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.

Student Feedback: In a Collegedunia study check with 8,920 Class 8 students, 72% said dance chapters became easier when gestures, emotions and activities were revised through short tables.
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.

| Chapter Term | Meaning | Use in Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Asamyuta hasta | Single-hand gesture | Shows objects, actions or feelings |
| Samyuta hasta | Two-hand gesture | Shows combined actions or scenes |
| Language of silence | Communication without voice | Used 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.

| Well-being Point | NCERT Link |
|---|---|
| Emotional release | Expressing feelings can bring relief |
| Empathy | Watching emotion can help us connect |
| Physical practice | Head, neck and eye movements are used by dancers |
| Career link | Dance 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.
Open question cards: Class 8 Arts Kriti Chapter 12 step-by-step solutions
Class 8 Arts Kriti Chapter 12 Related Resources
| Resource | Class 8 Arts Kriti Chapter 12 Link |
|---|---|
| NCERT Book PDF | Dance for Well-being NCERT Book PDF |
| Handwritten Notes | Dance for Well-being Handwritten Notes |
| Previous Chapter Solutions | Pan Indian Dance Forms NCERT Solutions |
| Chapter 12 Question Cards | Dance for Well-being step-by-step answers |
Class 8 Arts Kriti NCERT Solutions for All Chapters
| Chapter | NCERT Solutions |
|---|---|
| Chapter 8 Inspiration and Imagination | Download Chapter 8 NCERT Solutions |
| Chapter 9 My World of Music | Download Chapter 9 NCERT Solutions |
| Chapter 10 Inner Dynamics of Dance | Download Chapter 10 NCERT Solutions |
| Chapter 11 Pan Indian Dance Forms | Download 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.








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