MA (Bharatanatyam)

MA (Bharatanatyam)

Magister of Arts (M.A) Bharatanatyam

Overview

The Magister of Arts (MA) in Bharatanatyam is an advanced postgraduate programme designed for serious learners who seek artistic excellence, scholarly depth, and professional mastery in the classical dance tradition of Bharatanatyam. Rooted in India’s ancient aesthetic and philosophical heritage, the programme integrates advanced performance practice, theoretical scholarship, research orientation, and creative choreography.

This programme treats Bharatanatyam as a performing art, cultural text, and academic discipline, enabling learners to evolve as performers, educators, choreographers, and researchers.

The Magister of Arts (MA) Bharatanatyam programme aims to:

  • Attain advanced proficiency in Bharatanatyam technique and repertoire
  • Develop deep theoretical understanding of classical dance texts and traditions
  • Train students in abhinaya, improvisation, and choreography
  • Cultivate research aptitude and critical thinking in performing arts
  • Prepare learners for teaching, performance leadership 

Duration: 2 years   /    Annual Pattern Exams

Course Fee: Rs.4000/- per Year   /  Exam Fees: Rs.1000/- per Year

Eligibility:  A Pass in 10 + 2 and BA (Bharatanatyam) / BFA (Bharatanatyam)

First Year Subjects

S.No. Subject Code Subject Max.Marks
1 MAB101 Practical I: Advanced Bharatanatyam Technique & Repertoire 100
2 MAB102 Practical II: Advanced Abhinaya (Padam, Ashtapadi, Varnam) 100
3 MAB103 Natya Shastra & Abhinaya Darpana 100
4 MAB104 History of Indian Dance & Bharatanatyam Revival 100
5 MAB105 Dance Aesthetics & Criticism 100
6 MAB106 Musicology for Bharatanatyam 100

Second Year Subjects

S.No. Subject Code Subject Max.Marks
1 MAB201 Practical III: Advanced Nattuvangam & Tala Application 100
2 MAB202 Practical IV: Solo & Group Choreography 100
3 MAB203 Dance Pedagogy & Teaching Methods 100
4 MAB204 Research Methodology in Performing Arts 100
5 MAB205 Folk & Allied Dance Forms 100
6 MAB206 Project Work 100

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