NCERT Class 5 Arts Bansuri: Chapter 18 — MY DANCE EXPRESSES EMOTIONS AND NARRATES STORIES
This chapter from NCERT Class 5 Arts Bansuri, titled 'My Dance Expresses Emotions and Narrates Stories,' explores how dance serves as a powerful medium for expressing a wide range of emotions and narrating stories. It revisits the concept of different emotions felt in various situations, both positive and negative, and how dance allows for their enactment and expression. The chapter includes activities focusing on recognizing facial expressions like laughter, wonder, disgust, sadness, fear, admiration, and anger. It also highlights the crucial role of eyes and eyebrows in conveying feelings, suggesting that eyes are mirrors of our emotions. Specific examples of eye and eyebrow movements, coordinated with hand gestures, are provided to illustrate expressions like anger, joy, sadness, and secretiveness, enhancing students' understanding of non-verbal communication through dance.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 5 |
| Subject | Arts |
| Book | Bansuri |
| Chapter | Chapter 18 — MY DANCE EXPRESSES EMOTIONS AND NARRATES STORIES |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 214 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand dance as a medium for expressing emotions and narrating stories.
- Identify and express various emotions through dance movements.
- Recognize the role of facial expressions, especially eyes and eyebrows, in conveying emotions.
- Coordinate eye and eyebrow movements with hand gestures to express specific feelings.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Emotions | Strong feelings such as happiness, anger, or fear. |
| Narrates | To tell a story or give an account of something. |
| Enacting | To perform an action or role. |
| Expressions | The look on someone's face that shows their feelings. |
| Coordinated | Working or moving together smoothly and efficiently. |
| Gestures | A movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning. |
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Practice questions
- How can dance be used to express emotions? Answer: Dance can be used to express emotions by enacting them through movements, facial expressions, and gestures.
- What are some emotions mentioned in the chapter that can be expressed through dance? Answer: Some emotions mentioned are happiness (joy), anger, sadness, fear, wonder, disgust, and admiration.
- Why are eyes and eyebrows important in expressing emotions in dance? Answer: Eyes and eyebrows are important because they are often considered mirrors of our feelings and can convey subtle emotions through their movements.
- Give an example of a hand gesture used with an emotion. Answer: An example is an expanded eye expression with a hand gesture to say 'go away'.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main idea of NCERT Class 5 Arts Chapter 18?
The chapter teaches that dance is a powerful way to express emotions and tell stories, using movements, facial expressions, and gestures.
How can dance express emotions?
Dance expresses emotions through specific movements, facial expressions like smiles or frowns, and hand gestures that match the feeling.
What are the 'Eyes and Eyebrows in Emotion' activities about?
These activities focus on how the eyes and eyebrows change to show different emotions like anger, joy, or sadness, often combined with hand gestures.
Can dance narrate stories?
Yes, dance can narrate stories by acting out events and characters, conveying the plot and emotions through movement.
Why is it important to learn about expressing emotions in dance?
Learning to express emotions in dance helps students communicate feelings effectively, understand non-verbal communication, and connect with their audience.
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NCERT Class 5 Arts — Bansuri — Chapter 18 — MY DANCE EXPRESSES EMOTIONS AND NARRATES STORIES. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.