Question : Who among the following created the dance form named "Hi-dance" that he later rechristened and called "Creative Dance"?
Option 1: Shashadhar Acharya
Option 2: Birju Maharaj
Option 3: Kunwar Amar
Option 4: Uday Shankar
Correct Answer: Uday Shankar
Solution : The correct answer is Uday Shankar.
Uday Shankar played a pivotal role in transforming the landscape of dance in India by introducing a revolutionary approach. He seamlessly blended European theatrical techniques with traditional Indian classical and folk dance forms, giving rise to a unique dance style. Initially named "Hi-dance", Uday later rebranded it as "Creative Dance".
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Question : Who among the following applied European theatrical techniques to Indian Classical dance with folk and tribal dance?
Option 1: Guru Bipin Singh
Option 2: Uday Shankar
Option 3: Birju Maharaj
Option 4: Kelucharan Mohapatra
Question : Who among the following was the youngest recipient of the Padma Vibhushan Award in dance in 1984?
Option 1: Birju Maharaj
Option 2: Rajendra Gangani
Option 3: Abhimanyu Lal
Option 4: Eshan Hilal
Question : Who among the following is related to the Lucknow Kalka Bindadin gharana of Kathak?
Option 1: Pandit Birju Maharaj
Option 2: Padma Subrahmanyam
Option 3: Sonal Mansingh
Option 4: Guru Bipin Singh
Question : Who among the following is named as "Haryana Hurricane"?
Option 1: Ajay Jadeja
Option 2: Ajay Ratsa
Option 3: Kapil Dev
Option 4: Nawab Pataudi
Question : In 2012, for which of the following films did Pandit Birju Maharaj win the "Best Choreography" category National Award?
Option 1: Nanban
Option 2: Vishwaroopam
Option 3: Ambuli
Option 4: Aravaan
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