Vide Item No 86 R Revised Syllabus of BPADance Sem I to VI CBCS_1 Syllabus Mumbai University


Vide Item No 86 R Revised Syllabus of BPADance Sem I to VI CBCS_1 Syllabus Mumbai University by munotes

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17/05/2022

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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE OF B.P.A. (Dance)
3 YEARS PROGRAMME
Proposed Syllabi for Graduate Programme in Performing Arts (Dance)
(Bharata Natyam and Mohini Attam)
Distribution of the Credits:
Entire Graduate Programme of Three Years: 120 Credits
Year 1: 25 -28 We eks (180 Working Days)
Year 2: 25 -28 Weeks (180 Working Days)
Year 3: 25 -28 Weeks (180 Working Days)
One Academic Year : 40 Credits
One Semester : 20 Credits
One Credit : 15 hrs. (Instructional ) + 15hrs. (Notional)
Shelf Life : 6 Years
B.P.A. Curricu lum Framework with Distribution of Marks and Credits
Sr
no. Courses Credits External
Marks Internal
Marks Total Marks
SEMESTER -I
1 Practical -I Nritta 3 60 40 100
2 Practical -II Nritya 3 60 40 100
3 Practical -III Music and
Talas 2 40 20 60
4 Elective - Make Up/
Sound & Light 2 40 20 60
5 Paper -I Study of
Techniques - I
OR
Paper -I Technique in
Kathakali and Mohini
Attam - I 2 40 20 60
6 Paper -II Ritual: Concept,
Evaluation and
Connection with the art
OR
Paper -II Myths and
Legends in Kathaka li and
Mohini Attam – I
2 40 20 60

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Paper -III Rhythm and
Music in Bharata Natyam
OR
Paper -III Study of Mohini
Attam I



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40



20



60
8 Paper -IV
Communication,
Presentation and Basic
Computer Skills with
Special Reference to
Indian Cl assical Dance 2 40 20 60
9 Elective - Sanskrit 1 20 10 30
10 Elective - Tamil or
Malayalam 1 20 10 30
Total 20 400 220 620

SEMESTER II

1 Practical -I Nritta 3 60 40 100
2 Practical -II Nritya 3 60 40 100
3 Practical -III Music and
Talas 2 40 20 60
4 Elective - Fitness &
Nutrition or Yoga 2 40 20 60
5 Paper -I Study of
Techniques – II
OR
Paper -I Technique in
Kathakali and Mohini
Attam - II 2 40 20 60
6. Paper -II Ritualistic
Mythology in
Shaivism, Vaishnavism
and Shaktism
OR
Paper -II Myths and
Legends in Kathakali
and Mohini Attam -I 2 40 20 60
7 Paper -III Study of
Lyrics and Composers
in Bharata Natyam
OR
Paper -III Study of
Mohini Attam II 2 40 20 60
8 Paper -IV
Communication, 2 40 20 60

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Presentation and Basic
Computer Skills with
Special Reference to
Indian C lassical Dance
9 Elective - Sanskrit 1 20 10 30
10 Elective -
Tamil/Malayalam 1 20 10 30
Total 20 400 220 620



SEMESTER IV

1 Practical -I Nritta 3 60 40 100
2 Practical -II Nritya 3 60 40 100
3 Practical -III Music, Tala
and Nattuvangam 2 40 20 60
4 Practical -IV
Choreography 2 40 20 60
SEMESTER III

1 Practical -I Nritta 3 60 40 100
2 Practical -I Nritya 3 60 40 100
3 Practical -III Music, Tala
and Nattuvangam 2 40 20 60
4 Practical -IV
Choreography 2 40 20 60
5 Elective - Folk Dance 2 40 20 60
6 Elective - Bharata
Natyam/Mohini
Attam/Kathak/Odissi 2 40 20 60
7 Paper -I Study of
Natyashashtra - I 2 40 20 60
8 Paper -II Study of
Religion, Philosophy and
Literature i n Dance 2 40 20 60
9 Paper -III Communication
Skills and Creative
writing
OR
Paper -III Environmental
Science 2 40 20 60
Total 20 400 220 620

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5 Elective - Folk Dance 2 40 20 60
6 Elective - Bharata
Natyam/Mohini
Attam/Kathak/Odissi 2 40 20 60
7 Paper -I Study of
Natyshashtra II 2 40 20 60
8 Paper -II Aesthetics and
Dance 2 40 20 60
9 Paper -III
Communication Skills
and Creative Writing
OR
Paper -III Environmental
Science 2 40 20 60
Total 20 400 220 620


SEMESTER -V

1 Practical -I Nritta 4 80 50 130
2 Practical -II Nritya 4 80 50 130
3 Practical -III Music, Tala
and Nattuvang am 2 40 20 60
4 Practical -IV Choreography 2 40 20 60
5 Elective - Carnatic Music
OR
Sopanam Music 2 40 20 60
6 Elective - Bharata
Natyam/Mohini
Attam/Kathak/Odissi
2 40 20 60
7 Paper -I History,
Development and
Comparative Study of
Dance 2 40 20 60
8 Paper-II Sculpture,
Painting, Iconography and
Temple Architecture 2 40 20 60
Total 20 400 220 620


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SEMESTER VI

1 Practical -I Nritta 4 80 50 130
2 Practical -II Nritya 4 80 50 130
3 Practical -III Music, Tala
and Nattuvangam 2 40 20 60
4 Practi cal-IV Choreography 2 40 20 60
5 Elective - Carnatic Music
OR
Elective - Sopanam Music 2 40 20 60
6 Elective - Bharata
Natyam/Mohini
Attam/Kathak/Odissi 2 40 20 60
7 Paper -I Puranic Mythology
and its Significance to
Indian Classical Dance 2 40 20 60
8 Paper-II A Comparative
Study of the Dance
Systems of South East Asia 2 40 20 60
Total 20 400 220 620


Evaluation pattern for all the three years will be 60:40
(That is 60% for External Examination and 40% for the Internal
Continuous Evaluation).






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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – I
SEMESTER - I
BHARATA NATYAM
PRACTICALS
Syllabus of Practical -I Nritta
Total Marks:100 (External -60 Marks, Internal 40 Marks)
1. Revision of old items
2. Adavus in Pancha Jaatis and Trikaalam in Adavu Shollus
3. A traditional V arnam (First Half -Purvaangam)
4. Technical Analysis of the Varnam
5. A traditional Tillaanaa (Mei Adavus, Chaturshra Jaati, Tishra Jaati, Mishra Jaati)
6. Technical Analysis of the Tillaanaa
7. Revision of Abhinayadarpanam Shlokas
8. Journal: - Notation of the Jatisvaram - Jati, 1st Korvai and 1st Charanam using:
I. Jati and Adavu Shollus in Taalam.
II. Dance Movements.
The division of Marks for Practical -I Nritta is as follows: -

I. Nritta 100 Marks
1. Performance : 30 Marks
2. Technical Analysis : 10 Marks
3. Shlokas : 10 Marks
4. Journal : 10 Marks
Internal 40 Marks












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Syllabus of Practical II Nritya
Total Marks:100 (External -60 Marks, Internal 40 Marks)
1. Revision of old items
2. A traditional Keertanam (Pallavi and Anupallavi)
3. Technical Analysis of the Keertanam
4. A traditional Jaavali (Pallavi and Anupallavi)
5. Technical Analysis of the Jaavali
6. Shlokas of Abhinayadarpanam
a. Revision of Old Shlokas
b. Viniyoga Shlokas of Asamyuta Hasta
c. Viniyoga Shloka of Samyuta Hastas

The division of Mar ks for Practical II Nritya is as follows: -

II. Nritya 100 Marks
1. Performance : 30 Marks
2. Technical Analysis in terms of Bhava, Rasa, : 20 Marks
Nayaka, Nayika etc.
Meanings and Philosophical content of the items
3. Shlok as : 10 Marks
Internal 40 Marks













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Syllabus of Practical III Music, Tala etc
Total Marks:60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 20 Marks)
1. Revision of old items
2. Singing of Varnam (First Half -Purvaangam)
3. Singing of Tillaanaa ( Pall avi)
4. Singing of Keertanam (Pallavi and Anupallavi)
5. Singing of Jaavali (Pallavi and Anupallavi)
6. Recitation of Adavus in Pancha Jaatis and Trikaalam in Adavu Shollus
7. Recitation of Varnam Jatis (in Jati Shollus, Jaati Shollus and Adavu Shollus).
8. Recitation of Varnam Korvai of Muktaiswaram in Adavu Shollus and Jaati Shollus.
9. Recitation of Tillaanaa Mei Adavus and Jaatis (in Jaati Shollus and Adavu Shollus).
10. Recitation of Chapu Taalam in 3 Speeds.

The division of Marks for Practical III Music, Tala etc is as follows: -

III. Music, Tala etc. 60 Marks
1. Test on talas and Jatis
Recitation of Rhythm Patterns : 25 Marks
2. Singing of the Items : 15 Marks
Internal 20 Marks




















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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – I
SEMEST ER - I
BHARATA NATYAM
PRACTICAL
ELECTIVES: MAKE UP 60 Marks.

a) A basic introduction to Indian Classical Dance makeup and its relevance to Stage
presentation.
b) Comparative study of traditional and modern make up techniques with its
contemporary trends.
c) Importance of Aharya abhinaya and Characterization as per the Natyashastra and
Kathakali Veshams.
d) To enhance the practical knowledge of the subject.
OR
ELECTIVES: Lights and Soun d 60 Marks.
a) Knowledge of footlights, LED, par lights in solo performance and Dance Drama
presentation. Principal of sound recording in practice and acquaintance and placement
of microphones, musicians and vocals.
Note: These electives have 40 Marks external and 20 Marks internal.

THEORY
ELECTIVES: SANSKRIT 30 Marks.
1. Devanagari Script
2. Transliteration (From Devanagari to Roman and Roman to Devanagari)
3. Svarasandhi
4. Reading -Simple st ories
5. Writing - Simple sentences
6. Conversational Sanskrit

ELECTIVES: TAMIL / MALAYALAM 30 Marks.
Introduction to Tamil/ Malayalam Language.

Alphabets and Numbers, Vowels and Consonants, Tamil/Malayalam Numbers, F ormation of
words, Formation of small sentences

Note : These electives have 20 Marks external and 10 Marks internal.

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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – I
SEMESTER - I
BHARATA NATYAM
THEORY
Paper I. STUDY OF TECHNIQUE - I 40 Marks.

Syllabus

a) The study of natya should cover an introduction to Bhagvat Mela, Kuravanji and
Kuchipudi.

b) Nayaka – Nayikas :
Completed study of their characteristics, types, important interpretation and all the
other aspects.

c) Karanas :
History, background, nature, components, uses in Bharata Natyam.

Internal Evaluation – 20 Marks























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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – I
SEMESTER - I
BHARATA NATYAM
THEORY
Paper II Ritual: Concept, Development an d Connection with Art 40 Marks

Sylla bus:
1) Origin and evaluation of the Rituals
2) Ritual as a religious and social phenomenon
3) Significance of rituals
4) Types and forms of rituals - Dance as ritual and rituals in dance
5) Worship and worship of manifest forms
6) Ṣoḍaṣopacāras
7) Temples

Internal Evaluation – 20 Marks
















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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – I
SEMESTER - I
BHARATA NATYAM
THEORY
Paper III. Rhythm and Music in Bharata Natyam 40 Marks.

Syllabus

a) A detailed study of the diff erent composers of Carnatic Music.

b) The traditional Bharata Natyam repertoire and its music:
The musical and lyrical content of the different types of items. Musical instruments -
technical terms used for the musical structure – Technique of interpretin g music in
terms of dance its philosophical content.

Internal Evaluation – 20 Marks


















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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – I
SEMESTER - I
BHARATA NATYAM
THEORY
Paper -IV Communication, Presentation and Basic Computer Skills with
Special Reference to Indian Classical Dance 40 Marks.
Syllabus

I. Introduction to Communication Skills for Classical Dancers

i. Importance of Communication Skills
ii. Objectives of Dancer’s Communication
iii. Process of Communic ation
iv. Types of Communication

II. Techniques to Improve Communication Skills
i. Speaking about Indian Classical Dance/Dancers
ii. Writing about Indian Classical Dance/Dancers
iii. Reading about Indian Classical Dance/Dancers
iv. Listening about Indian Classical Dance/Dancers

III. Introduction to Devadasi System/Nayika/Nayaka
IV. Debate and Group Debate
V. Speech Delivery
VI. Presentation Skills
i. Types of presentations
ii. Preparing for a Presentation
iii. Delivery of Presentation
iv. Use of Audio -Visual Aids
v. Tips to Deliver an Excellent Presentation

VII. Different Classes of a topic
Internal Evaluation – 20 Marks







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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – I
SEMESTER - I
MOHINI ATTAM
PRACTICAL
Syllabus of Practical -I Nritta
Total Marks:100 (External -60 Marks, Internal 40 Marks)
1. Revision of old items
2. Adavus in Pancha jaatis and Trikaalam in Adavu Shollus
3. A Traditional invocatory item, Ganapati
4. Technical Analysis of the invocatory item.
5. A traditional Tillana ( MeiAdavus, ChaturshraJaati, TishraJaati, Mishra
Jaati)
6. Technical Analysis of the Tillaana
7. Kathakali Todayam Purrap pad
8. Journal
a. Notation of the Ganapati - 1st 3 Jatis
i Jati and Adavu Shollus in Taalam.
ii Dance Movements.
b. Notation of the Tillana
i Jati and Adavu Shollus in Taalam.
ii Dance Mo vements.
The division of Marks for Practical -I Nritta is as follows: -
I. Nritta 100 Marks
1. Performance : 30 Marks
2. Technical Analysis : 10 Marks
3. Shlokas : 10 Marks
4. Journal : 10 Marks
Internal 40 Marks












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Syllabus of Practical II Nritya
Total Marks: 100 (External -60 Marks, Internal 40 Marks)
Revision of old items
A traditional Padam (Pallavi and Anupallavi)
Technical Analysis of the Padam
Shlokas of Hastalakshana Deepika and Balarama Bharatam
a. Viniyoga Shlokas of Samyuta and Asamyuta Hastas ( 1 to 12)
b. Learning of Samaana Hastas and Mishra Hastas
c. Devata Hastas
d. Dashavatara Hastas
e. Jati Hastas


The division of Marks for Practical II Nritya is as follows: -
II. Nritya 100 Marks
1. Performance : 30 Marks
2. Technical Analysis in terms of Bhava, Rasa,
Nayaka, Nayika etc. : 20 Marks
Meanings and Philosophical content of the items
3. Shlokas : 10 Marks
Internal 40 Marks
















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Syllabus of Practical III Musi c, Tala etc
Total Marks: 60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 20 Marks)
1. Revision of old items
2. Singing of Ganapati
3. Singing of Padam
4. Recitation of Ganapati Jatis (in Jati Shollus, JaatiShollus and Adavu Shollus).

The division of Marks for Practical III Music, Tala etc is as follows: -
III. Music, Tala etc. 60 Marks
1. Test on talas and Jatis
Recitation of Rhythm Patterns : 25 Marks
2. Singing of the Items : 15 Marks
Internal 20 Marks




































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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – I
SEMESTER - I
MOHINI ATTAM
PRACTICAL
ELECTIVES: MAKE UP 60 Marks.

a) A basic introduction to Indian Classical Dance makeup and its relevance to Stage
presentation.
b) Comparative study of traditional and modern make up techniques with its
contemporary trends.
c) Importance of Aharya abhinaya and Characterization as per the Natyashastra and
Kathakali Veshams.
d) To enhance the practical knowledge of the subject.

OR
ELECT IVES: Lights and Sound 60 Marks.
a) Knowledge of footlights, LED, par lights in solo performance and Dance Drama presentation.
Principal of sound recording in practice and acquaintance and placement of microphone s,
musicians and vocals.
Note: These electives have 40 Marks external and 20 Marks internal.

THEORY
ELECTIVES: SANSKRIT 30 Marks.
1. Sanskrit words for conversation
2. Vyanjanasandhi
3. Compounds – Concept, Types, dissolutio n
4. Reading Sanskrit Stories and writing summary of it.
5. Use of Different Vibhaktis (cases)
6. Extracts from Classical Sanskrit Literature. (Simple passages)

ELECTIVES: TAMIL / MALAYALAM 30 Marks.
Introduction to Tamil/ Malayalam Language.

Alphabets and Numbers, Vowels and Consonants, Tamil/Malayalam Numbers, F ormation of
words, Formation of small sentences

Note : These electives have 20 Marks external and 10 Marks internal.


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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – I
SEMESTER - I
MOHINI ATTAM
THEORY
Syllabus
PAPER - I TECHNIQUE IN KA THAKALI AND MOHINI ATTAM - I 40 Marks
1. A study of the theories of natya, nritta, and nritya .
 Origins and development.
 Earliest known theories regarding the three medieval theories – their characteristics
and importance in the technique of Keral a Theatre.

2. Hasta Viniyogas.

3. The meanings and content of Kathakali and the training of Kathakali artist.


4. Aharyabhinaya for various type of characters with a special reference to Kathakali.

5. The distinctive interpretation of the various types of characte rs.

Internal Evaluation – 20 Marks


























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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – I
SEMESTER - I
MOHINI ATTAM
THEORY
Syllabus
PAPER - II MYTHS AND LEGENDS IN KATHAKALI & MOHINI ATTAM –I 40 Marks

1. Legend of the traditional Mohini in the Hindu mytho logy. A study of Vishnu’s Maya and
Shakti. The lesson taught in the episode of “waters of existence”.

2. An introduction to Vaishnavism.


3. The Hindu temple – its significance and symbolism of its architecture – Its relevance to
Indian dance.


Internal Evalu ation – 20 Marks































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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – I
SEMESTER - I
MOHINI ATTAM
THEORY
Syllabus
PAPER - III STUDY OF MOHINI ATTA M-1 40 Marks
1] Mohini Attam –an analysis of the philoso phical and aestheti c import of its name.

2] Origin, History and Development of Kerala.
A. Historical retrospect of Kerala
B. Social and Cultural background of Kerala
C. Study of 11 kuttus in Shilapadikaram.

3] Theatrical Art Forms of Kerala
A. Purely Religious
B. Semi Re ligious
C. Secular

Internal Evaluation – 20 Marks






























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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – I
SEMESTER - I
MOHINI ATTAM
THEORY
Syllabus
Paper -IV Communication, Presentation and Basic Computer Skills with
Special Reference to Indian Classical Dance 40 Marks
Syllabus

I. Introduction to Communication Skills for Classical Dancers

i. Importance of Communication Skills
ii. Objectives of Dancer’s Communication
iii. Process of Communication
iv. Types of Communication

II. Techniques to Improve Communication Skills
i. Speaking about Indian Classical Dance/Dancers
ii. Writing about Indian Classical Dance/Dancers
iii. Reading about Indian Classical Dance/Dancers
iv. Listening about Indian Classical Dance/Dancers

III. Introduc tion to Devadasi System/Nayika/Nayaka
IV. Debate and Group Debate
V. Speech Delivery
VI. Presentation Skills
i. Types of presentations
ii. Preparing for a Presentation
iii. Delivery of Presentation
iv. Use of Audio -Visual Aids
v. Tips to Deliver an Excellent Presentation

VII. Different Cla sses of a topic
Internal Evaluation – 20 Marks









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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – I
SEMESTER - II
BHARATA NATYAM
PRACTICALS
Syllabus of Practical -I Nritta
Total Marks:100 (External -60 Marks, Internal 40 Marks)
1. Revision of old items
2. A traditional Varnam (Seco nd Half -Uttaraangam)
3. Technical Analysis of the Varnam
4. A traditional Tillaanaa ( Khanda Jaati, Sankeerna Jaati, Anupallavi and Charana Sahityam And
Charanam)
5. Technical Analysis of the Tillaanaa
6. Revision of Abhinayadarpanam Shlokas
7. Journal : - Notation of th e Tillaanaa 1st, 2nd and 3rd Mei using:
i. Jaati and Adavu Shollus in Taalam.
ii. Dance Movements.

The di vision of Marks for Practical I Nritta is as follows: -
I. Nritta 100 Marks
1. Performance : 30 Marks
2. Technical Analysis : 10 Marks
3. Sh lokas : 10 Marks
4. Journal : 10 Marks
Internal 40 Marks













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Syllabus of Practical -II Nritya
Total Marks: 100 (External -60 Marks, Internal 40 Marks)
1. Revision of old items
2. A traditional Keertanam (Charanam)
3. Technical Analysis of the Keertanam
4. A traditional Jaavali (Charanams)
5. Technical Analysis of the Jaavali
6. Shlokas of Abhinayadarpanam
a. Revision of old Shlokas
b. Viniyoga Shlokas of Asamyuta Hasta
c. Viniyoga Shloka of Samyuta Hastas
d. Devataa Hastas
e. Dashaavataara Hastas
f. Jaati Hastas
g. Baandhava Hastas
h. Navagraha Hastas
The division of Marks for Practical I I Nritya is as follows: -
II. Nritya 100 Marks
1. Performance : 30 Marks
2. Technical Analysis in terms of Bhava, Rasa, : 20 Marks
Nayaka, Nayika etc.,
Meani ngs and Philosophical content of the items
3. Shlokas : 10 Mar ks
Internal 40 Marks













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Syllabus of Practical -III Music, Tala e tc.
Total Marks: 60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 2 0 Marks)
1. Revision of old items
2. Singing of Tillaanaa ( Anupallavi, Charana Saahityam, Charanam)
3. Singing of Keertanam (Charanams)
4. Singing of Jaavali (Charanams)
5. Recitation of Varnam Jatis and Charana Svarams (in Jati Shollus, Jaati Shollus and Adavu
Shollus).
6. Recitation of Tillaanaa Jaatis, Anupallavi and Char anam (in Jaati Shollus and Adavu
Shollus).
7. Recitation of Chapu Taalam in 3 Speeds .

The di vision of Marks for Practical -III Music, Tala e tc is as follows: -
III. Music, Tala etc. 60 Marks
1. Test on talas and Jatis
Recitation of Rhythm Patterns : 25 Marks
2. Singing of the Items : 15 Marks
Internal 20 Marks


















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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – I
SEMESTER - II
BHARATA NATYAM
PRACTICAL
SYLLABUS
ELECTIVES: FITNESS AND NUTRITION 60 Marks.

a) Need of Body Awareness – for a complete Dancer.
b) Fitness for Dancers.
c) Dance Injuries – Common Causes and Preventive Measures.
d) Nutrition for Dancers.
OR
ELECTIVES: YOGA 60 Marks.
a) Introduction and understanding of yoga with its fundamental principles of A sanas beneficial
to a dancer.
b) Importance of pranayama in context to dance.

Note : These E lectives have 40 Marks external and 20 Marks internal

THEORY
ELECTIVES: SANSKRI T 30 Marks.
1. Sanskrit words for conversation
2. Vyanjanasandhi
3. Compounds – Concept, Types, dissolution
4. Reading Sanskrit Stories and writing summary of it.
5. Use of Different Vibhaktis (cases)
6. Extracts from Classical Sanskrit Literat ure. (Simple passages)

ELECTIVES: TAMIL / MALAYALAM 30 Marks.
Grammar and Comprehension:

Figures of Speech, Noun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Pronoun, Proposition, Conjunction, Interjection
Simple, Compound, Compl ex, Sentences, Genders, Numbers Persons, Tenses, Paragraphs,
Comprehension, Precis writing, Letter writing.

Note : These E lectives have 20 Marks external and 10 Marks internal.



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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – I
SEMESTER - II
BHARATA NATYAM
THEORY
Paper I. STUDY OF TECHNIQUE - II 40 Marks.

Syllabus
a) Natya, Nritta, Nritya :
A comparative study of the three in regard to content, concept principal characteristics and
importance in the technique of Bharata Natyam. T he earliest and medieval theories regarding
the three as propounded by Bharata and Abhinaya respectively. Also the origin of Natya, Nritta,
Nritya.

b) Hasta Viniyogas :
The uses of the hastas in continuation of the first year (paper II), Hastas for – Dieties, Ten
Avataras, Planets and all the other miscellaneous hastas. Shlokas to be unknown passage to be
analysed in terms of hastas.



Internal Evaluation – 20 Marks

















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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – I
SEMESTER - II
BHARATA NATYAM
THEORY
Paper II Ritualistic Mythology in Shaivism, Vaishnavism and Shaktism
and its reflection in Dance 40 Marks

Syllabus :
1) Shiva - Concept, epithets, Nataraja, Ardhanari form of Shiva
2) Devotees of Shiva
3) Types of Shiva’s dan ce
4) Myths - Gajasura, Jalandhara, Kirtimukha, Tripuradaha
5) Kartikeya - Concept, epithets and connection with dance
6) Ganapati - Concept, epithets and connection with dance
7) Vishnu - Concept, epithets and connection with dance
8) Krishna - Concepts, epithets, myths an d childhood exploits of Krishna
9) Shakti - Concepts, epithets, Mahishasurmardini form.

Internal Evaluation – 20 Marks



























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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – I
SEMESTER - II
BHARATA NATYAM
THEORY
Paper III STUDY OF LYRICS AND COMPOSERS IN BHARATA NATYAM 40 Marks.

Syllabus

a) History of Carnatic Music – Evidence of Music in Shilappadikaram. The kritis of the Alvar
and Nayanmars.

b) The philosophical content involved in the kritis and styles of the above sahitya kartas.

c) The im portant sahitya kartas – their brief life sketches and their contribution :
i) Purandaradas ; ii) Tyagaraja ; iii) Shyama Shastri ; iv) Muttuswami Dikshitar ;
v) Subbaraya Shastri ; vi) Kshetragnya ; vii) The Tanjore Quartet ; viii) Veena Kuppiar.


Internal Evaluation – 20 Marks
















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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – I
SEMESTER - II
BHARATA NATYAM
THEORY
Paper -IV Communication, Presentation and Basic Computer Skills with
Special Reference to Indian Classical Dance 40 Marks
Syllabus

I. Interpersonal Skills
i. Leadership Skills
ii. Time Management Skills
iii. Motivation

II. Study of Selected Characters

III. Dialogue Writing and Delivery

IV. Netiquettes

V. Review of English Grammar

VI. Study of different Movements (ex. Bhakt i Movement/ Renaissance)

i. Meaning and features
ii. Impact
iii. Significant Contribution

VII. Group Discussion

VIII. Study of selected Key terms

IX. Basic Official Correspondence

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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – I
SEMESTER - II
MOHINI ATTAM
PRAC TICAL S
Syllabus of Practical -I Nritta
Total Marks:100 (External -60 Marks, Internal 40 Marks)
1. Revision of old items
2. Adavus in Pancha jaatis and Trikaalam in Adavu Shollus
3. A Traditional Tillana
4. Technical Analysis of Tillana.
5. A tradi tional Tillana (Mei Adavus, ChaturshraJaati, TishraJaati, Mishra
Jaati)
Shlokas
Revision of Revision of Hastalakshana Deepika and Balarama Bharatam

The division of Marks for Practical -I Nritta is as follows: -

I. Nritta 100 Marks
1. Performance : 30 Marks
2. Technical Analysis : 10 Marks
3. Shlokas : 10 Marks
4. Journal : 10 Marks
Internal 40 Marks













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Syllabus of Practical II Nritya
Total Marks:100 (External -60 Marks, Internal 40 Marks)
Revision of old ite ms
A traditional Padam
Technical Analysis of the Padam
Shlokas of Hastalakshana Deepika and Balarama Bharatam
a. Viniyoga Shlokas of Samyuta and Asamyuta Hastas ( 13 to 24)
b. Learning of Samaana Hastas and Mishra Hastas
c. Bandhava Ha stas
d. Navagraha Hastas
e. Sthira and Asthira Shirobhedas Lakshana Shlokas


The division of Marks for Practical II Nritya is as follows: -
II. Nritya 100 Marks
1. Performance : 30 Marks
2. Technical Analysis in terms of Bhava, Rasa, : 20 Marks
Nayaka, Nayika etc.
Meanings and Philosophical content of the items
3. Shlokas : 10 Marks
Internal 40 Marks















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Syllabus of Practical III Music, Tala etc
Total Marks:60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 20 Marks )
1. Revision of old items
2. Singing of Tillana
3. Singing of Padam
4. Recitation of Tillana Jatis (in Jati Shollus, JaatiShollus and Adavu Shollus)
The division of Marks for Practical III Music, Tala etc is as follows: -

III. Music, Tal a etc. 60 Marks
1. Test on talas and Jatis
Recitation of Rhythm Patterns : 25 Marks
2. Singing of the Items : 15 Marks
Internal 20 Marks



































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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – I
SEMESTER - II
MOHINI ATTAM
PRACTICAL
ELECTIVES: FITNESS AND NUTRITION 60 Marks.

a) Need of Body Awareness – for a complete Dancer.

b) Fitness for Dancers.

c) Dance Injuries – Common Causes and Preventive Measures.

d) Nutrition for Dan cers.
OR
ELECTIVES: YOGA 60 Marks.
a) Introduction and understanding of yoga with its fundamental principles of A sanas beneficial
to a dancer.

b) Importance of pranayama in context to dance.

Note : Th ese electives have 40 Marks external and 20 Marks internal.
THEORY
ELECTIVES: SANSKRIT 30 Marks.
a) Basic introduction to the language with reference to classical dance.
1. Sanskrit words for conversation
2. Vyanjanasandhi
3. Compounds – Concept, Types, dissolution
4. Reading Sanskrit Stories and writing summary of it.
5. Use of Different Vibhaktis (cases)
6. Extracts from Classical Sanskrit Literat ure. (Simple passages)

ELECTIVES: TAMIL / MALAYALAM 30 Marks.
Grammar and Comprehension:

Figures of Speech, Noun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Pronoun, Proposition, Conjunction, Interjection
Simple, Compound, Compl ex, Sentences, Genders, Numbers Persons, Tenses, Paragraphs,
Comprehension, Precis writing, Letter writing.


Note : These electives have 20 Marks external and 10 Marks internal.

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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – I
SEMESTER - II
MOHINI ATTAM
THEORY
Syllabus
PAPER - I TECHNIQUE IN KATH AKALI AND MOHINI ATTAM - II 40 MARKS

1. Abhinaya with a special reference to the Chakkyar Kuttu.

2. Music, Lyrics and Musical Instruments in Kerala theatre.

3. Influence of Kerala ethos on K athakali and Mohini Attam.

4. Nritta Karanas of the Natyashastra.

5. A complete study of Nayaka Nayika Bheda.

Internal Evaluation – 20 Marks






























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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – I
SEMESTER - II
MOHINI ATTAM
THEORY
Syllabus
PAPER -II MYTHS AND LEGENDS IN K ATHAKALI & MOHINI ATTAM -II 40 Marks

1. An introduction to Bhagavati and Shakti Cult.

2. The symbolism of Ganapati.

3. Sandhya Nrutyam – This includes the study of the philosophical ideas of Shiva Nat araja , the
various Tandavas , the panchakriyas attributed to Shiva. It also includes the concept of Shakti
and Purusha and Prakruti.

4. An introduction to religious rituals and its relevance to Indian Dance.

Internal Evaluation – 20 Marks




























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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – I
SEMESTER - II
MOHINI ATTAM
THEORY
Syllabus
PAPER –III STUDY OF MOHINI ATTAM -II 40 MARKS

1] Form and Content in Mohini Attam – The Theory of the “Body
Kinetics of Revolut ion” and its philosophical connotation.
a] History and Development of Mohini Attam.
b] A critical study of the old and new repertoire.
c] An introduction to music and talas and musical instrument of Mohini Attam with a special
reference to the technique of Sopana Sangeetam.

2] A detailed study of Balaramabharatam of Kartika Tirunal Balarama Verma.
3] The importance of Swati Tirunal.

Internal Evaluation – 20 Marks
































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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – I
SEMESTER - II
MOHINI ATTAM
THEORY
Syllabus
Paper -IV Communication, Presentation and Basic Computer Skills with
Special Reference to Indian Classical Dance 40 Marks
Syllabus

I. Interpersonal Skills
i. Leadership Skills
ii. Time Management Skills
iii. Motivation

II. Study of Selected Characters

III. Dialogue Writing and Delivery

IV. Netiquettes

V. Review of English Grammar

VI. Study of different Movements (ex. Bhakti Movement/ Renaissance)

i. Meaning and features
ii. Impact
iii. Significant Contribution

VII. Group Discussion

VIII. Study of selected Key terms

IX. Basic Official Correspondence

Internal Evaluation – 20 Marks







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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – II
SEMESTER - III
BHARATA NATYAM
PRACTICALS
Syllabus of Practical -I Nritta
Total Marks: 100 (External -60 Marks, Int ernal 40 Marks)
1. Revision of old items
2. Alaarippu in Mishra Jaati
3. Technical Analysis of Alaarippu
4. A traditional Jatisvaram (Pallavi and Anupallavi)
5. Technical Analysis of Jatisvaram
6. A traditional Tillaanaa (Mei Adavus, Chaturashra Jaati, Tis hra Jaati and Mishra Jaati)
7. Technical Analysis of Tillaanaa
8. Journal: -
Shira Karm a, Upaanga Vidhana, Tara Karma, Puta Karma, Bhru Karma, Nasa Karma, Ganda
Karma, Adhara Karma, Chibuka Karma , Chari Vidhana, Bhaumi Chari, Akashiki Chari .

9. Shlokas fr om Abhinayadarpanam
i. Naatyotpatti
ii. Naatyaprashamsaa
iii. Natanaprayogakaalah
iv. Natanabhedaah
v. Sabhaalakshanam
vi. Sabhaapatilakshanam
vii. Sabhaarachanaa
viii. Paatralakshanam
ix. Paatrasyapraanaah
x. Mantrilakshanam
The division of Marks for Practical I Nritta is as follows: -
I. Nritt a 100 Marks
1. Performance : 30 Marks
2. Technical Analysis : 10 Marks
3. Shlokas : 10 Marks
4. Journal : 10 Marks
Internal 40 Marks

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Syllabus of Practical -II Nritya
Total Marks: 100 (External -60 Marks, Internal 40 Marks )
1. Revision of old items
2. A traditional Padam (Pallavi and Anupallavi)
3. Technical Analysis of Padam
4. A traditional Jaavali (Pallavi and Anupallavi)
5. Technical Analysis of Jaavali
6. Ashtapadi (4 padas)
7. Technical Analysis of Ashtapadi
8. Shloka s from Abhinayadarpanam -
a. Shirobhedas (Definition shlokas and viniyogas)
b. Drishtibhedas (Definition shlokas and viniyogas)
The division of Marks for Practical II Nritya is as follows: -

II. Nritya 100 Marks
1. Performance : 30 Marks
2. Technica l Analysis in terms of Bhava, Rasa, : 20 Marks
Nayaka, Nayika etc.
Meanings and Philosophical content of the items
3. Shlokas : 10 Marks
Internal 40 Marks










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Syllabus of Practical -III Music, Tala and Nattuvangam
Total Marks: 60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 20 Marks)
1. Revision of old items
2. Singing of Jatisvaram (Pallavi and Anupallavi)
3. Singing of Tillaanaa (Pallavi and Anupallavi)
4. Singing of Padam (Pallavi and anupallavi)
5. Singing of Jaavali (Pallavi an d Anupallavi)
6. Singing of Ashtapadi (4 padas)
7. Introduction to Nattuvaangam
a. Alaarippu (Tishra Jaati)
b. Jatisvaram (Jati and korvais)
c. Tillaanaa (Mei Adavus and Jaatis)
8. Recitation of Alaarippu (in Jaati, Adavu and Alaarippu shollus )
9. Recitation of Jati, Korvais of Jatisvaram (in Jaati, Adavu shollus)
10. Recitation of Mei Adavus and Jaatis of Tillaanaa (in Jaati and Adavu shollus)
11. Calculation and recitation of Teermaanams in Mishra Chapu Taalam

The division of Marks for Prac tical III Music, Tala and Nattuvangam is as follows: -

III. Music, Tala and Nattuvangam 60 Marks
1. Test on talas and Jatis
Recitation of Rhythm Patterns : 25 Marks
2. Singing of the Items : 15 Marks
Internal 20 Marks






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Syllabus of Practical -IV Choreography
Total Marks: 60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 20 Marks)

1. Choreography of Trikaala Jatis in Aadi Taalam
2. Choreography of Svarams in Aadi Taalam
3. Choreography of Shlokams
4. Choreography of Padams (Pallavi)

The division of Marks for Practical - IV Choreography is as follows: -
IV. Choreography 60 Marks
1. Nritta : 20 Marks
2. Nritya : 20 Marks
Internal 20 Marks





























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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – II
SEMESTE R - III
BHARATA NATYAM
PRACTICAL
ELECTIVES: FOLK DANCE 60 Marks.

a) Folk Dance of Maharashtra.

Note : This elective has 40 Marks external and 20 Marks internal.

ELECTIVES: KATHAK 60 Marks.
a) Teen Taal : Tatkaar (Ekgun, Dugun and Chougun), 2 Toda.

OR
ELECTIVES: BHARATA NATYAM 60 Marks.
a) Basic exercises, adavus and asamyu ta hastas.

OR
ELECTIVES: MOHINI ATTAM 60 Marks.
a) Basic exerci ses and adavus.
OR
ELECTIVES: ODISSI 60 Marks.
a) Basic exercises and fundamental steps.
OR

Note : This elective has 40 Marks external and 20 Marks internal.







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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART - II
SEMESTER - III
(BHARATA NATYAM)
THEORY
(Common to both styles)

Syllabus

PAPER - I STUDY OF NATYASHASTRA - I 40 MARKS


1. Data of cultural history of India in the Natyashastra
2. Date of the Natyashastra
3. Scope and importance of Natyashastra
4. Rational e behind the codification and the study of the Natyashastra
Oral and theoretical study.
The basic text of the Natyasha stra
5. Ancient Indian theory of Drama

i) The meaning of Natya
ii) Factors of Production: -
a) Vritti
b) Dharmi
c) Zonal Division
d) Time and place in drama
e) Criticism of drama
f) Characterisation in a play
g) Four fold abhinaya
h) Literary structure of a play
i) Music in Sanskrit play

Internal Evaluation – 20 Marks











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B.P.A. (DANCE) Part II
Semester III
(BHARATA NATYAM)
THEORY

Paper II Religion, Philosophy and Study of Literature 40 Marks

Syllabus:
1) Vedi c Religion – Samhitas, Brahmanagranthas, Aranyakas Upanishads.
2) Six systems philosophy with special reference to Samkhya, Yoga, and Vedanta
3) Bhagvadgita
4) Three paths leading to the God
5) Ashramas and Purusharthas
6) Vaishnavism : Origin, and development of the cul t, Avatara theory, Influence on
dance
7) Shaivism: Origin and development of the cult, Different sects, Influence on Dance
8) Shakti cult and Tantrism
9) Bhakti : Concept and spread of Bhakti movement, Navavidha Bhakti
10) Rasalila

Internal Evaluation – 20 Marks





















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B.P.A. (DANCE) Part II
Semester III
(BHARATA NATYAM)
THEORY

Paper -III Communication Skills and Creative Writing 40 Marks

Syllabus
I. Report Writing
i) Aims, Objectives of Report Writing
ii) Types of Reports
iii) Characteristic s of a Good Report
iv) Structure of a Good Report
II. Book Review
i) Concept
ii) Types of Books
iii) Reading styles
iv) Review of a Book
III. Study of Important Current Issues
IV. Study of selected Plays/Playwrights
V. Creative Writing
VI. Team Building
VII. Study of selected key terms
VIII. Certain Set Ex pressions and Phrases
IX. Representations
X. Art of Summarization

Internal Evaluation – 20 Marks



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OR
Paper -III Environmental Science 40 Marks
Semester - III
Syllabus
I. Energy resources
II. Land resources
III. Ecosystems
IV. Biodiv ersity and its conservation
V. Environmental Protection Acts
VI. Prevention and Control of Pollution
Internal Evaluation – 20 Marks















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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – II
SEMESTER - III
MOHINI ATTAM
PRACTICALS
Syllabus of Practical -I Nritta
Total M arks:100 (External -60 Marks, Internal 40 Marks)
1. Revision of old items
2. Traditional Nritta item, Mukhachalam
3. Technical Analysis of, Mukhachalam
4. Practice of Todayam Purrappad
5. Recitation of the Vaitaris and Sopanam Kalashams
8. Journal
Shira Ka rma, Upan ga Vidhana, Tara Karma, Puta Karma, Bhru Karma, Nasa Karma, Ganda
Karma, Adhara Karma, Chibuka Karma
Chari Vidhana , Bhaumi Chari , Akashiki Chari .
9. Shlokas from Abhinayadarpanam :
a. Natyotpatti
b. Natya Prashamsa
c. Natana Bheda
d. Natanaprayogakaala
e. Natyam, Nrittam, Nrityam
f. Sabhapati Lakshanam
g. Mantri Lakshanam
h. Sabha Lakshanam
i. Sabharachana

Shlokas from Balarama Bharatam
a. Parshva Lakshanam
b. Drudhti Lakshana and Viniyogas

The division of Marks for Practical -I Nritta is as follows: -
I. Nritta 100 Marks
1. Performance : 30 Marks
2. Technical Analysis : 10 Marks
3. Shlokas : 10 Marks
4. Journal : 10 Marks
Internal 40 Marks

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Syllabus of Practi cal II Nritya
Total Marks:100 (External -60 Marks, Internal 40 Marks)
1. Revision of old items
2. Ashtapadi (4 padas)
3. Technical Analysis of Ashtapadi
4. Shlokas from Balarama Bharatam
a. Parshva Lakshanam
b. Drudhti Lakshana and Viniyogas
Shlokas from Hastalakshana Deepika
a. Samana Mudra
b. Mishra Mudra
The division of Marks for Practical II Nritya is as follows: -
II. Nritya 100 Marks
1. Performance : 30 Marks
2. Technical Analysis in terms of Bhava, Rasa, : 20 Marks
Nayaka, Nayika etc.
Meanings and Philosophical content of the items
3. Shlokas : 10 Marks
Internal 40 Marks












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Syllabus of Practical III Music, Tala and Nattuvangam
Total Marks:60 (External -40 M arks, Internal 20 Marks)
1. Revision of old items
2. Singing of Mukhachalam
3. Recitation of the Koravais and Jatis
4. Singing of Ashtapadi (4 padas)
7. Introduction to Nattuvaangam
a. Ganapati
b. Recitation of Jatis, Korvais of Ganapati (in Jaati, Adavushollus)
8. Recitation of Alaarippu (in Jaati, Adavu and Alaarippushollus)
9. Recitation of Jati, Korvais of Jatisvaram (in Jaati, Adavushollus)
10.Recitation of Mei Adavus and Jaatis of Tillaanaa (in Jaati and Adavushollus)

The division of Ma rks for Practical III Music, Tala and Nattuvangam is as follows: -
III. Music, Tala and Nattuvangam 60 Marks
1. Test on talas and Jatis
Recitation of Rhythm Patterns : 25 Marks
2. Singing of the Items : 15 Marks
Internal 20 Marks











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Syllabus of Practical IV Choreography
Total Marks:60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 20 Marks)
1. Choreography of Trikaala Jatis in Aadi Taalam
2. Choreography of Svarams in Aadi Taalam
3. Choreography of Shlokams
4. Choreography of P adams (Pallavi)
The division of Marks for Practical IV Choreography is as follows: -

IV. Choreography 60 Marks
1. Nritta : 20 Marks
2. Nritya : 20 Marks
Internal 20 Marks





















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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – II
SEMESTER - III
MOHINI ATTAM
PRACTI CAL
ELECTIVES: FOLK DANCE 60 Marks.


a) Folk Dance of Maharashtra.

Note : This elective has 40 Marks external and 20 Marks internal.

ELECTIVES: KATHAK 60 Marks.
a) Teen Taal : Tat kaar (Ekgun, Dugun and Chougun), 2 Toda.

OR
LECTIVES: BHARATA NATYAM 60 Marks.
a) Basic e xercises, adavus and asamyu ta hastas.

OR
ELECTIVES: MOHINI ATTAM 60 Marks.
a) Adavus/Jati
24 hasta mudr a shloka


OR
ELECTIVES: ODISSI 60 Marks.
a) Basic exercises and fundamental steps.

Note : This elective has 40 Marks external and 20 Marks internal.




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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART - II
SEMESTER III
(MOHINI ATTAM )
THEORY
Syllabus
PAPER - I STUDY OF NATYASHASTRA – I 40 MARKS

1. Data of cultural history of India in the Natyashastra
2. Date of the Natyashastra
3. Scope and importance of Natyashastra
4. Rational e behind the codification and the study of the Natyashastra
Oral and theoretical study.
The basic text of the Natyashastra
5. Ancient Indian t heory of Drama

i) The meaning of Natya
ii) Factors of Production: -
a) Vritti
b) Dharmi
c) Zonal Division
d) Time and place in drama
e) Criticism of drama
f) Characterisation in a play
g) Four fold abhinaya
h) Literary structure o f a play
i) Music in Sanskrit play

Internal Evaluation – 20 Marks















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B.P.A. (DANCE) Part II
Semester III
(MOHINI ATTAM )
THEORY

Paper II Religion, Philosophy and Study of Literature 40 Marks

Syllabus:
1) Vedic Religion – Samhitas , Brahmanagranthas, Aranyakas Upanishads.
2) Six systems philosophy with special reference to Samkhya, Yoga, and Vedanta
3) Bhagvadgita
4) Three paths leading to the God
5) Ashramas and Purusharthas
6) Vaishnavism : Origin, and development of the cult, Avatara theory, In fluence on
dance
7) Shaivism: Origin and development of the cult, Different sects, Influence on Dance
8) Shakti cult and Tantrism
9) Bhakti : Concept and spread of Bhakti movement, Navavidha Bhakti
10) Rasalila

Internal Evaluation – 20 Marks






















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B.P.A. (DANCE) Part II
Semester III
(MOHINI ATTAM )
THEORY

Paper -III Communication Skills and Creative W riting 40 Marks
Syllabus: - Communication Skills and Creative Writing
I. Report Writing
i) Aims, Objectives of Report Writing
ii) Types of Re ports
iii) Characteristics of a Good Report
iv) Structure of a Good Report
II. Book Review
i) Concept
ii) Types of Books
iii) Reading styles
iv) Review of a Book
III. Study of Important Current Issues
IV. Study of selected Plays/Playwrights
V. Creative Writing
VI. Team Building
VII. Study of selected key terms
VIII. Certain Set Expressions and Phrases
IX. Representations
X. Art of Summarization

Internal Evaluation – 20 Marks




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OR
Paper -III Environmental Science 40 Marks
Semester - III
Syllabus
I. Energy resources
II. Land resource s
III. Ecosystems
IV. Biodiversity and its conservation
V. Environmental Protection Acts
VI. Prevention and Control of Pollution
Internal Evaluation – 20 Marks















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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – II
SEMESTER - IV
BHARATA NATYAM
PRACTICALS
Syllabus of Practical -I Nritta
Total Marks: 100 (External -60 Marks, Internal 40 Marks)
1. Revision of old items
2. Alaarippu in Mishra Jaati
3. Technical Analysis of Alaarippu
4. A traditional Jatisvaram (Charanams)
5. Technical Analysis of Jatisvaram
6. A traditional Tillaanaa (Kh anda Jaati, Sankeerna Jaati,Anupallavi, Charana Saahityam and
Charanam)

7. Technical Analysis of Tillaanaa
8. Journal
Asyaja Karma,Mukharaga Karma, Griva Bhedha,Rasa Drushti Vidhana, Bhava Drushti
Vidhana,Sharirabhinaya, Uru Karma,Jangha Karma, Panch avidha Padah , Sthanas for Men,
Sthanas for Women, Chart

9. Shlokas from Abhinayadarpanam
i. Revision of old Shlokas
ii. Kinkinilakshanam
iii. Pushpaanjali
iv. Chaturdaabhinaya
v. Varjaneeyapaatraani
vi. Praarthanaadikam
vii. Abhinayah
viii. Aangikaabhinayasaadhanaani
The division o f Marks for Practical I Nritta is as follows: -
I. Nritta 100 Marks
1. Performance : 30 Marks
2. Technical Analysis : 10 Marks
3. Shlokas : 10 Marks
4. Journal : 10 Marks
Internal : 40 Marks

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Syllabus of Practical -II Nritya
Total Marks: 100 (External -60 Marks, Internal 40 Marks)
Practical –II Nritya -Abhinaya
1. Revision of old items
2. A traditional Padam (Charanams)
3. Technical Analysis of Padam
4. A traditional Jaavali (Charanams)
5. Technical Analysis of Jaavali
6. Ashtap adi (4 padas)
7. Technical Analysis of Ashtapadi
8. Shlokas from Abhinayadarpanam -
a. Revision of old shlokas
b. Greevaabhedas (Definition shlokas and viniyogas)
The division of Marks for Practical II Nritya is as follows: -
II. Nritya 100 Marks
1. Per formance : 30 Marks
2. Technical Analysis in terms of Bhava, Rasa, : 20 Marks
Nayaka, Nayika etc.
Meanings and Philosophical content of the items
3. Shlokas : 10 Marks
Internal 40 Marks









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Syllabus of Practica l-III Music, Tala and Nattuvangam
Total Marks: 60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 20 Marks)
1. Revision of old items
2. Singing of Jatisvaram (Charanams)
3. Singing of Tillaanaa ( Anupallavi, Charana Saahityam and Charanam)
4. Singing of Padam (Charanams)
5. Singing of Jaavali (Charanams)
6. Singing of Ashtapadi (4 padas)
7. Introduction to Nattuvaangam
a. Alaarippu (Tishra Jaati)
b. Jatisvaram (Jati and korvais)
c. Tillaanaa (Mei Adavus and Jaatis)
8. Recitation of Alaarippu (in Jaati, Adavu and A laarippu shollus)
9. Recitation of Jati, Korvais and Charanams of Jatisvaram (in Jaati, Adavu shollus)
10.Recitation of Mei Adavus, Jaatis, Anupallavi and Charanam of Tillaanaa (in Jaati and
Adavu shollus).
11. Calculation and Recitation of Teermaan ams in 3 Speeds in Aadi Taalam

The division of Marks for Practical -III Music, Tala and Nattuvangam is as follows: -
III. Music, Tala and Nattuvangam 60 Marks
1. Test on talas and Jatis
Recitation of Rhythm Patterns : 25 Marks
2. Singin g of the Items : 15 Marks
Internal 20 Marks






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Syllabus of Practical -IV Choreography
Total Marks: 60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 20 Marks)

1. Choreography of Trikaala Jatis in Aadi Taalam
2. Choreography of Svarams in Aadi Taalam
3. Ch oreography of Shlokams
4. Choreography of Jaavalis (Pallavi)
The division of Marks for Practical IV Choreography is as follows: -

IV. Choreography 60 Marks
1. Nritta : 20 Marks
2. Nritya : 20 Marks
Internal 20 Marks




























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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – II
SEMESTER - IV
BHARATA NATYAM
PRACTICAL
ELECTIVES: FOLK DANCE 60 Marks.


a) Folk Dance of Maharashtra.

Note : This elective has 40 Marks external and 20 Marks internal.

ELECTIVES : KATHAK 60 Marks.
a) Teen Taal : Tatkaar (Ekgun, Dugun and Chougun), 2 Toda.

OR
ELECTIVES: BHARATA NATYAM 60 Marks.
a) Basic exercises, adavus and asamyukta hastas.

OR
ELECTIVES: MOHINI ATTAM 60 Marks.
a) Basic exercises and adavus.

OR
ELECTIVES: ODISSI 60 Marks.
a) Basic exercises and fundamental steps.

Note : This elective has 40 Marks external and 20 Marks internal.





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B.P.A. (DANCE) Part II
Semester - IV
(BHARATA NATYAM )

THEORY

PAPER - I STUDY OF NATYASHASTRA - II 40 Marks

Syllabus

1. Development of Drama
2. Dasharupakas

a) Nataka
b) Prakarana
c) Samavakar
d) Dima
e) Ihamriga
f) Vyayoga
g) Anka or utsrushtikanka
h) Prahasana
i) Bhana
j) vithi

3. Vithi angas
4. Lasyangas
5. Abhinava Gupta
6. Anukarana and Anuvyavasaya
7. Natyashastra as a Natya Ved a
8. Natyamandapa

Internal Evaluation – 20 Marks













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B.P.A. (DANCE) Part II
Semester - IV
(BHARATA NATYAM )
THEORY


Paper II Aesthetics 40 Marks

Syllabus
1) Introduction to Indian Aesthetics, Bhavas in ordinary life and in Arts
2) Study of Rasa Sutra of Bharata in detail

3) The explanation of Rasa Sutra by
i. Bhatta Lollata
ii. Shri Shankuka
iii. Bhatta Nayaka
iv. Abhinavagupta
4) Concept of Sadharanikarana
5) Eight Rasas
6) Shanta Rasa
7) Seat of Rasa
8) Brief Introduction of Plato and Aristotle’s views on Aesthet ics

Internal Evaluation – 20 Marks


















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B.P.A. (DANCE) Part II
Semester - IV
(BHARATA NATYAM )
THEORY

Paper -III Communication Skills and Creative Writing 40 Marks

Syllabus

I. Study of Different Types of Plays

II. Script /V erse Writing

III. Presentation of Selected Plays/Developed Play(s)

IV. Introduction to Choreography

V. Translation, Transformation

VI. Organizational Behaviour

VII. Interview Technique

VIII. Study of Criticism (Feminism/ Marxism/ etc)

IX. Essay Writing

Internal Evaluation – 20 Marks



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OR
Environmental Science 40 Marks
Syllabus

i) Social Issues and Environment

ii) Environmental Pollution

iii) Human Population and Environment

iv) Study of Environmental Report(s)

Internal Evaluation – 20 Marks




















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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – II
SEMESTER - IV
MOHINI ATTAM
PRACTICALS
Syllabus of Practical -I Nritta
Total Marks: 100 (External -60 Marks, Internal 40 Marks)
1. Revision of old items
2. Traditional Nritta Item, Jeeva
3. Technical Analysis of Jeeva
4. Practice of Kathakali Items such as Shari and Kummi
5. Recitation of Sopanam Kalashams
6. Traditional Nritta item, Kottichedam
7. Technical analysis of Kottichedam
8. Journal - Natyashastra
The division of Marks for Practical -I Nritta is as follows: -
I. Nritta 100 Marks
1. Performance : 30 Marks
2. Technical Analysis : 10 Marks
3. Shlokas : 10 Marks
4. Journal : 10 Marks
Internal 40 Marks










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Syllabus of Practical II Nritya
Total Marks:100 (External -60 Marks, Internal 40 Marks)
1. Revision of old items
2. A traditional Padam (Charanams)
3. Technical Analysis of Padam
4. A traditional Jaavali (Charanams)
5. Technical Analysis of Jaavali
6. Ashtapadi (4 padas)
7. Technical Analysis of Ashtapadi
8. Shlokas from Abhinayadarpanam -
a. Revision of old shlokas
b. Greevaabhedas (Definition shlokas and viniyoga s)
The division of Marks for Practical II Nritya is as follows: -
II. Nritya 100 Marks
1. Performance : 30 Marks
2. Technical Analysis in terms of Bhava, Rasa,
Nayaka, Nayika etc. : 20 Marks
Meanings and Philosophical content of the items
3. Shlokas : 10 Marks
Internal 40 Marks











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Syllabus of Practical III Music, Tala and Nattuvangam
Total Marks: 60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 20 Marks)
1. Revision of old items
2. Singing of Jatisvaram (Charanams)
3. Singing of Tillaanaa ( Anupallavi, Charana Saahityam and Charanam)
4. Singing of Padam (Charanams)
5. Singing of Jaavali (Charanams)
6. Singing of Ashtapadi (4 padas)
7. Introduction to Nattuvaangam
a. Alaarippu (TishraJaati)
b. Jatisvaram (Jati and korvais)
c. Tillaanaa (Mei Adavus and Jaatis)
8. Recitation of Alaarippu (in Jaati, Adavu and Alaarippushollus)
9. Recitation of Jati, Korvais and Charanams of Jatisvaram (in Jaati, Adavusholl us)
10.Recitation of Mei Adavus, Jaatis, Anupallavi and Charanam of Tillaanaa (in Jaati and
Adavushollus).
The division of Marks for Practical III Music, Tala and Nattuvangam is as follows: -
III. Music, Tala and Nattuvangam 60 Marks
1. Test on talas and Jatis
Recitation of Rhythm Patterns : 25 Marks
2. Singing of the Items : 15 Marks
Internal 20 Marks









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Syllabus of Practical IV. Choreography
Total Marks:60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 20 Marks)
1. Choreography of TrikaalaJatis in Aadi Taalam
2. Choreography of Svarams in Aadi Taalam
3. Choreography of Shlokams
4. Ch oreography of Pad ams (Pallavi)

The division of Marks for Practical IV Choreography is as follows: -

IV. Choreography 60 Marks
1. Nritta : 20 Marks
2. Nritya : 20 Marks
Internal 20 Marks




























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B.P.A. (DANCE) PART – II
SEMESTER - IV
MOHINI ATTAM
PRACTICA L
ELECTIVES: FOLK DANCE 60 Marks.

a) Folk Dance of Maharashtra.
Note: This elective has 40 Marks external and 20 Marks internal.

ELECTIVES: KATHAK 60 Marks.
a) Teen Taal : T atkaar (Ekgun, Dugun and Chougun), 2 Toda.

OR
ELECTIVES: BHARATA NATYAM 60 Marks.
a) Basic exercises, adavus and asamyukta hastas.

OR
ELECTIVES: MOHINI ATTAM 60 Marks.
a) Adavus/Jati
24 hasta mu dra shloka

OR
ELECTIVES: ODISSI 60 Marks.
a) Basic exercises and fundamental steps.


Note: Th is elective has 40 Marks external and 20 Marks internal.







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B.P.A. (DANCE) Part II
Semester - IV
(MOHINI ATTAM)
THEORY
Syllabus

PAPER - I STUDY OF NATYASHASTRA - II 40 MARKS

Syllabus
1. Development of Drama
2. Dasharupakas

a) Nataka
b) Prakarana
c) Samavak ar
d) Dima
e) Ihamriga
f) Vyayoga
g) Anka or utsrushtikanka
h) Prahasana
i) Bhana
j) vithi

3. Vithi angas
4. Lasyangas
5. Abhinava Gupta
6. Anukarana and Anuvyavasaya
7. Natyashastra as a Natya Veda
8. Natyamandapa

Internal Evaluation – 20 Marks














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B.P.A. (DANCE) Part II
Semester - IV
(MOHINI ATTAM)
THEORY

Paper II Aesthetics 40 Marks

Syllabus :
1) Introduction to Indian Aesthetics, Bhavas in ordinary life and in Arts
2) Study of Rasa Sutra of Bharata in detail

3) The explanation of Rasa Sutra by
i. Bhatta Lollata
ii. Shri Shankuka
iii. Bhatta Nayaka
iv. Abhinavagupta
4) Concept of Sadharanikarana
5) Eight Rasas
6) Shanta Rasa
7) Seat of Rasa
8) Brief Introduction of Plato and Aristotle’s views on Aesthetics

Internal Evaluation – 20 Marks




















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B.P.A. (DANCE) Part II
Semester - IV
(MOHINI ATTAM)
THEORY


Paper -III Communication Skills and Creative Writing 40 Marks

Syllabus

I. Study of Different Types of Plays

II. Script/Verse Writing

III. Presentation of Selected Plays/Developed Play(s)

IV. Introduction to Choreography

V. Translation, Transformation, Trans -creation

VI. Organizational Behaviour

VII. Interview Technique

VIII. Study of Criticism (Feminism/ Marxism/ etc)

IX. Essay Writing

Internal Evaluation – 20 Marks


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OR
Environmental Science 40 Marks
Sylla bus

i) Social Issues and Environment

ii) Environmental Pollution

iii) Human Population and Environment

iv) Study of Environmental Report(s)


Internal Evaluation – 20 Marks




















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B.P.A. (DANCE) DEGREE (FINAL YEAR)
SEMESTER - V
BHARATA NATYAM
PRACTIC ALS
Syllabus of Practical -I Nritta
Total Marks: 130 (External -80 Marks, Internal 50 Marks)
1. Revision of old items
2. Alaarippu in Khanda Jaati
3. Technical Analysis of Alaarippu
4. A traditional Pada Varnam (First half - Purvaangam)
5. Technical Analysi s of Pada Varnam
6. Shlokas from Abhinayadarpanam
a. Revision of old shlokas
b. Definition Shlokas of Mandala Bhedass
c. Definition Shlokas of Sthanaka Bhedas
d. Definition Shlokas of Utplavana Bhedas
The division of Marks for Practical I Nritta is as follows: -
I. Nritta 130 Marks
1. Performance : 40 Marks
2. Technical Analysis : 30 Marks
3. Shlokas : 10 Marks
Internal 50 Marks











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Syllabus of Practical -II Nritya
Total Marks: 130 (External -80 Marks, Internal 50 Marks)
1. Revisi on of old items
2. A traditional Padam (Pallavi and Anupallavi)
3. Technical Analysis of Padam
4. An Abhinaya item with a Secular theme, based on the Indian Poetic Tradition
5. Technical Analysis of the above -mentioned item. (First half)
6. Ashta Rasas of Naatyashaastra (4 Rasas)
7. Technical Analysis of Ashta Rasas of Naatyashaastra
8. Ashta Naayikaas of Naatyashaastra (4 Naayikaas)
9. Technical Analysis of the Ashta Naayikaas of Naatyashaastra
10.Shlokas from Abhinayadarpanam -
a. Revision of old Shlok as
The division of Marks for Practical II Nritya is as follows: -
II. Nritya 130 Marks
1. Performance : 40 Marks
2. Technical Analysis in terms of Bhava, Rasa, : 30 Marks
Nayaka, Nayika etc.
Meanings and Philosophical content of the items
3. Shlokas : 10 Marks
Internal : 50 Marks









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Syllabus of Practical -III Music, Tala and Nattuvangam
Total Marks: 60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 20 Marks)
1. Revision of old items
2. Singing of Pada Varnam (First half - Purvaangam)
3. Singing of Padam (Pallavi and Anupallavi)
4. Singing of Ashta Naayikaas of Naatyashaastra
5. Nattuvaangam
a. Revision of old items
b.Alaarippu (Khanda Jaati)
b. Pada Varnam (Jatis and Muktaisvaram of Purvaangam)
6. Recitation of A laarippu (in Jaati, Adavu and Alaarippu shollus)
9. Recitation of Jatis and Muktaisvaram of Pada Varnam (in Jati, Jaati and Adavu shollus
10. Teermaanams Calculation and Recitation holding Taalam for 35 Taalams

The division of Marks for Practical III Musi c, Tala and Nattuvangam is as follows: -
III. Music, Tala and Nattuvangam 60 Marks
1. Test on talas and Jatis
Recitation of Rhythm Patterns : 25 Marks
2. Singing of the Items : 15 Marks
Internal 20 Marks










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Syllabus of Practical -IV Choreography
Total Marks: 60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 20 Marks)

Practical –IV Choreography
1. Choreography of Madhyamakaala Jatis in Aadi Taalam
2. Choreography of Svarams in Aadi Taalam
3. Choreography of Shlokams
4. Choreograph y of Jaavalis (Pallavi)
The division of Marks for Practical IV Choreography is as follows: -

Practical –IV Choreography 60 Marks
1. Nritta : 20 Marks
2. Nritya : 20 Marks
Internal 20 Marks

















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B.P.A. (DANCE) DE GREE (FINAL YEAR)
SEMESTER - V
BHARATA NATYAM
PRACTICAL
ELECTIVES: CARNATIC MUSIC 60 Marks.

a) 1 Swarajati and 1 Varnam.
b) Revision of 35 talas in Carnatic music.
OR
ELECTIVES: SOPANAM MUSIC 60 Marks .
a) Svaravali varishagal and Ashtapadi.
b) Talas in Chembada, Chemba, Adantha, and Panjari.

Note : These electives have 40 Marks external and 20 Marks internal.

ELECTIVES: BHARATA NATYAM 60 Marks.
a) Alarippu and Jatiswaram.
OR
ELECTIVES: MOHINI ATTAM 60 Marks.
a) Ganapati (Natakuranji) (1st Half)
OR
ELECTIVES: KATHAK 60 Marks.
a) Ganesh vandana, Toda/Tukda in different talas
OR
ELECTIVES: ODISSI 60 Marks.
a) Arasas with small Pallavi

Note : These electives have 40 Marks external and 20 Marks interna l.







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B.P.A. (DANCE) Degree (Final Year)
Semester - V
(BHARATA NATYAM )

THEORY

Paper -I History, Development and Comparative Study of Dance 40 Marks

Syllabus
History and Development of Indian Dance through the ages : -

1. Ancient rituals in tribal dancing e.g. magic, hunting, sacrifice, etc which led to
dancing.

2. Mythical origins of dance.

3. Beginning of dance in the historical periods from the Buddhist era
(Satavahana, Andhra, Ikshvaku periods).

4. The flowering of da nce through the ‘Bhakti’ and ‘Shakti’ cults.

5. The post -Bharata development of classical dance – Gupta and Vakataka periods.

6. The dance in Pallava, Chola, Pandya, Kakatiya, Hoysala, Vijayanagar and Nayaka
periods.

7. The question of Per sian and Arabic influences in the Mogul era.

8. The development or major styles as prevailing in the 18th Century.

9. Modern development and trends.

10. A comparative study of the prevalent Classical Dance Styles Bharata Natyam, Kathak,
Kathakali, Manip uri, Mohini Attam, Kuchipudi and Odissi in terms of their
i) Origins and History of Development
ii) General Characteristics
iii) Aesthetics.

11. A study of the major tribal and folk Dances and theatre like Yakshagana, Bhagvat Mela,
Kuravanji Nataka, Ottam, Tulal, Bha gavati Payettu, Chhau, Bhil, Lavani and Gondhal, Garba
Raas and Bhavai, Gummar, Ram Leela, Folk Dances of the North Eastern States and Ladakh
and Sikkim etc

Project - 20 Marks.





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B.P.A. (DANCE) Degree (Final Year)
Semester - V
(BHARATA NATYAM )

THE ORY
Syllabus
Paper -II Sculpture, Painting, Iconogra phy and Temple Architecture 40 Marks

Influence of Sculpture, Painting and Iconography and Drama, Indian Classical Dance. The
concepts of Aesthetics or Poetics applicable to these arts and thei r influence on one another.
Also the basic principle governing these arts in the Indian tradition.


1. Analysis of dance sculptures in temple – Tanjore Chidambaram, Kumbhakonam,
Bhuvaneshvar, Konark, Khajurano, Belur Halebid etc – musical instruments relatin g to
dance.

2. The cave paints and murals as models and illustrations of dance movements. Paintings
like the Rag amala series and other miniatures inspiring natya moods and movements.

3. The importance of iconography in relation to hastas, mudras and sthanas.

Project - 20 Marks


Note: -

In Paper -I (History, Development and Comparative Study of Dance). Project will be
done on the workshop undertaken in the college.

In Paper -II (Sculpture, Painting, Iconography and Temple Architecture) project work
will be un dertaken in relation to Sculpture /Painting/Iconography /Temple Architecture of
India.















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B.P.A. (DANCE) DEGREE (FINAL YEAR)
SEMESTER - V
MOHINI ATTAM
PRACTICALS
Syllabus of Practical -I Nritta
Total Marks:100 (External -60 Marks, Internal 40 Marks)
1. Revision of old items
2. Traditional Nritta Item, Arab hi Ganapati
3. Jati analysation of the Jati -s
4. Technical analysis of the item
5. Revision of all the shloka -s from Balarama Bharatham
6. Shlokas from Balarama Bharatham, Sthira a nd Asthira Pada
a. Definition Shlokas of Sthira Pada
b. Definition Shlokas of Asthira Pada
c. Definition Shlokas and Lakshana shloka angas, upangas and pratyangas.
The division of Marks for Practical -I Nritta is as follows: -
I. Nritta 130 Marks
1. Performa nce : 40 Marks
2. Technical Analysis : 30 Marks
3. Shlokas : 10 Marks
Internal 50 Marks











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Syllabus of Practical II Nritya
Total Marks:100 (External -60 Marks, Internal 40 Marks)
1. Revision of old items
2. A traditional Pa dam (Pallavi and Anupallavi)
3. Technical Analysis of Padam
4. An Abhinaya item with a Secular theme, based on the Indian Poetic Tradition
5. Technical Analysis of the above -mentioned item. (First half)
6. Ashta Rasas of Naatyashaastra (4 Rasas)
7. Technic al Analysis of Ashta Rasas of Naatyashaastra
8. Ashta Naayikaas of Naatyashaastra (4 Naayikaas)
9. Technical Analysis of the Ashta Naayikaas of Naatyashaastra
10.Shlokas from Abhinayadarpanam -
a. Revision of old Shlokas
The division of Marks for Practi cal II Nritya is as follows: -
II. Nritya 130 Marks
1. Performance : 40 Marks
2. Technical Analysis in terms of Bhava, Rasa, : 30 Marks
Nayaka, Nayika etc.
Meanings and Philosophical content of the items
3. Shlokas : 10 Marks
Internal 50 Marks










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Syllabus of Practical III Music, Tala and Nattuvangam
Total Marks:60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 20 Marks)
1. Revision of old items
2. Singing of Arabhi Ganapati
3. Singing of Ashta Naayikaas of Naatyasha astra
5. Nattuvaangam
a. Revision of old items
b. Mukahacalam
6. Recitation of Sopanam Taalas and Pancha Jati -s
9. Recitation of Kalashams
The division of Marks for Practical III Music, Tala and Nattuvangam is as follows: -
III. Music, Tala and Na ttuvangam 60 Marks
1. Test on talas and Jatis
Recitation of Rhythm Patterns : 25 Marks
2. Singing of the Items : 15 Marks
Internal 20 Marks















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Syllabus of Practical IV Choreography
Total Marks:60 (Extern al-40 Marks, Internal 20 Marks)
1. Choreography of Madhyamakaala Jatis in Aadi Taalam
2. Choreography of Svarams in Aadi Taalam
3. Choreography of Shlokams
4. Choreography of Padams (Pallavi)

The division of Marks for Practical IV Choreography is as follo ws:-
IV. Choreography 60 Marks
1. Nritta : 20 Marks
2. Nritya : 20 Marks
Internal 20 Marks



























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B.P.A. (DANCE) Degree (Final Year)
Semester - V
(MOHINI ATTAM )
THEORY
Syllabus
Paper -I History, Development and Compara tive Study of Dance 40 Marks


History and Development of Indian Dance through the ages : -

1. Ancient rituals in tribal dancing e.g. magic, hunting, sacrifice, etc which led to
dancing.

2. Mythical origins of dance.

3. Beginning of dance in the historical periods from the Buddhist era
(Satavah ana, Andhra, Ikshvaku periods).

4. The flowering of dance through the ‘Bhakti’ and ‘Shakti’ cults.

5. The post -Bharata development of classical dance – Gupta and Vakataka periods.

6. The dance in Pallava, Chola, Pandya, Kakatiya, Hoysala, Vijayanagar and Nayaka
periods.

7. The question of Persian and Arabic influences in the Mogul era.

8. The development or major styles as prevailing in the 18th Century.

9. Modern development and trends.

10. A comparative study of the prevalent Classical Dance Styl es Bharata Natyam, Kathak,
Kathakali, Manipuri, Mohini Attam, Kuchipudi and Odissi in terms of their
iv) Origins and History of Development
v) General Characteristics
vi) Aesthetics.

11. A study of the major tribal and folk Dances and theatre like Yakshagana, Bhagva t Mela,
Kuravanji Nataka, Ottam, Tulal, Bhagavati Payettu, Chhau, Bhil, Lavani and Gondhal, Garba
Raas and Bhavai, Gummar, Ram Leela, Folk Dances of the North Eastern States and Ladakh
and Sikkim etc

Project - 20 Marks.


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B.P.A. (DANCE) Degree (Final Year)
Semester - V
(MOHINI ATTAM )
THEORY
Syllabus
Paper -II Sculpture, Painting, Iconography and Temple Architecture -40 Marks

Influence of Sculpture, Painting and Iconography and Drama, Indian Classical Dance. The
concepts of Aesthetics or Poetics applicable to these arts and their influence on one another.
Also the basic principle governing these arts in the Indian tradition.


1. Analysis of dance sculptures in temple – Tanjore Chidambaram, Kumbhakonam,
Bhuvaneshvar, Konark, Khajurano, Belur Halebid etc – musical instruments relating to
dance.

2. The cave paints and murals as models and illustrations of dance movements. Paintings
like the Ragmala series and other miniatures inspiring natya moods and movemen ts.

3. The importance of iconography in relation to hastas, mudras and sthanas.

Project - 20 Marks


Note : -

In Paper -I (History, Development and Comparative Study of Dance). Project will be
done on the workshop undertaken in the college.

In Paper -II (Sculpture, Painting, Iconography and Temple Architecture) project work
will be undertaken in relation to Sculpture /Painting/Iconography /Temple Architecture of
India.











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B.P.A. (DANCE) DEGREE (FINAL YEAR)
SEMESTER - VI
BHARATA NATYAM
PRACTICAL S
Syllabus of Practical -I Nritta
Total Marks: 130 (External -80 Marks, Internal 50 Marks)
1. Revision of old items
2. Alaarippu in Khanda Jaati
3. Technical Analysis of Alaarippu
4. A traditional Pada Varnam (Second half - Uttaraangam)
5. Technical Analysis of Pada Varnam
6. Shlokas from Abhinayadarpanam
a. Revision of old Shlokas
b. Definition Shlokas of Bhramari Bhedas
c. Definition Shlokas of Chaari Bhedas
d. Definition Shlokas of Gati Bhedas
The division of Marks for Practical I Nritta is as follows: -

I. Nritta 130 Marks
1. Performance : 40 Marks
2. Technical Analysis : 30 Marks
3. Shlokas : 10 Marks
Internal 50 Marks









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Syllabus of Practical -II Nritya
Total Marks: 130 (External -80 Marks, Internal 50 Marks)
1. Revision of old items
2. A traditional Padam (Charanams)
3. Technical Analysis of Padam
4. An Abhinaya item with a Secular theme, based on the Indian Poetic Tradition
5. Technical Analysis of the above mentioned item. (Second half)
6. Ashta Rasas of Naatyashaastra (4 Ras as)
7. Technical Analysis of Ashta Rasas of Naatyashaastra
8. Ashta Naayikaas of Naatyashaastra (4 Naayikaas)
9. Technical Analysis of the Ashta Naayikaas of Naatyashaastra
10.Shlokas from Abhinayadarpanam -
a. Revision of old Shlokas
The division of Ma rks for Practical II Nritya is as follows: -
II. Nritya 130 Marks
1. Performance : 40 Marks
2. Technical Analysis in terms of Bhava, Rasa, : 30 Marks
Nayaka, Nayika etc.
Meanings and Philosophical content of the items
3. Shlo kas : 10 Marks
Internal 50 Marks








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Syllabus of Practical -III Music, Tala and Nattuvangam
Total Marks: 60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 20 Marks)
1. Revision of old items
2. Singing of Pada Varnam (Second half - Uttaraangam)
3. Singi ng of Padam (Charanams)
4. Singing of Ashta Naayikaas of Naatyashaastra
5. Nattuvaangam
a. Revision of old items
b. Alaarippu (Khanda Jaati)
b. Pada Varnam (Jatis of Uttaraangam)
6. Recitation of Alaarippu (in Jaati, Adavu and Alaarippu shollu s)
9. Recitation of all Jatis and Muktaisvaram of Pada Varnam (in Jati, Jaati and Adavu shollus
10. Teermaanams Calculation and Recitation holding Taalam for 35 Taalams

The division of Marks for Practical III Music, Tala and Nattuvangam is as follows: -
III. Music, Tala and Nattuvangam 60 Marks
1. Test on talas and Jatis
Recitation of Rhythm Patterns : 25 Marks
2. Singing of the Items : 15 Marks
Internal 20 Marks










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Syllabus of Practical -IV Choreography
Tota l Marks: 60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 20 Marks)

Practical –IV Choreography
1. Choreography of Madhyamakaala Jatis in Aadi Taalam
2. Choreography of Svarams in Aadi Taalam
3. Choreography of Shlokams
4. Choreography of Jaavalis (Pallavi)
The division o f Marks for Practical IV Choreography is as follows: -

IV. Choreography 60 Marks
1. Nritta : 20 Marks
2. Nritya : 20 Marks
Internal 20 Marks






















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B.P.A. (DANCE) DEGREE (FINAL YEAR)
SEMESTER - VI
BHARATA NAT YAM
PRACTICAL
ELECTIVES: CARNATIC MUSIC 60 Marks.
a) 1 Varnam and 1 kirtanam
b) Chaputalas in panchajatis.
OR
ELECTIVES: SOPANAM MUSIC 60 Marks.
a) Svaravali practice, Shari / Kummi and Padam.
b) Muriadantha, Triputa, Marmatala, Kundanachi and Ayyadi.

Note : These electives have 40 Marks external and 20 Marks internal.

ELECTIVES: BHARATA NATYAM 60 Marks.
a) Shabdam.
OR
ELECTIVES: MOHINI ATTAM 60 Marks.
a) Ganapati (Natakurinji) (2nd Half)/ Padam
Recitation of Marma Talam
OR
ELECTIVES: KATHAK 60 Marks.
a) Gat Nikas, Toda/Tukda in different talas
OR
ELECTIVES: ODISS I 60 Marks.
a) Ashtapadi and Intricate arasas.


Note : These electives have 40 Marks external and 20 Marks internal.

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B.P.A. (DANCE) Degree (Fin al Year)
Semester - VI
(BHARATA NATYAM )

THEORY

Paper – I Puranic Mythology and its significance to Indian Classical Dance 40 Marks
Syllabus
1) Myth and mythology

2) Definition, Concept and Significance


3) Importance of Puranic Literature in Socio - Cultural life of India with special reference
to Indian classical dance.

4) Some selected theories of Interpretation of the Myths


5) Puranic pantheon of the deities

6) Vishnu, Shiva, Brahma, Devi and other minor deities: Emergence of these deities as
dominating God Heads in Indian Religion.


7) Epithets of deities and their relevance to Indian classical Dance.

8) Myths and Mythology pertaining to Vishnu, Shiva and Devi as represented in Indian
Classical Dance

9) Selective stories from Puranas.

Project Marks: 20












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B.P.A. (DANCE) Degree (Final Year)
Semester - VI
(BHARATA NATYAM )

THEORY
Syllabus
Paper -II A Comparative Study of Dance Systems of the
Countries of South East Asia. 40 Marks


1. South East Asian Dance – Balinese, Javanese, Cambodian, Thal, Kandyan, Burmese –
their relationship to the parent dance of India.

2. The prominence of Ramayana and Mahabharata in South East Asian stage.

Internal E valuation - 20 Marks
































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B.P.A. (DANCE) DEGREE (FINAL YEAR)
SEMESTER - VI
MOHINI ATTAM
PRAC TICALS
Syllabus of Practical -I Nritta
Total Marks:130 (External -80 Marks, Internal 50 Marks)
1. Revision of old items
2. Nritta Item - Panchari Katala
3. Technical Analysis of Panchari Katala.
4. Jati analysation of the item
5. Technical Analysis of Pada Va rnam
6. Revision of Shlokas from Balaramabharatam
a. Definition Shlokas of Asthira Pada
b. Definition Shlokas of vaksha, parshva and kati
c. Definition Shlokas of drishti bhedas
The division of Marks for Practical -I Nritta is as follows: -

I. Nritta 130 Marks
1. Performance : 40 Marks
2. Technical Analysis : 30 Marks
3. Shlokas : 10 Marks
Internal 50 Marks









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Syllabus of Practical II Nritya
Total Marks:130 (External -80 Marks, Internal 50 Marks)

1. Revision of old items
2. A traditional Padam (Charanams)
3. Technical Analysis of Padam
4. An Abhinaya item with a Secular theme, based on the Indian Poetic Tradition
5. Technical Analysis of the above mentioned item. (Second half)
6. Ashta Rasas of Naatyashaastra (4 Rasas)
7. Tec hnical Analysis of Ashta Rasas of Naatyashaastra
8. Ashta Naayikaas of Naatyashaastra (4 Naayikaas)
9. Technical Analysis of the Ashta Naayikaas of Naatyashaastra
10.Shlokas from Abhinayadarpanam -
a. Revision of old Shlokas
The division of Marks for Pr actical II Nritya is as follows: -
II. Nritya 130 Marks
1. Performance : 40 Marks
2. Technical Analysis in terms of Bhava, Rasa, : 30 Marks
Nayaka, Nayika etc.
Meanings and Philosophical content of the items
3. Shlokas : 10 Marks
Internal 50 Marks







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Syllabus of Practical III Music, Tala and Nattuvangam
Total Marks:60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 20 Marks)
1. Revision of old items
2. Singing of Panachari Katala
3. Singing of Padam
4. Singing of Ashta Naayikaas of Naatyashaastra
5. Nattuvaangam
a. Revision of old items
b. Jiva

6. Recitation of Sopana Talas
9. Recitation of all Jatis and Kalashams
The division of Marks for Practical III Music, Tala and Nattuvangam is as follow s:-
III. Music, Tala and Nattuvangam 60 Marks
1. Test on talas and Jatis
Recitation of Rhythm Patterns : 25 Marks
2. Singing of the Items : 15 Marks
Internal 20 Marks















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Syllabus of Practical IV Choreograph y
Total Marks:60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 20 Marks)
1. Choreography of Madhyamakaala Jatis in Aadi Taalam
2. Choreography of Svarams in Aadi Taalam
3. Choreography of Shlokams
4. Choreography of Padam s

The division of Marks for Practical IV Chore ography is as follows: -

IV. Choreography 60 Marks
1. Nritta : 20 Marks
2. Nritya : 20 Marks
Internal 20 Marks






















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B.P.A. (DANCE) DEGREE (FINAL YEAR)
SEMESTER - VI
MOHINI ATTAM
PRACTICAL
ELEC TIVES: CARNATIC MUSIC 60 Marks.

a) 1 Varnam and 1 Kirtanam
b) Chaputalas in panchajatis.
OR
ELECTIVES: SOPANAM MUSIC 60 Marks.
a) Svaravali practice, Shari / Kummi and Padam.
b) Muriadantha, Triputa, Marmatala, Kundanachi and Ayyadi.

Note : These electives have 40 Marks external and 20 Marks internal.

ELECTIVES: BHARATA NATYAM 60 Marks.
a) Shabdam.
OR
ELECTIVES: MOHINI ATTAM 60 Marks.
a) Nattak urunji Ganapati
Analysis of Sahitya
OR
ELEC TIVES: KATHAK 60 Marks.
a) Gat Nikas, Toda/Tukda in different talas
OR
ELECT IVES: ODISSI 60 Marks.
a) Ashtapadi and Intricate arasas.


Note : These electives have 40 Marks external and 20 Marks internal.





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B.P.A. (DANCE) Degree (Final Year)
Semester - VI
(MOHINI ATTAM )

THEORY
Syllabus
Paper – I Puranic Mythology and its significance to Indian Classical Dance 40 Marks
1) Myth and mythology

2) Definition, Concept and Significance


3) Importance of Puranic Literature in Socio - Cultural life of India with special reference
to Indian classical dance.

4) Some selected theories of Interpretation of the Myths


5) Puranic pantheon of the deities

6) Vishnu, Shiva, Brahma, Devi and other minor deities: Emergence of these deities as
dominating God Heads in Indian Religion.


7) Epithets of deities and their relevance to Indian classical Dance.

8) Myths and Mythology pertaining to Vishnu, Shiva and Devi as represented in Indian
Classical Dance

9) Selective stories from Puranas.

Project Marks : 20













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B.P.A. (DANCE) Degree (Final Year)
Semester - VI
(MOHINI ATTA M)
THEORY

Paper -II A Comparative Study of Dance Systems of the
Countries of South East Asia. 40 Marks


1. South East Asian Dance – Balinese, Javanese, Cambodian, Thal, Kandyan, Burmese –
their relationship to the parent dance of India.

2. The prominence of Ra mayana and Mahabharata in South East Asian stage.

Internal Evaluation - 20 Marks