Q. Name some Rabindra Nritya Natyas.
Answer:
All of the above
Notes: Rabindra Nritya style is performed in ‘Rabindra Nritya Natya’, a kind of play where the story is told by songs and dance performances. Rabindranath Tagore is credited for rehabilitating dancing as a fine art to be learnt by the young as part of their education. Some famous Rabindra nritya natyas are Shyama, Chitrangada, Chandalika, Shap Mochan, Mayar Khela, Balmiki Prativa, etc. Rabindra nritya is very expressive in form. It represent the meaning of the songs through body movements and these body
movements must be flexible and rhythmic. In Shantiniketan, this art form is preserved and is improving day-by-day by the contribution of eminent teacher of Viswabharati University.