Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) in Kathak Dance – 4 years (8 semesters)

Kalā Vid Kathak | कला विद् कथक

BPA programs are of 4 years duration that are ideal for full-time students and those seeking to make Performing Arts their future career. In addition to theory and practical in the chosen dance form, many Generic courses like Indology, Ancient History; Elective courses like music, vadya, theatre; Ability Enhancement courses like languages, yoga; are taught to the learners.

• Duration : Four Years, Full Time Program
• Pattern : Semester System (2 semesters in each level, total 8 semesters)
• Choice-based credit system
• Gurukul Pattern, Gurukul ambience
• Dance residencies, intense ‘Riyaaz’ (practice) sessions with live music
• Rigorous dane training, theory classes, creative assignments
• Generic courses like Indology, Ancient History, symbolism, iconography, archeology, etc.
• Elective courses like music, vadya, theatre arts, visual arts, photography, arts writing
• Ability Enhancement courses like languages (Sanskrit, English, Braj, Avadhi, Oriya, Marathi, Hindi), yoga, wellness & nutrition, light design, music editing, etc.
• Skills like pottery, sculpture, weaving, painting, costume design,etc.
• Periodic workshops, symposiums
• International & National seminars
• Performance opportunities in India & abroad
• Collaborative projects with institutions/Universities in India & abroad
• Study tours / visits to organizations of cultural importance
• Visiting Gurus, experts, scholars, artists
• Opportunities to witness many dance performances
• Cultural & Social outreach
• Evaluation through written tests, practical, project submissions, performance assessment

Candidate should have passed minimum class XII with minimum 50%  and past training in chosen dance for minimum 5 years in recent years.

Students who are pursuing UDBHAV of MAHAGAMI GURUKUL or MADHYAMA of Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalay or equivalent can apply.

• Application fees : INR 1000, For foreign nationals & NRIs : USD 70.
• Tuition fees : INR 50,000 Per year, For foreign nationals & NRIs : USD 700 Per Year.

• Fill and Submit the Online Application form on the website page https://mgmu.ac.in/admissions/faculty/MAHAGAMI.html
• Applicants should appear and qualify in the Entrance Test (CET)
• Second round of selection will be through Dance Audition
• Applicants should be able to give short demonstration of Nritta (Taal paksh) and one Vandana or any narrative dance passage (Nritya)

• Entrance Test related information will be posted on the University website
• To know more about Mahagami, please visit the website www.mahagami.org 
• For further queries, please drop an email to [email protected]