NCERT Class 3 Arts Bansuri - I (Hindi): Chapter 12 — आनंद के लिए नृत्य
NCERT Class 3 Arts Bansuri - I, Chapter 12, 'आनंद के लिए नृत्य' (Dance for Joy), introduces dance as a non-verbal medium of storytelling using the entire body. It explains how dance stylizes everyday activities and allows for individual creativity. The chapter guides students to identify body parts, distinguishing between large (head, hands, legs, waist) and small (shoulders, eyes, eyebrows, cheeks, nose, lips, chin, face, heel, ankle, toes, fingers) body parts. It emphasizes the connection between breath and movement, similar to yoga, and encourages students to use both large and small body parts in dance, expressing daily actions through movement and hand gestures. This chapter helps students understand body awareness and creative expression through dance, crucial for their artistic development in the CBSE curriculum.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 3 |
| Subject | Arts |
| Book | Bansuri - I (Hindi) |
| Chapter | Chapter 12 — आनंद के लिए नृत्य |
| Language | Hindi |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 271 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand dance as a form of non-verbal communication.
- Identify and differentiate between large and small body parts.
- Explore the connection between breath and body movement.
- Express daily activities through dance and gestures.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| नृत्य | Dance |
| अभिव्यक्त | Express |
| संचलन | Movement |
| श्वास | Breath |
| लयबद्ध | Rhythmic |
| मुद्रा | Gesture/Mudras |
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Practice questions
- नृत्य को किस प्रकार का माध्यम कहा गया है? Answer: नृत्य को बिना शब्दों के कहानी कहने का माध्यम कहा गया है।
- शरीर के बड़े अंगों के कुछ उदाहरण दीजिए। Answer: सिर, हाथ, पैर और कमर शरीर के बड़े अंगों के उदाहरण हैं।
- शरीर के छोटे अंगों के कुछ उदाहरण दीजिए। Answer: कंधे, आँखें, भौंहें, गाल, नाक, होंठ, उँगलियाँ आदि शरीर के छोटे अंगों के उदाहरण हैं।
- श्वास लेने और नृत्य के बीच क्या संबंध बताया गया है? Answer: श्वास लेने की क्रिया नृत्य में संगीत की तरह चलती है और लयबद्ध तरीके से शरीर को गति देने में मदद करती है।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of NCERT Class 3 Arts Chapter 12, 'आनंद के लिए नृत्य'?
The chapter introduces dance as a non-verbal way to tell stories using the body and explores body parts and movement.
What are the two main categories of body parts discussed in the chapter?
The chapter divides body parts into 'शरीर के बड़े अंग' (large body parts) and 'शरीर के छोटे अंग' (small body parts).
Which body parts are considered 'large' in the chapter?
Head, hands, legs, and waist are mentioned as large body parts.
Which body parts are considered 'small' in the chapter?
Shoulders, eyes, eyebrows, cheeks, nose, lips, chin, face, heel, ankle, toes, and fingers are listed as small body parts.
How does the chapter relate breath to dance?
It compares the flow of breath in dance to music and suggests rhythmic breathing, similar to yoga, to energize the body for movement.
What activity does the chapter suggest to understand body parts?
It suggests an activity to identify and recognize one's own body parts, linking them to breathing and movement.
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NCERT Class 3 Arts — Bansuri - I (Hindi) — Chapter 12 — आनंद के लिए नृत्य. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.