Dance

M.A. In Dance is a 2 years course offered by Universities across India. The course mainly focuses on the dancing skills of the students. The course helps the students to learn new dance forms (folk and classical dances). The minimum qualification needed for admission to this course is graduation with a minimum of 50% marks in the particular stream. Final year candidates can also apply for the course. Admission to this course is done by the CET. Some colleges offer admission to students on a merit basis. Colleges and universities which offer admission to CET are dependent on the score of AUCET and some Universities conduct their separate exams for admission. The top colleges that offer this course are Andhra University, Rabindra Bharati University, Guru Nanak Dev University, Alva's University. The Average fees for this course is around INR 7,000- INR 2 LPA depending upon the nature of the college. Some of the subjects that are taught in the course are History of Arts, Natya Shastra, Concept of Nataraja, Dance Literature, Natya Gruha etc. M.A. In dance provides a good scope for the students who want to pursue their career in dance art. The course is divided and designed in a manner to develop the skills and talent of the students in this area. Students having a keen interest in this art can pursue the course. The average salary offered after the completion of this course ranges from INR 1.5 LPA to INR 3.5 LPA depending upon the skills and capabilities of the candidate.

Hi. B.A. Dance or Bachelor of Arts in Dance is a full-time undergraduate Acting, Dance & Drama course of 3 years which is divided into six semesters of study. This course focuses on developing the student's dance technique and knowledge of dance history, gaining embodied and theoretical experience of cultural forms, developing creative skills, and increasing their knowledge of anatomy. Some of the subjects involved in this B.A. Dance are Bharatanatyam theory and practicality, music, iconography, ahaar abhiyan, original scripts, etc. Upon completion of this degree programme, the graduates are entitled to receive various job opportunities in both the organized companies and freelance companies with an option to also venture into entrepreneurship. B.A. Dance graduates can also opt for MBA courses or M.A. Courses to enhance their academic career. The basic eligibility criterion for this course is an aspiring student should have completed 12th class/HSC/10+2 or equivalent level of examination from any recognized school board. Admission will be based on marks the student scored in the 10+2 exam and the prescribed cut-off of each college. A counseling session may be conducted by the institution to assess students, additionally; some of the institutions conduct their own entrance test on the basis of which admission will be provided.