Movement and Grace: Introduction to Dance · Performing Arts

The Language of Mudras

Learning basic hand gestures used in Indian classical dance to depict animals, objects, and emotions.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can a single hand gesture represent an entire story?
  2. 2Why is precision important in classical dance movements?
  3. 3How do mudras bridge the gap between dance and sign language?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: Indian Classical Dance - Mudras and Gestures - Class 5
Class: Class 5
Subject: Fine Arts
Unit: Movement and Grace: Introduction to Dance
Period: Performing Arts

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