Natya
Class 7 · Arts
4 ideas in Class 7 Arts, explained in plain words, with games and quizzes to practise.
Story into Natya
Part of: Dance stories
Natya tells stories with dance, dialogue, songs, instruments, costumes and makeup. Krishna's flute calmed the serpent Kaliya on the river Kalindi; natya teaches, heals and brings peace.
Why it matters. Stories on stage teach values.
Try it in two minutes
- List five natya parts.
- Retell the river tale.
- Name the peace lesson.
Try at home. Enact one story scene.
Salutation and Benediction
Part of: Dance stories
Every play begins with a salutation seeking blessings and ends with a benediction thanking watchers. A Kannada song praises elephant-faced Ganesha; the closing prayer wishes peace and health for all.
Why it matters. Gratitude frames every show.
Try it in two minutes
- Say one opening prayer.
- Mean three word glosses.
- Bow and thank watchers.
Try at home. Open a game with thanks.
Planning the Performance
Part of: Dance stories
Plan beats of 5, 6 and 7 for scenes; assign bhayanaka to children, raudra to Kaliya, veera to Krishna; use twisting hip moves, hastas, jumps and spins.
Why it matters. Planning makes dances clear.
Try it in two minutes
- Pick beats per scene.
- Match rasa to role.
- Add one hasta each.
Try at home. Match moods to songs.
Music Costume Presentation
Part of: Dance stories
Pick percussion or vocal per scene and regional songs; dress Krishna in dhoti with feather and flute, river in blue dupatta, animals in masks; groups rehearse then present a grand finale.
Why it matters. Design completes performance.
Try it in two minutes
- Match music to scene.
- Assign five props.
- Rehearse then present.
Try at home. Costume one home role.
What your child will practise
- Music Costume Presentation: Jungle Quick Fire (Quick Fire)
- Music Costume Presentation: Space Quest (Flip and Match)
- Planning the Performance: Ocean Puzzle (Clue Puzzle)
- Salutation and Benediction: Mission Control Quest (Collect the Answer)
- Story into Natya: Explorer'S Map Quest (Match It Up)
- Quiz: Music Costume Presentation (8 questions)
- Quiz: Planning the Performance (8 questions)
- Quiz: Salutation and Benediction (8 questions)
- Quiz: Story into Natya (8 questions)