Who won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in Bharatnatyam in 2018?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Radha Sridhar
- In recognition of her service to Bharatanatyam, Radha Sridhar was given the 2018 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
- Dancers from Tamil Nadu's temples, known as devadasis, performed solo dances known as sadir.
- There is another name for Bharatnatyam: Dashiattam.
- A basic dance form called Alarippu uses rhythmic movements to beg the blessing of the gods.
- Part of Jatiswaram-Nritta lacking any expression.
- Shabdam: a verbally expressive dramatic element.
- Varnam: a narrative presentation using dance and emotion.
- Abhinaya of a spiritual message conveyed by the artist through padam.
- Jawali: This fast-paced song has brief love lyrics.
- Thillana: This final stage, which features only dance, is referred to as Nritta.