath Tagore and Manipuri Dance.

8.          Propagation and innovation works in Manipuri dance by the Artists and Teachers.

                                                   PAPER - II

          An essay on any topic of general interest of Manipuri Dance.                     M.M.100 

                                 MANIPURI DANCE NIPUN PART- III
                                                 PRACTICAL

M.M.-400

Note: There will be no theory papers. Only practical examinations in two part shall be conducted.

A       STAGE PERFORMANCE                                     M.M.-200

Demonstration and questionnaire of the following:

1.           Specialisation in performance of certain Raslilas:-

            (a)         Five Bhangi Parengs.

            (b)         Abhinaya of Krisna, Radha and Gopini etc.

            (c)         Composing of Nritta and Nritya on any theme or any song as asked the Examiner.

2.           Compositions from Jaidev's Geet Govinda.

B.          VIVA-VOCE                                                        M.M.-200

1.          Contribution of Maharaj Bhagya Chandra, Maharaj Chandrakirti, Guru Navakumar Singh, Rabindranath Tagore, Guru M. Amubi Singh, Guru H. Atomba Singh, Guru R. K. Senarik Sinha and others?

2.          History of Bhatkhande Sangit Mahavidyalaya/Vidyapith Lucknow and other prominent Music Institution of India their contribution to Manipur Dance.

3.           General questions on Manipuri Dance and its technique.

4.           General questions from general theory related to dance.

 

 

 

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