Academic Route: Any undergraduate degree recognised by the UGC with a minimum of 10 years of formal training in Music or Dance.
Professional Route: Successful completion of Senior Grade Examination in Music or Dance from a recognised body.
Final-year undergraduates who meet the above conditions may also apply.
The MPA in Music & Dance is designed for students seeking to advance their artistic practice while engaging with theory, research, and performance at a professional level. The curriculum integrates traditional pedagogy with contemporary approaches, fostering both creativity and scholarly depth.
Students benefit from:
Pedagogy of the Programme
Alignment with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
The programme reflects the NEP 2020 vision of inclusive, holistic, and flexible education. JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), known for academic excellence and innovation, has strategically embedded NEP principles through transdisciplinary learning, project-centric pedagogy, and a focus on research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
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Students gain access to Career Enhancement Programmes that expand professional horizons:
These initiatives prepare graduates to thrive in both artistic and allied creative industries.
Graduates of the programme may pursue roles such as:
Performer | Researcher / Scholar | Event Organiser / Director | Actor |Playback Singer |Choreographer | Composer | Radio Jockey / Media Professional | Content Developer / Writer | Academician | Author / Critic | Art Entrepreneur
Lord Brahma is said to have revealed Bharatanatyam to the sage Bharata, who then codified it in the Natya Shastra.
It can take several years of training to perform an Arangetram, a Bharatanatyam debut performance. The time it takes depends on the individual's practice and the dancer's teacher.
MPA stands for Master of Performing Arts in Bharatanatyam. It's a two-year postgraduate programme that focuses on the theory and practice of Bharatanatyam.
The seven stages of a Bharatanatyam recital are Alarippu, Jatiswaram, Varnam, Padams, Tillana, Shloka, and the audience's response.
After an Arangetram, a dancer can continue learning Bharatanatyam by expanding their repertoire, learning choreography, and studying theory.
Tanjore Balasaraswati is known as the queen of Bharatanatyam. She was an Indian dancer who popularised the classical dance style in India and abroad.
Yes. One can learn Bharatanatyam at age 50 or older. It's never too late to start learning Bharatanatyam, an ancient dance form transcending age barriers. With dedication, guidance, and a positive mindset, anyone can learn Bharatanatyam at any age.
A Bharatanatyam course usually takes several years to complete, with most dancers needing around 5-8 years of consistent practice to reach proficiency. However, pursuing a Master of Performing Arts in Bharatanatyam usually takes two years.