Foundation Certificate in Manipuri Dance
School of Performing Arts
DANCE | MUSIC | THEATRE | FOLK ARTS | INDIC STUDIES
DANCE | MUSIC | THEATRE | FOLK ARTS | INDIC STUDIES

Program Outline
Certificate in Manipuri Dance – 2 Years (4 semesters)
Kalā Ādhār Manipuri Dance | कला आधार मणिपुरी नृत्य
Foundation Certificate program is of 2 years duration (Level I & II : 4 semesters) that are suitable for part-time students and adult beginners
Key Features
- Training system is an ideal blend of traditional Gurukul system of 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.
Program Structure
- Duration : Two Years (Level I & II), Part Time Program.
- Pattern : Semester System (2 semesters in each level, total 4 semesters).
- Gurukul Pattern, Gurukul ambience.
- Dance residencies, ‘Riyaaz’ (practice) sessions.
- 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 Library with 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.
Eligibility
- Candidate should have passed minimum class X.
- General aptitude to learn dance.
- Basic understanding to respond to rhythm, music and movement.
Fee Structure
- 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.
Admission Procedure
- Fill and Submit the Online Application form on the website page
- https://admissions.mgmu.ac.in/
- Applicants will be asked to appear for an Interview
Information
- 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]