Overview:

The Bachelor of Arts Honours in Dance is an undergraduate course spread over 3 years and 6 semesters and offered by various colleges and universities. The course will empower the student to take up deeper knowledge with respect to dance as an art form and as a cultural expression. The course includes classical dance forms such as contemporary dance, choreography, dance theory, and history of dances. Students will be offered technical, creative and theoretical competence in the dance form and the cultural and historical backgrounds that surround it, with the capability of mastering the practice of dance.

The course is  balanced with rigorous dance training, live performances and interactive class discussions. Students will participate in workshops, attend festivals of dance, and make field trips to places of cultural interest and archives. The course will focus on developing all types of analytical, creative, and performance skills required in the successful pursuit of a dance career.

Course Curriculum

The BA in Dance is a well-rounded program with strong grounding in practical and theoretical areas of the art. Core modules include:

1. Dance An introduction to dance: types, history, and techniques
2. Indian classical styles: Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, and more
3. Contemporary Dance Techniques
4. Choreography and Composition
5. Dance theory and aesthetics
6. Rhythm and Melody of Dance and Music
7. How to Teach Dance | Education of Lord Krishna
8. Dance Criticism and Analysis
9. Dance and Cultural Studies
10. Dance Anatomy and Movement
11. Stagecraft and Production
     

Career  Opportunities:

Graduates of the BA (Hons.) will be grounded in a broad spectrum of skills and experiences, leaving them qualified to work all across the dance field as well as from related vantage points. These could include:

1. Professional dancer
2. Choreographer
3. Dance instructor/teacher
4. Dance Therapist
5. Dance critic/writer
6. Artistic Director
7. Cultural Program Coordinator
8. Dance Company Manager
9. Dance researcher/scholar
10. Dance Production stage manager
     

Employment Sectors

A degree in BA (Hons.) Dance opens wide job opportunities across various sectors and industries, including:

1. Dance companies and troupes
2. Educational Institutions: Schools, Colleges, Dance Academies
3. Cultural and Arts Organizations
4. Theatres and Performing Arts Centers
5. Media and Entertainment Industry: Film, TV, Music Videos
6. Fitness and Wellness Centers: Dance Therapy, Yoga Studios
7. Event Management Companies
8. NGO and not-for-profit set-ups on promotion of cultural heritage
9. Government bodies: Cultural Departments, Ministry of Culture
10. International Dance Festivals and Competitions
     

The average starting salary of a B.A. (Hons.) Dance graduate could be anywhere between Rs 20,000 and 50,000 per month, depending upon previous work experience, the nature of the job, and the industry.