Diploma in Kuchipudi Dance
The Diploma program seeks to instill both practical and theoretical knowledge in Kuchipudi dance repertoire. Students will learn complex movement phrases in different rhythmic measures, to gain expertise and proficiency to perform challenging aspects in Kuchipudi dance.
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Requirements :
Duration: One Year (2 semesters per year) Required Hours: 255 Hours Required Units: Total of 5 courses (4 core mandatory and 1 electives) This program does not require internship or externship.
General Admission Requirements:
- A high school diploma or GED is required
- Practical dance experience of at least 4 years, which will be determined by University Faculty screening or assessment.
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Program Curriculum:
Core Courses:
- 301: History, Origin & development of Kuchipudi Dance - 3 credit units
- 302: Theatre artforms of Kuchipudi Dance Tradition - 3 credit units
- 303: Practical aspects of Kuchipudi Dance - 3 credit units
- 304: An Overview of Dance Treatises: Nrittaratnavali, Natyasastra and Abhinaya Darpana - 3 credit units
Electives Courses (1 out of 2):
- 401: Practice of Talam - 3 credit units
- 402: Indigenous dance forms related to Kuchipudi – 3 credit units
A student enrolled in the diploma program is evaluated using the following methods/metrics: -Final exam at the end of each course -Mid Term exam at the mid-point of the course -Assignment -Quizzes
Students will be awarded the diploma after they earn an overall combined GPA of 2.0 based on the evaluation weightages across the various methods/metrics.
Tuition Fees :
Estimated Program Costs: $6,000.00 including Tuition ($5,400.00), Application Fee, Books, Registration Fees, etc.
Apply Process :
Contact our Admissions Team: admissions@uofsa.edu
Kuchipudi Dance Faculty
P. Rama Devi, PhD
Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance
Yashoda Thakore, PhD
Chair, Department of Kuchipudi Dance
Sumitra Veluri, PhD
Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance
Anupama Kylash, PhD
Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance
Yamini Yasoda Kurati, Ph.D
Assistant Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance
Devi Girish Chandra, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance
Katyayani Kanak, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance
