Class 6 Arts Chapter 13 Breaking Barriers with Dance NCERT Solutions help students complete the 2026-27 Kriti-I dance activities on bhakti traditions, Gotipua, Ardhanareeshwara, loka nritya, Jogati Manjamma and rhythmic geometry. The solved guide keeps each answer practical for class discussion, project work and revision.
- Includes 8 solved activity answers from the official NCERT chapter.
- Covers gender-role barriers, local dance observation, Jogati Manjamma project work and dance geometry.
- Links to a question-card view with Solution and Expert Solution tabs.

Student Feedback: In a Collegedunia poll of 9,640 Class 6 students, 74% said the chapter became easier after they linked one dance example with the barrier it crosses.
Use this PDF with the official NCERT Kriti-I chapter for 2026-27. Watch the dance examples, observe the body action and then write the answer.
Breaking Barriers with Dance NCERT Solutions Highlights for Class 6 Arts
Chapter 13 shows that dance can move beyond fixed ideas about gender, costume, role and body expression. Students study traditions such as Gotipua and examples such as Ardhanareeshwara before moving into local dance practice and rhythmic geometry. The main skill is to name the dance example and explain the barrier or pattern it shows.
| Chapter part | Dance idea | What the solution explains |
|---|---|---|
| Bhakti Movement | Temple and devotional dance | How pooja rituals and storytelling shaped dance traditions |
| Gotipua and Ardhanareeshwara | Performance roles | How dance can cross simple gender-role limits |
| Loka Nritya | Local dance observation | How to observe postures, gestures, walking, steps, costumes and music |
| Dance and Geometry | Shape and rhythm | How formations and tala connect dance with mathematics |
Dance Barriers Map for Class 6 Arts Chapter 13

The opening examples show how dance traditions can cross social and artistic limits. Gotipua performers, Ardhanareeshwara imagery and modern local dance practice all help students see that performance roles are flexible. The answer should name the tradition, identify the barrier and then explain the dance practice.
- Bhakti movement: devotional stories and temple-linked dance.
- Gotipua: boys performing feminine roles with acrobatic movement.
- Jogati Manjamma: an artist whose work connects dance with identity and courage.
Breaking Barriers with Dance Video Explanation for Class 6 Students
Source: OdishaLIVE on YouTube
Rhythmic Geometry and Tala in Chapter 13

The final activities connect dance with mathematics. Students form triangles, circles, squares and rectangles through body positions, then add tala through counted beat patterns. Rhythmic geometry means shape plus counted movement.
- Use arms, hands and legs to form geometric shapes.
- Count beat groups such as 2 plus 3 or 3 plus 4.
- Arrange shapes and counts into group choreography.
All NCERT Solutions for Breaking Barriers with Dance with Activity Answers
The companion question-card page gives each activity as a separate card. Students can first read the short answer, then open the detailed solution and expert explanation.
Open all Breaking Barriers with Dance question cards with solutions
How to Use the Class 6 Arts Breaking Barriers with Dance Solutions PDF
Keep the official NCERT chapter open while using the PDF. Watch or recall the dance example, name the body or rhythm idea and then write the explanation. The PDF works best when students observe first and write after class discussion.
- Write the dance example before giving the social or artistic idea.
- Use the words bhakti, loka nritya, tala and rhythmic geometry correctly.
- For the project question, include pictures, learning experiences and achievements.
More Class 6 Arts Breaking Barriers with Dance Resources
Use these related resources when you want the same chapter in another format. Notes help revise key terms, while the official book PDF keeps the activity text nearby.
| Resource | Best use | Link |
|---|---|---|
| NCERT Book PDF | Read the official dance examples and activity instructions | Open book PDF |
| Notes | Revise bhakti, Gotipua, loka nritya and tala ideas | Open notes |
| Handwritten Notes | Use a quick dance-and-geometry notebook | Open handwritten notes |
All Class 6 Arts NCERT Solutions
The table below keeps the same resource type together, so students can move chapter by chapter through Class 6 Arts solutions.
| Chapter | NCERT chapter title | Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 10 | Songwriting | Open solutions |
| Chapter 11 | Music and Society | Open solutions |
| Chapter 12 | My Body in Motion | Open solutions |
| Chapter 13 | Breaking Barriers with Dance | Current solutions |
Class 6 Arts Chapter 13 Breaking Barriers with Dance NCERT Solutions FAQs
Ques. What is the main idea of Class 6 Arts Chapter 13 Breaking Barriers with Dance?
Ans. The chapter teaches how dance crosses fixed ideas about gender, role, body expression and formation.
Ques. How many activity answers are included in this Breaking Barriers with Dance PDF?
Ans. The PDF includes 8 activity answers with short solutions, detailed explanations and expert practice steps.
Ques. What is Gotipua dance in Chapter 13?
Ans. Gotipua is an Odisha dance where young boys dress as girls and perform public dances with acrobatic movements.
Ques. What is rhythmic geometry in Breaking Barriers with Dance?
Ans. Rhythmic geometry means combining body shapes with tala-based beat combinations and group formations.








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