Master of Arts in Kuchipudi Dance
One Tradition. Countless Voices. Enduring Grace.
Objective
The Master’s Program examines Kuchipudi from a universal perspective. Critical analysis is at the core of this learning. Alongside Kuchipudi, other modern classical dance forms of India are studied from socio-political and historical perspectives, as well as from aesthetic and practical perspectives. The program encompasses the composers and their styles, texts that aid documentation, techniques and mindsets involved in Kuchipudi, distinctive music and rhythmic patterns, various dimensions of abhinaya (expressional interpretations), research methodology, Master’s thesis, and choreography. The choreography allows students to convey the essence of the knowledge they acquire throughout the program. This comprehensive approach prepares students to become independent dancers, equipped with the tools to create with reverence and understanding.
Program Overview
- GKD 501: Indian Classical Dances – 3 credit units
- GKD 502: Movement, meaning, and representation – Study of Angika and Sattvikabhinayas with reference to Kuchipudi – 3 credit units
- GKD 503: Complexities and Execution of Rhythm – 3 credit units
- GKD 506: Research Methods and Thesis Proposal – 3 credit units
- GKD 507: Master’s Thesis – 3 credit units
- GKD 508: Practice of Kuchipudi Dance as a Solo and Theatre form – 3 credit units
- GKD 509: Choreography – 3 credit units
- GKD 601: Music for Dance – 3 credit units
- GKD 602: Literary Composers and Compositions for Kuchipudi – 3 credit units
- GKD 603: Components & Dimensions of Abhinaya – 3 credit units
- GKD 604: Textual Traditions of Dance in India – 3 credit units
- GKD 501: Indian Classical Dances
- GKD 502: Movement, meaning, and representation – Study of Angika and Sattvikabhinayas with reference to Kuchipudi
- GKD 503: Complexities and Execution of Rhythm
- GKD 508: Practice of Kuchipudi Dance as a Solo and Theatre form
- GKD 601: Music for Dance
- GKD 602: Literary Composers and Compositions for Kuchipudi
- GKD 603: Components & Dimensions of Abhinaya
- GKD 604: Textual Traditions of Dance in India
- GKD 506: Research Methods and Thesis Proposal
- GKD 507: Masters Thesis
- GKD 509: Choreography
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 :
- Online Participation : Two Discussion submissions during the Semester.
- Assignment : Two submissions during the Semester.
- Midterm Exam : During the mid-Semester Week.
- Final Exam : End of the Semester.
- Thesis Proposal : Three Chapter submissions during the Semester.
- Thesis Complete Proposal (Final Assessment) : Submission to IRB committee.
- Thesis Draft : Five submissions during the Semester.
- Final Thesis : End of the Semester.
- Oral Defense & Practical Presentation : Present & defend the Thesis at the end of the Semester.
Students will be awarded Master of Arts Degree in Kuchipudi Dance, on their successful completion of all the required courses, with an overall combined GPA of 3.0 or higher, based on the evaluation weightage across the various methods/metrics.
Requirements
Duration: Two-year program (2 semesters in each year)
Required Units:Total of 30 credit units.
Required Courses: 7 core mandatory and 3 electives.
General Admission Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree from an approved or accredited institution is required.
- Practical dance training of at least 6 years
Tuition Fees
Estimated Program Costs: $9,900.00 including Tuition ($9,000.00), Application Fee, Books, Registration Fees, etc.
Apply Process
Contact our Admissions Team: admissions@aria.edu
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Faculty
Yashoda Thakore, PhD
Chair, Department of Kuchipudi Dance
Anupama Kylash, PhD
Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance
Chandrakanth Mamillapalli
Assistant Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance
Devi Girish Chandra, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance
Katyayani Kanak, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance
P. Rama Devi, Ph. D.
Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance
Sumitra Veluri, PhD
Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance
Sindhuja Suryadevara
Assistant Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance
Yamini Yasoda Kurati, Ph. D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance
Contact Info
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- Phone : +1 (844) 872 8680
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