Certificate in Bharatanatyam Dance
Bharatanatyam is the poetry of the body, expressing the soul's deepest emotions
Course Objective
The objective of this program would be to give the students a glimpse into the famous Indian Classical Dance form – Bharatanatyam. This certificate course is designed to give an insight into the theoretical and the practical aspect of the dance form. The course is designed in such a way that it would not only help one understand and appreciate this art form but also serve as a stepping stone to unravel the nuances of this Indian Classical dance form.
A beginner-friendly program that introduces students to the foundational techniques and expressive elements of Bharatanatyam.
- Learn core steps and movement patterns.
- Understand the history, purpose, and structure of Bharatanatyam.
- Learn under the mentorship of experienced dance faculty.
- Gain confidence through internal assessments and stage practice.
Requirements
Duration: 2 semesters
Required Units: 9 credit units
Required Courses: Total of 3 courses (2 core mandatory and 1 elective).
Admission Prerequisites
- A high school or GED is required
- Practical dance training of at least 2 years
Program Overview
- CBN 101: Introduction to Indian dance treatises in the context of Bharatanatyam: (Unit Value-3 credit units)
- CBN 102: Practical Dance: This would consist of learning combination Adavus, Kauthuvam and Alarippu (Unit Value – 3 credit units)
CBN 201: The evolution of various forms of Indian Classical Dance forms (Unit Value – 3 credit units)
1. CBN 101: Introduction to Indian dance treatises in the context of Bharatanatyam: (Unit Value-3 credit units)
2. CBN 102: Practical Dance: This would consist of learning combination Adavus, Kauthuvam and Alarippu (Unit Value – 3 credit units
3. CBN 201: The evolution of various forms of Indian Classical Dance forms (Unit Value – 3 credit units)
A Student enrolled in this Program could be evaluated using the following methods/metrics (Assessment could be a combination of a written and/or a practical performance demonstration) depending on the Course :
- Quiz : Two submissions during the Semester.
- Assignment : Two submissions during the Semester.
- Final Exam : End of the Semester.
Students will be awarded a Certificate in Bharatanatyam, on their successful completion of all the required courses, with an overall combined GPA of 2.0 or higher, based on the evaluation weightage across the various methods/metrics.
Tuition Fees
Estimated Program Costs: $3,000.00 including Tuition ($2,700.00), Application Fee, Books, Registration Fees, etc.
Additional Programs Offered
Faculty of Excellence
Karuna Vijayendra
Chair, Department of Bharatanatyam
Dr. Padmaja Suresh
Assistant Professor, Department of Bharatanatyam
Dr. Sujatha Mohan
Asst. Professor, Department of Bharatanatyam
Vidushi Priyadarsini Govind
Visiting Faculty, Dept. of Bharatanatyam
Dr. Divyasena S
Assistant Professor, Department of Bharatanatyam
Anuradha Ramesh
Lecturer, Department of Bharatanatyam
Vidushi Anitha Guha
Visiting Faculty, Department of Bharatanatyam
Contact Info
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