Foundation Certificate in Kathak Dance

Kalā Ādhār Kathak Dance | कला आधार कथक नृत्य

Foundation Certificate program is of 2 years duration (4 semesters) that is suitable for part-time students and adult beginners

Training system is an ideal blend of traditional Gurukul training and contemporary trends in education.
The program helps the learner develop a physical and conceptual understanding of movement and its expressive possibilities.
The curriculum facilitates introduction to the Indian Dance Heritage, history of the chosen dance form and symbols and metaphors with static and dynamic movements within a dance tradition.
The learner is trained to create short dance narratives, understand body dynamics and blend concepts from theory and practice during the training program.

Duration : Two Years, Part Time Program
Pattern : Semester System (2 semesters in each year, total 4 semesters).
Gurukul Pattern, Gurukul ambience.
Dance residencies, intense 'Riyaaz' (practice) sessions with live music.
Periodic workshops, symposiums.
International & National seminars.
Performance opportunities.
Study tours / visits to organizations of cultural importance.
Visiting Gurus, experts, scholars, artists.
Opportunities to witness many dance performances.
Engaging a contemplative dialogue by referring to the Library with a wide range of learning/reference material: books, periodicals, online journals, AV resources and archival content of MAHAGAMI.
Cultural & Social outreach.
Credit based learning.
Evaluation through written tests, practical, project submissions.

Candidate should have passed minimum class X.

General aptitude to learn dance.

Basic understanding to respond to rhythm, music and movement.

Application fees : INR 1000, For foreign nationals & NRIs : USD 70.
Tuition fees : INR 15,000 Per year, For foreign nationals & NRIs : USD 250 Per Year.