M.A. Bharatanatyam

Eligibility: Graduation in Bharatanatyam or equivalent
Course Level : Postgraduate (PG)
Duration : 2 Years
Description :

Bharatanatyam is one of the oldest and popular Indian classical dances believed to be originated from Tamil Nadu. This traditional classical dance is performed by both men and women. Master of Arts or M.A. in Bharatanatyam is a postgraduate program with two years of study. This course is designed to provide excellent practical skills and excellent theoretical knowledge to students and this will helps students to become an adept in bharatanatyam to meet a wide spectrum of opportunities. 

Main Subjects to Be Studied

  • Dance Legends & Institutions of Modern India
  • Folk & Ritual Traditions of Tamil Nadu
  • Sanskrit Dance Treatises & Dance Notations
  • Traditions of South Indian Dances
  • Chilapathikaram & Bharathanatyam
  • Aesthetics of Bharathanatyam
  • Keerathanam (Practical) 
  • Padam (Practical)
  • Jethiswaram (Practical)
  • Alarippu (Practical)
  • Pada Varnam (Practical)
  • Sabtham (Practical)
  • Javali (Practical)
  • Thillana (Practical)
  • Ashttapadi, Slokam (Practical)

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