The NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Arts (Kriti) Chapter 12 Dance for Well-being help students revise the 2026-27 NCERT chapter through source-based answers on hastas, bhava, rasa, dance therapy and choreography.

  • Resource focus: solved answers for Dance for Well-being in Class 8 Arts Kriti.
  • Best use: read the NCERT chapter, then use the PDF to complete Activities 12.1 to 12.7.
  • Chapter link: follows Class 8 Arts Kriti Chapter 12 from the 2026-27 NCERT book.

NCERT Solutions Class 8 Arts Kriti Chapter 12 Dance for Well-being

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Class 8 Arts Kriti Chapter 12 NCERT Solutions Overview

Dance for Well-being explains how dance communicates through hand gestures, facial expression, breath, posture and movement. The solved PDF turns the activity-based chapter into clear answers.

  • Hastas are used as a silent language.
  • Bhava and rasa connect feeling with dance expression.
  • Breath helps show emotion through the body.
  • Dance can support emotional relief, empathy and therapy.

Hastas and Silent Communication in Dance for Well-being

The chapter begins with asamyuta and samyuta hastas. Asamyuta hastas use one hand, while samyuta hastas use both hands. These gestures can carry meaning and can help a dancer tell a story without words.

Hastas and silent communication in Class 8 Arts Kriti Chapter 12

Chapter TermMeaningUse in Activity
Asamyuta hastaSingle-hand gestureShows objects, actions or feelings
Samyuta hastaTwo-hand gestureShows combined actions or scenes
Language of silenceCommunication without voiceUsed in Activity 12.2 storytelling

Bhava, Rasa and Breath in Class 8 Arts Kriti Chapter 12

Bhava is the first feeling or emotion. Rasa is the experience created from that feeling. The chapter asks students to show emotions through face, hand gestures, posture, movement and breath.

  • Fear: rapid shallow breaths, trembling and body tension.
  • Disappointment: a heavy exhale or sigh.
  • Joy: smiling face and lively movement.
  • Peace: calm breathing and relaxed body focus.

Dance and Emotional Well-being

The chapter says that releasing feelings can create emotional relief. It also connects dance with empathy because a viewer may relate to the emotion shown in performance.

Dance and emotional well-being concept table for Class 8 Arts Kriti Chapter 12

Well-being PointNCERT Link
Emotional releaseExpressing feelings can bring relief
EmpathyWatching emotion can help us connect
Physical practiceHead, neck and eye movements are used by dancers
Career linkDance movement therapy and dance wellness

Dance for Well-being Video Lesson for Class 8

Source: NCERT OFFICIAL on YouTube

All Chapter 12 Question Cards with Step-by-Step Solutions

The full question set is available as companion HTML cards. Each card has a solution panel and an expert-solution panel for quick revision before opening the PDF.

Class 8 Arts Kriti Chapter 12 Related Resources

ResourceClass 8 Arts Kriti Chapter 12 Link
NCERT Book PDFDance for Well-being NCERT Book PDF
Handwritten NotesDance for Well-being Handwritten Notes
Previous Chapter SolutionsPan Indian Dance Forms NCERT Solutions
Chapter 12 Question CardsDance for Well-being step-by-step answers

Class 8 Arts Kriti NCERT Solutions for All Chapters

ChapterNCERT Solutions
Chapter 8 Inspiration and ImaginationDownload Chapter 8 NCERT Solutions
Chapter 9 My World of MusicDownload Chapter 9 NCERT Solutions
Chapter 10 Inner Dynamics of DanceDownload Chapter 10 NCERT Solutions
Chapter 11 Pan Indian Dance FormsDownload Chapter 11 NCERT Solutions

Dance for Well-being Class 8 Arts Kriti NCERT Solutions FAQs

Ques. What is covered in Class 8 Arts Kriti Chapter 12 NCERT Solutions?

Ans. The solutions cover hastas, silent communication, bhava, rasa, breath, dance therapy and choreography activities.

Ques. Are these Chapter 12 solutions based on the 2026-27 NCERT book?

Ans. Yes. The PDF follows Class 8 Arts (Kriti) Chapter 12 Dance for Well-being from the 2026-27 NCERT textbook.

Ques. What is the main idea of Dance for Well-being?

Ans. The chapter shows how dance communicates emotions and can support physical and emotional well-being.

Ques. Which activities are solved in the PDF?

Ans. The PDF covers the main ideas behind Activities 12.1 to 12.7, including silent communication and group choreography.