Courses

COURSES OFFERED (UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI)

The College offers following degrees:-

B.P.A. Dance (Bachelor of Performing Arts)

Dance Styles.

  • Bharata Natyam
  • Mohini Attam
  • Kathakali

M.P.A. Dance (Master of Performing Arts)

Dance Styles.

  • Bharata Natyam
  • Mohini Attam
  • Kathakali
  • Kathak

Ph.D. in Dance

NALANDA NRITYA KALA MAHAVIDYALAYA WILL START A NEW POST GRADUATE COURSE

M.F.A. MOVEMENT SCIENCE

Of the University of Mumbai from the academic year 2016-17.

DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATE COURSES OFFERED

  • Post Graduate Diploma Course in Dance and Fitness (1 Year)
  • Certificate Course in Kathak (1 Year)
  • Diploma Course in Kathak (1 Year)
  • Advance Diploma in Kathak (1 Year)

NEW CERTIFICATE COURSE IN FOLK DANCES OF MAHARASHTRA AND GUJARAT

From the academic year 2016-17

Admission is at two levels -

1. To Foundation Course of 2 years duration after Xth S.S.C. or equivalent examination. (This is equivalent to G.C.E. level with five or more passes).

2. To the B.P.A. Course (Bachelor of Fine Arts- Performing Arts-Dance) of 3 years duration after Foundation (Dance) or XIIth (H.S.C.) or equivalent examination and minimum 3 years training in the style under a reputed Guru. The candidate will have to appear for an entrance test if seeking direct admission to the three years B.P.A. Course.

3. To the M.P.A. Course (Post Graduate Master of Fine Arts-Performing Arts - Dance) of 2 year's duration after B.P.A. (Dance) or an equivalent qualification.

Admission is also given to a graduate in any discipline from a recognised university and a certificate from a Govt. recognised dance institution / college of having passed Diploma of that institution in Bharata Natyam / Mohini Attam / Kathak / Kathakali and after clearing the entrance test of the college.

  • S. S. C. Mark list (original with three Xerox copies)
  • Two ID card size photograph
  • Passing certificate of S.S.C. Board
  • School Leaving Certificate
  • XIIth H.S.C. passing certificate and Mark list
  • OR
  • Equivalent Certificate
  • Clearing the entrance test conducted by the college
  • Certificate indicating having undergone dance training in the relevant dance style.
  • Graduation degree certificate from a recognised university
  • AND
  • Certificate of having undergone dance training in the relevant style from a Govt. recognised Dance institution / college.
  • Clearing the entrance test conducted by the college.
  • Having cleared either the NET examination or PET (Ph. D. Entrance Test of the University of Mumbai)

FOUNDATION LEVEL

CLASSICAL DANCE IN TOTALITY

CONTENT

FORM

  • History of the Dance Style,
  • Indian Culture, Indian Epics,
  • Introduction to Technique,
  • Contemporary Scene in Indian classical Dance,
  • Introduction to Sanskrit for the understanding of relevant Sanskrit texts,
  • Communication Skills in English.
  • Nritta
  • Nritya
  • Music (inclusiveof lyrics)
  • Taala
  • Shloka
  • Journal

OUTCOME

  • Study starts at micro level, which can be easily handled by novices.
  • They are acquainted with the basic and elementary aspects of a classical dance style which form the strong foundation upon which can be built up the later edifice.

BACHELOR OF PERFORMING ARTS (Dance)

INTEGRATED COURSE OF THREE YEARS

CONTENT

FORM

  • Technique of the Dance Style
  • Myths and Rituals derived from temple practices
  • Musicology
  • Natyashaastra
  • Religion and Philosophy,
  • Indian Aesthetic,
  • History of Indian and World Dance,
  • The co-relationship of Sculpture,, Painting and Iconography with Indian Classical Dance
  • Completion of Two Maargams of the Repertoire,
  • Advanced training of Nritta, Nritya, Taala, Music, Journal, Shloka
  • Introduction to Choreography and Nattuvangam

OUTCOME

  • Blossoming of the student as a Performer
  • Comprehension of the strong link between theory and practical.

MASTERS OF PERFORMING ARTS (Dance)

INTEGRATED COURSE OF TWO YEARS

CONTENT

FORM

  • An Introduction to Western Ballet And South East Asian Dances.
  • Asian Dramaturgy
  • Indian Poetic Tradition
  • Advanced Aesthetics and Poetics
  • Theoretical principles of Choreography and Movement Studies.
  • Advanced Choreography
  • Nattuvaangam
  • Teaching experience in Theory and Practical at the Under Graduate level or M.P.A. by Dissertation

OUTCOME

  • Full-fledged Performer ,
  • Choreographer,
  • Teacher,
  • Nattuvanaar (conductor of a classical dance programme),
  • Dance Therapist,
  • Research Scholar

Contact Us

  • Plot A-7 / 1,N.S.Road No.10,.
  • J.V.P.D. Scheme,Vile Parle(West),
  • Mumbai 400049
  • Email : nnkm1973@gmail.com
  • Email : nalanda1966@gmail.com
  • Fax: 91-22-2624 5008