SSLC
The School of Performing Arts offers vocational Diploma programmes in Dance, Music, and Indology. Our dance curriculum encompasses Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattam, Kathak, Yakshagana, Filmmaking, Tabla, Carnatic, and Hindustani music. Students delve into both the theoretical and practical dimensions of their chosen art form, a crucial balance in today's artistic landscape.
We believe that a deep theoretical foundation is essential for artists to not only master their craft but also to articulate its nuances effectively. This knowledge empowers them to engage with audiences on social media and become inspiring mentors for future generations. Through our Diploma programmes, we aim to cultivate passionate educators and confident performers.
| Sl no | Course Code | Program | L | T | P | C | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Bharatanatyam | |||||||
| Semester I | |||||||
| 1 | 20DBNT1 | Bharatanatyam Theory 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| 2 | 20DBNP1 | Bharatanatyam Practical 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| 3 | 20DBNP2 | Bharatanatyam Practical 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| 4 | 20DBNR1 | Bharatanatyam Record Work | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 1 | 16 | 28 | 40 | ||
| Semester II | |||||||
| 1 | 20DBNT2 | Bharatanatyam Theory 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| 2 | 20DBNP3 | Bharatanatyam Practical 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| 3 | 20DBNP4 | Bharatanatyam Practical 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| 4 | 20DBNA1 | Bharatanatyam Mini Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 1 | 16 | 28 | 40 | ||
| Grand Total | 56 | 80 | |||||
| UNIT | TOPICS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| UNIT I | History of dance | 1. Origin of Natya according to Natya Sastra of Bharata Muni 2. Introduction to 11 aspects of Natya sastra 3.Study of the 8 Indian Classical Dance Forms |
| UNIT II | History of Bharatanatyam | 1. History and Development of Bharatanatyam 2. Life histories of: (a) Rukmini Devi Arundale (b) Tanjore Quartet |
| UNIT III | Technical aspects | 1. Abhinaya and its 4 aspects 2. Anga, Upanga and Pratyanga 3. Asamyuta and Samyuta Hasta Shlokas from Abhinaya Darpanam 4. Greeva, Shiro, Drishti and Paada Bheda Shlokas from Abhinaya Darpanam 5. SaptaTala |
| UNIT IV | Definitions | Definitions of 1. Nritta 2. Nritya 3. Natya 4. Sollukattu 5. Teerumanam 6. Korvai 7. Aramandi 8. Soushtavam 9. Swara 10. Jathi |
| Course Code | Course Title | Course Type | L | T | P | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20DBNP1 | Bharatanatyam Practical 1 | HC | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| UNIT | TOPICS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| UNIT I | Fundamentals | 1.Basic Exercices 2.Adavus 3.Jathis |
| UNIT II | Fundamentals | 1.Alarippu – 1 |
| UNIT III | Music | Music for the items learnt |
| UNIT IV | Nattuvangam | Taalam and Nattuvangam for the items learnt in this semester |
| Course Code | Course Title | Course Type | L | T | P | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20DBNP2 | Bharatanatyam Practical 2 | HC | 0 | 0 | 8.00 | 8 |
| UNIT | TOPICS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| UNIT I | Fundamentals | 1.Pushpanjali – 1 |
| UNIT II | Fundamentals | 1.Jathiswaram - 1 |
| UNIT III | Music | Music for the items learnt |
| UNIT IV | Nattuvangam | Taalam and Nattuvangam for the items learnt in this semester |
| Course Code | Course Title | Course Type | L | T | P | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20DBNR1 | Bharatanatyam Record Work | HC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Teach the origin and the historical aspects of dance in general.
Teach the history and the development of the Bharatanatyam dance form.
Teach some of the important technical aspects of dance from the treatise Abhinaya Darpana and Natya Sastra.
Train to get acquainted to the method of body stretching and warming up.
Train the fundamental aspects of practicals of Bharatanatyam.
Teach the basic exercises of Bharatanatyam.
Teach the dance item Alarippu.
Teach the item of Pushpanjali.
Teach the dance item Jathiswaram.
Teach the music for the items learnt.
The students will be able to:
