Master of Arts in Kuchipudi Dance
Where tradition meets innovation
Objective
- This program provides a comprehensive study of Kuchipudi through academic analysis, research and performance. Students would learn the origin, values, variations, development and techniques in Kuchipudi. The program aims to promote passion and interest pertaining to the theory and practical aspects of the dance form Kuchipudi. It is designed to impart extensive training and assessment of the students. Apart from delving into the intricacies of Kuchipudi dance, Indian culture and traditions, the program also seeks to compare Kuchipudi with other Indian classical dance forms. The program culminates into a transcendental experience that rejuvenates the body and mind into this sublime world of dance.
Program Overview
Core Courses (Seven)
Electives (3 out of 4)
Recommended Order of Courses
Evaluation
Core Courses (Seven)
- 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
Electives (3 out of 4)
- 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
Recommended Order of Courses
- 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
Evaluation
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 Draft : Five Thesis Draft submissions during the Semester.
- Final Thesis : Final Thesis submission at the 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 of Excellence
Kuchipudi Dance Faculty
Yashoda Thakore, PhD
Chair, Department of Kuchipudi Dance
Anupama Kylash, PhD
Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance
P. Rama Devi, PhD
Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance
Yamini Yasoda Kurati, Ph.D
Assistant Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance
Katyayani Kanak, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance
Devi Girish Chandra, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance
Sindhuja Suryadevara
Assistant Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance
Sindhuja is a passionate practitioner of dance with a dedicated and disciplined approach to the art
Chandrakanth Mamillapalli
Assistant Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance
Chandrakanth Mamillapalli had his initial training of Mridangam under Guru Sri. PRC Sharma. While co
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