Contemporary Dance — Prelims Questions

Which of the following contemporary dance pioneers is correctly matched with their contribution? 1. Uday Shankar - Integration of European ballet with Indian classical forms 2. Chandralekha - Feminist themes in contemporary dance 3. Astad Deboo - Commercial contemporary dance in Bollywood 4. Mallika Sarabhai - Dance as social activism

The Attakkalari India Biennial is significant because it: 1. Is Asia's largest contemporary dance festival 2. Provides platform for international collaborations 3. Is supported by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage 4. Focuses exclusively on classical Indian dance forms

Which institution is correctly matched with its role in contemporary dance development? 1. Sangeet Natak Akademi - Provides fellowships and grants for contemporary dance 2. Kalakshetra Foundation - Exclusively promotes Bharatanatyam classical form 3. Attakkalari Centre - India's premier contemporary dance training institution 4. NCPA Mumbai - Provides platforms and commissions contemporary dance works

Contemporary dance contributes to India's soft power through: 1. International tours by Indian contemporary dance companies 2. Collaborative projects with global artists and institutions 3. Participation in international dance festivals 4. Integration with Bollywood commercial cinema

The evolution of contemporary dance in India reflects which broader cultural phenomenon?