Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) in Kathak Dance

Kalā Vid Kathak | कला विद् कथक

Program Outline

MAHAGAMI GURUKUL Center for Performing Arts, Gurukul Pattern, Mahatma Gandhi Mission University

4 Years: 8 Semesters (Intake - 10)

Tuition Fees - 50,000 Yearly, Eligibility Fees - 5000 One Time, Examination Fees - 5000 Yearly, Student Activity - 1000 Yearly, Caution Money Deposit - 5000 Refundable after completion of program

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.

Program Structure

  1. Training system is an ideal blend of traditional Gurukul training and contemporary trends in education aimed at producing dancers with an ability to create own artistic work, present and teach performative arts and engage in outreach initiatives.
  2. The program helps the learner develop a strong command on the technique, vocabulary and contextual studies with respect to the chosen dance form.
  3. The curriculum facilitates introduction to the multi-layered aspects of Indian Dance Heritage, of dance techniques from across the world, history of the chosen dance form and symbols and metaphors with static and dynamic movements within a dance tradition.
  4. The learner is trained to create short dance narratives, understand body dynamics and blend concepts from theory and practice during the training program.
  5. The learner is offered internships and placements with a range of dance organisations, companies, schools and colleges.

Eligibility

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.

Admission Procedure

  • Fill and Submit the Online Application form on the website page.
  • https://admissions.mgmu.ac.in/mahagami
  • Applicants should appear and qualify in the Entrance Test (CET).
  • Second round of selection will be through Dance Audition.

Fee Structure

  • Tuition Fees - 50,000 Yearly, Eligibility Fees - 5000 One Time, Examination Fees - 5000 Yearly, Student Activity - 1000 Yearly, Caution Money Deposit - 5000 Refundable after completion of program.