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BA (Bharathanatyam)

Baccalaureate of Arts (BA) Bharatanatyam

Overview

Bharatanatyam is one of India’s most ancient and revered classical dance forms, deeply rooted in Natya Shastra, Abhinaya Darpana, temple traditions, and devotional aesthetics. The B.A. Bharatanatyam programme is designed to preserve this timeless art while nurturing academically sound and professionally skilled performers, teachers, and researchers.

This degree programme offers a systematic blend of theory and practice, enabling students to understand Bharatanatyam not merely as performance, but as a cultural, spiritual, historical, and aesthetic discipline.

Programme Objectives

The B.A. Bharatanatyam course aims to:

  • Develop strong foundational and practical skills in Bharatanatyam
  • Provide in-depth knowledge of theory, history and aesthetics of Indian dance
  • Train students in abhinaya, rhythm, and choreography
  • Encourage appreciation of Indian culture, temple traditions, and philosophy
  • Prepare learners for careers in performance, teaching and choreography

First Year Subjects 

S.No. Subject Code Subject Max.Marks
1 BAB101 Paper I – Practical: Bharatanatyam Technique (Adavus) 100
2 BAB102 Fundamentals of Bharatanatyam 100
3 BAB103 Indian Music for Bharatanatyam 100
4 BAB104 Tala and Laya Basics 100
5 BAB105 Communication English 100

 

Second Year Subjects

S.No. Subject Code Subject Max.Marks
1 BAB201 Practical II: Abhinaya & Repertoire (Alarippu, Jatiswaram, Shabdam) 100
2 BAB202 Natya Shastra – Concepts & Abhinaya 100
3 BAB203 History of Bharatanatyam 100
4 BAB204 Music Forms for Dance 100
5 BAB205 Yoga for Dancers 100

 

Third Year Subjects

S.No. Subject Code Subject Max.Marks
1. BAB301 Advanced Repertoire (Varnam, Padam, Ashtapadi) 100
2 BAB302 Choreography 100
3 BAB303 Comparative Study of Indian Classical Dances 100
4 BAB304 Aharya Abhinaya & Stage Craft 100
5 BAB305 Temple Traditions and Cultural Heritage 100

 

Duration: 3 years

Fees: Rs.5000/- per Year

Eligibility: A pass in 12th Standard and minimum 6 months experience in Bharatnatyam Dance.

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