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Unit

Dance and Acting

In Nepal, a variety of feasts, fairs, and festivals are observed. During
these occasions, it is customary for people to dance and sing in
accordance with their customs and traditions. Dance is a way for
people to express their emotions and life experiences throughthe
movement of various body parts and adopting various stances and
postures in time with the music. Singing and dance are fundamentally
governed by music. As a result, music is essential to dance. Because
of this, music is regarded as a crucial component of dancing. The
ele1nent that is related todanceisacting. Acting is the act of imitating
a character's emotionsbyusing various body parts, costumes, vision,
posture, gestures, etc.

13.1 Introduction to folk, classical, traditional, and modern
dance and their hnportance

Dances performed to folk songs are called folk dances and dances
performed to classical songs are called classical dances. Similarly, a
dance performed to 1nodern songs is called modern dance. Dances such
as Charya, Maruni, etc. which have been performed traditionallyare
called traditional dances. Dance is performed according to the lyrics,
rnoods, and rhythm of the song. Dance introduces nationalism, art,
culture, and tradition. It is the responsibility of all of us to protect
and pro1note them properly. Folk, classical, modern, and traditional
dances are popular in Nepal. Here is a general introduction to the
popular dance in Nepal and the way of dancing.

Activity 13.1

You should also discuss popular folk, classical, modern, and
traditional dances you know and practice those dances in classwith
the aid of images or videos.

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