Online Degree
NRITYA - Offering Degree Programs in Bharata Natyam in affiliation with Alagappa University, India
- Certificate in Bharata Natyam: 1-3 Years
- Associate Degree in Bharata Natyam: 1 Year after Certificate
- Diploma in Bharata Natyam: 1 Year after Associate Degree
- BA Degree in Bharata Natyam: 1 Year after Diploma
- MA Degree in Bharata Natyam: 2 Years after BA
How does this work
- Students join the classes at Cultural Centre of India
- Students register at Alagappa Performing Arts and pay the appropriate fees
- Text books and appropriate DVDs are mailed to the student
- Students will be taught the syllabus, both theory and dances at Cultural Centre of India
- Students take the theory exams and video tape their performance of the specified dances
- Exams papers and videos of practicals will be sent to Alagappa Performing Arts for evaluation
- Students will receive appropriate degrees from Alagappa University Dance Department
- Minimum age requirement is 10 years of age.
- For BA degree, minimum age requirement is 16 years old
- Admission Dates (every 2 months), Applications and Fee details are available at Alagappa Performing Arts Academy
- Checks are payable to Alagappa Performing Arts Academy
- Completed applications, checks and test materials should be mailed to: APAA, 1647 Andorre Glen, Escondido, CA 92029
Syllabus for Certificate Program in Bharata Natyam:
- Application Fee ~$400 & Duration is 1-3 Years
- 1 year program provides historical overview of the art and basic knowledge in footsteps, gestures and introduction to basic dances.
- Introduction to Bharata Natyam - Theory
- Introduction to Basic Footsteps - Practical
- Fundamentals of Bharata Natyam - Theory
- Fundamentals of Gestures - Practical
- Introductory Course in Performance - Project
Syllabus for Associate Degree in Bharata Natyam:
- Application Fee ~$450 & Duration is 1 Year after Certificate
- 2 year program, covers basic expressions - Head, eye and leg movements with a detailed exposure to talams (rhythms)
- Basic Expressions in Bharata Natyam - Theory
- Divine Expressions of Dance Forms - Practical
- Techniques in Bharata Natyam - Theory
- Versatile Usage of Body Etiquette - Practical
- Foundation Course in Dance Compositions - Project
Syllabus for Diploma in Bharata Natyam:
- Application Fee ~$750 & Duration is 1 Year after Associate Degree
- 3 years program includes an in-depth study of technical concepts of Abhinaya (Facial Expressions) and Angas (expressive Communication)
- Advanced Techniques in Bharata Natyam - Theory
- Advanced Techniques in Actions & Reactions - Practical
- Dances of India - Theory
- Principles of Dance Forms - Practical
- Essentials of Bharata Natyam - Project
- Folk Dances & Classical Dances of India - Project
Syllabus for B.A. Degree in Bharata Natyam:
- Application Fee ~$950 & Duration is 1 Year after Diploma
- 4 years Program, portrays the dance decorum with focus on advanced techniques to prepare for a dance debut.
- Fundamentals of Nattuvangam - Theory
- Photography of Vocal Music - Allied 1
- Analysis of Dance Scores - Practical
- Etiquette in Bharata Natyam - Theory
- Advance Techniques in Nattuvangam - Practical
- Indian Culture of Yoga - Allied
- Contemporary Dance & Expressional Forms - Project
- Karanas & Kollatam - Project
Fast Track: Students who have completed Arangetram (Dance Graduation Recital) can finish the courses at a faster pace. Arangetrams must have been completed within the last 10 years and video of the Arangetram should be submitted
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