Programs
Diploma
Certificate
Overview
The Diploma program in Bharatanatyam will focus on both the practical and the theoretical aspects of the dance form. The students will have a deep understanding of origin, history and the modern-day practice of this Classical Dance form
Duration: One year (spread over 2 semesters)
Required Units: 15 credit units
Required Courses: Total of 5 courses (4 core mandatory and 1 elective)
Admission Prerequisites:
A high school diploma or GED is required
Practical dance training of at least 2 years
Core Courses for Diploma program:
DBN 301: History, Origin and development of Sadir to Bharatanatyam
DBN 302: Nayaka and Nayika
DBN 303: Practical Dance
DBN 304: Bhakthi movement and it’s influence on Bharatanatyam
Electives:
DBN 401: – Folk Dance forms of Tamilnadu
DBN 402: – An Overview of the Dasarupakas, Nirupanas and Bhagavatamelas
Evaluation:
A student enrolled in the Diploma program is evaluated using the following methods/metrics:
Written Exam at the end of each course
Program Final Exam at the completion of all courses together:
The final exam will be a combination of a written exam and a practical demonstration exam.
Assignments:Students have to complete assignments in each course before taking the course exam
Quizzes:Students have to complete quizzes in each course before taking the course exam
Students will be awarded a Diploma in Bharatanatyam on the successful completion of all the required courses, with an overall combined GPA of 2.0, based on the evaluation weightages across the various methods/metrics.
Tuition Fees:
$5,400 to complete all the 15 credit units in the Diploma program.
Program Curriculum:
Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Units |
|---|---|---|
| DBN 301 | History, Origin and development of Sadir to Bharatanatyam | 3 Units |
| DBN 302 | Nayaka and Nayika | 3 Units |
| DBN 303 | Practicals Dance | 3 Units |
| DBN 304 | Bhakthi movement and it’s influence on Bharatanatyam | 3 Units |
Electives:
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Units |
|---|---|---|
| DBN 401 | Folk dance forms of Tamilnadu | 3 Units |
| DBN 402 | An Overview of the Dasarupakas, Nirupanas and Bhagavatamelas | 3 Units |
Overview
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.
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 diploma or GED is required
Practical dance training of at least 2 years
Core Courses:
CBN 101 : Introduction to Indian Dance Treatises in the context of Bharatanatyam
CBN 102 : Practical Dance
Elective courses:
CBN 201: The evolution of various forms of Indian Classical Dance forms
CBN 202: Divinity in Dance (Unit Value – 3 credit units)
CBN 203: Fundamentals of Carnatic music and its importance in Bharatanatyam (Unit Value – 3 credit unit)
EVALUATION:
A student enrolled in the certificate program is evaluated using the following methods/metrics:
Course Exam:Some courses will have a written exam and a practical performance demonstration at the end of each course.
Assignments:Students have to complete assignments in each course before taking the course exam
Quizzes:Students have to complete quizzes in each course before taking the course exam
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, based on the evaluation weightages across the various methods/metrics.
TUITION FEES:
$2,700 to complete all the 9 credit units in the Certificate program.
Program Curriculum:
Core Subject:
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits Units |
|---|---|---|
| CBN 101 | Introduction to Indian dance treatises in the context of Bharatanatyam | 3 Units |
| CBN 102 | Practical Dance | 3 Units |
Electives:
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Units |
|---|---|---|
| CBN 201 | The evolution of various forms of Indian Classical Dance forms (Unit Value | 3 Units |
| CBN 202 | Divinity in Dance | 3 Units |
| CBN 203 | Fundamentals of Carnatic music and its importance in Bharatanatyam | 3 Units |