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DEPARTMENT OF BHARATHANATYAM

About the Department

The department of Bharathanatyam was established in 1995 and belongs to the Faculty of Arts and Social Science. It offers U.G., P.G. and Phd programs in Bharathanatyam. From basic lessons to advanced performing items are imparted through practical classes and class room lectures cover theoretical part of the syllabus. The objective of the sessions is to help the students gain a detailed knowledge of various dance theories, knowledge of performance, modern stage, different approaches etc.

Dignified faculty includes professional artists and performers. Many students of this department have won prizes and awards at University and National levels. Many of the students who were passed out from this esteemed institution are graded artists in Dooradarsan and teachers of reputed institutions.

 Mission

The Department of Bharatanatyam - with its mission to enrich the learning experience of dance and dance culture- has initiated state of Art academic programs to cultivate creative artists and performers globally. Academic programs enable the art enthusiasts to grow in an optimum level and bridge them to the contemporary art society to address the societal norms and edify with expertise.

 Goal
 
 Aims to be abode of art and culture to serve the society with it’s academics and research. This institution is dedicated to impart virtues of art education and conserve and nourish it’s cultural value.
 
 Vision

 The department envisages nourishment of traditional Indian dance forms to explore its heritage and splendours. This institution is thriving towards the state of being a shrine of Art education , Aestheticism and Philosophy. It promotes and provides excellency and proficiency for artists and moulds them as matured artists and philosophers in the academics.

Programmes offered

UG programme- Bharathanatyam as main course and Music/Talam complementary course.

PG programme- Bharathanatyam as main course.

FYUGP-  B A honours with Major and Minor courses.

PhD- Ongoing research works under 1 Research guide.

Faculty Members

Smt. Sindhu S (Permanent Faculty)

Guest Faculty

Dr.Neethu das P

Nayana G Nadh

Varsha P Udayakumar

Sruthy V S

Rajeesh M V

Anjaly mohanan

Subin Raj

 

Programmes

M A

Type: PG
Duration: 2 Years
Evaluation: Credit
Intake: 15
Mode: Regular
Eligibility

B A

Program Outcomes
  • PSO1. Understand the remarkable features of all Clssical and Non classical and international dance forms.
  • PSO2. Prove indepth knowledge of theories, concepts and techniques through innovative performances and Choreographies in Bharathanatyam.
  • PSO3. Evaluate the value of tradition in the practical system.
  • PSO4. understand the revival of all Indian classical dance forms especially Bharathanatyam after Independence to the contemporary.
  • PSO5. Appreciate the Treatises on dance.
  • PSO6. Determine the concept of Rasa on the poetic presentation through Bharathanatyam.
Campus
  • Kalady
About the Program

The M A Bharathanatyam programme is a two-year Post graduate course that offers advanced training in bharathanatyam through practical and theoretical study. It develops performance, choreography, teaching and research skills while promoting a deeper understanding of Indian classical dance and culture.

B A Honours

Type: UG
Duration: 4 Years
Evaluation: Credit
Intake: 21
Mode: Regular
Eligibility

plus Two

Program Outcomes
  • • PSO 1- Exploring Bharatanatyam's historical journey enables students to excel in languages like Sanskrit, develop cultural appreciation, embody democratic values, and foster critical thinking across societal, cultural, natural, historical, and artistic domains, crafting a vibrant canvas of learning and creativity.
  • • PSO 2- Bharatanatyam students can attain professional excellence by integrating academic pathways with this art form, which embraces diverse cultural understandings and ‘-cross-cultural’ exchanges. Through Bharatanatyam, they can refine expressive and communicative skills, paving the way for socially responsible careers in the arts.
  • • PSO 3- Students are able to cultivate a culture of constant self-reflection, intellectual curiosity, self-evaluation, and the nurturing of organic expression through the study of art and technique within the tradition of Bharatanatyam. Engaging in this practice, which demands sincere effort and dedication, also empowers students to embrace a lifelong pursuit of knowledge.
  • • PSO 4- Students, through research-based studies, explore local and international dance, enhancing their analytical skills to interpret its socio-cultural significance. This enables them to contribute new interpretations to the field, enriching the narrative of dance's cultural expressions and broadening their understanding.
  • PSO5 Interdisciplinary academic programs enable the students to create an analytical ability in various perspectives of practice and application.
Campus
  • Kalady
About the Program

The FYUGP in Bharathanatyam provides systematic training in theory and practical. The programme nurtures artistic excellence, cultural understanding and performance skills while fostering creativity, research and professional development. The programme prepares graduates for careers as performers,teachers, choreographers,researchers and cultural practitioners.

B A

Type: UG
Duration: 3 Years
Evaluation: Credit
Intake: 21
Mode: Regular
Eligibility

plus Two

Program Outcomes
  • PSO1 The course design enables the students to acquire comprehensive knowledge in physiological dynamics with respect to BHAVA, RASA, TALA and MUDRAS. The kinaesthetic and special awareness is integrated concerning the stage and its occupancy.
  • PSO 2 Creating a knowledge base on various applications of music and dance to enable students to create an enriched aesthetical presentation. Multiple tasks are being oriented to integrate and channelize maximum artistic abilities.
  • PSO 3 Students are enabled to establish wide spectrum of research and analysis concerning the various methodologies of Dance research and its aesthetical elements.
  • PSO 4 The course reinforces the application of subject knowledge and practice with profound emphasis on culture and heritage.
  • PSO5 Interdisciplinary academic programs enable the students to create an analytical ability in various perspectives of practice and application.
  • PSO 6 Edification of the social fabric in aesthetics is profoundly contributed by the students in this curriculum framework.
  • PSO7: Students can socially responsible as they are dealing with the socially relevant issues on their dance choreographies
Campus
  • Kalady
About the Program

B A Bharathanatyam is an under graduate Degree programme that provides systematic training in the classical Indian Dance form Bharathanatyam. The course combaines practical dance training with theoretical studies related to dance, music, culture and performance. The duration of the programme is 3 year.

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SINDHU S

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