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TUITION FEES: $2,700

Students will be awarded a Certificate in Bharatanatyam on their successful completion of all the required courses, with an overall combined GPA of 2.0, based on the evaluation weightages across the various methods/metrics.

The objective of this program would be to give the students a glimpse into the famous Indian Classical Dance form – Bharatanatyam. This certificate course is designed to give an insight into the theoretical and the practical aspect of the dance form. The course is designed in such a way that it would not only help one understand and appreciate this

art form but also serve as a stepping stone to unravel the nuances of this Indian Classical dance form.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM – BHARATANATYAM

A student enrolled in the Certificate Program is evaluated using the following methods/metrics:

Course Exam: • Some courses will have a written exam and a practical performance demonstration at the end of each course Assignments: • Students have to complete assignments in each course before taking the course exam Quizzes: • Students have to complete quizzes in each course before taking the course exam

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Introduction to Indian dance treatises in the context of BharatanatyamPractical Dance: This would consist of learning combination Adavus, Kauthuvam and Alarippu.

The evolution of various forms of Indian Classical Dance formsDivinity in DanceFundamentals of Carnatic music and its importance in Fundamentals of Carnatic music and its importance in

CBN 101

CBN 102

CBN 201CBN 202CBN 203

ADMISSION PREREQUISITE: • A High School Diploma or GED is required • Practical Dance training of at least 2 years

Duration2 semesters

Required Units9 Credit Units

Required Courses: Total of 3 courses ( 2 core mandatory and 1 elective )