Vide Item No 88 R Revised Syllabus of MPA Dance Sem I to IV CBCS_1 Syllabus Mumbai University by munotes
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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE OF M.P.A. (Dance)
2 YEARS PROGRAMME
Proposed Syllabi for Post Graduate Programme in Performing Arts
(Dance) (Bharata Natyam and Mohini Attam)
Distribution of the Credits :
Entire Graduate Programme of Two Years : 100 Credits
Year 1: 25-28 Weeks ( 180 Working Days)
Year 2: 25 -28 Weeks ( 180 Working Days)
One Academic Year : 50 Credits
One Semester : 25 Credits
One Credit : 1 0 hrs (Instru ctional) + 10 hrs (Notional)
Shelf Life : 4 years
M.P.A. Curriculum Framework with Distribution of Marks and Credits
Sr.No. Courses Credits External Internal Total
SEMESTER -I
1. Practical - I Abhinaya - Nritya 7 90 50 140
2. Practical - II Nritta 7 90 50 140
3. Practical - III Teaching Practice 4 50 30 80
4. Paper -I Asian Dramaturgy and
Indian Poetic Tradition (Theory) 7 90 50 140
Total 25 320 180 500
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SEMESTER II
1. Practical -I Abhinaya - Nritya 7 90 50 140
2. Practical -II Nritta 7 90 50 140
3. Practical -III Teaching Practice 4 50 30 80
4. Paper -I Poetics and Western Dance
(Theory) 7 90 50 140
Total 25 320 180 500
Semester III
Elective A
1. Practical -I Nattuvangam 4 50 30 80
2. Practical -II Choreographic
Nattuvangam 3 40 20 60
3. Practical -III Performance 6 80 40 120
4. Paper -I Choreography (Theory) 6 80 40 120
5. Paper -II Research Methodology
(Theory) 6 80 40 120
Total 25 330 170 500
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OR
Elective B
1. Practical -I Nattuvangam 4 50 30 80
2. Practical -II Choreographic
Nattuvangam 3 40 20 60
3. Practical -III Performance 6 80 40 120
4. Practical -IV Advanced Teaching
Practice 6 80 40 120
5. Paper -I Choreography (Theory) 6 80 40 120
Total 25 330 170 500
Semester IV
Elective A
1. Project (Dissertation +Viva Voce) 6+4 120 80 200
2. Practical -I Nattuvangam 3 40 20 60
3. Practical -II Choreographic
Nattuvangam 2 30 10 40
4. Practical -III Performance 5 60 40 100
5. Paper -I Movement Studies (Theory) 5 60 40 100
Total 25 310 190 500
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OR
Elective B
1. Practical -I Nattuvangam 3 40 20 60
2. Practical -II Choreographic
Nattuvangam 5 60 40 100
3. Practical -III Performance 5 60 40 100
4. Practical -IV Advanced Teaching
Practice 3 40 20 60
5. Practical -V Choreography of
Varnam 4 50 30 80
6. Paper -I Movement Studies (Theory) 5 60 40 100
Total 25 310 190 500
The students are supposed to continue with the Elective chosen in the Third
Semester.
Evaluation pattern for both the years will be 60:40
(That is 60% for External Examination and 40% for the Internal
Continuous Evaluation).
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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE OF M.P.A. (Dance)
2 YEARS PROGRAMME
Proposed Syllabi for Post Graduate Programme in Performing Arts
(Dance) (Kathak)
Distribution of the Credits :
Entire Graduate Programme of Two Years : 100 Credits
Year 1: 25 -28 Weeks ( 180 Working Days)
Year 2: 25 -28 Weeks ( 180 Working Days)
One Academic Year : 50 Credits
One Semester : 25 Credits
One Credit : 1 0 hrs (Instructional) + 10 hrs (Notional)
Shelf Life : 4 years
M.P.A. Curriculum Framework with Distribution of Marks and Credits
Sr.no Courses Credits External Internal Total
Semester I
1. Practical -I Abhinaya - Nritya 7 90 50 140
2. Practical -II Choreography of Tarana 7 90 50 140
3. Practical -III Teaching Practice 4 50 30 80
4. Paper -I Asian Dramaturgy and
Indian Poetic Tradition (Theory) 7 90 50 140
Total 25 320 180 500
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Semester II
1. Practical -I Abhinaya - Nritya 7 90 50 140
2. Practical -II Choreography of Tarana 7 90 50 140
3. Practical -III Teaching Practice 4 50 30 80
4. Paper -I Poetics and Western Dance
(Theory) 7 90 50 140
Total 25 320 180 500
Semester III
Elective A
1. Practical -I Padhant 4 50 30 80
2. Practical -II Tala Variation 3 40 20 60
3. Practical -III Performance 6 80 40 120
4. Paper -I Choreography (Theory) 6 80 40 120
5. Paper -II Research Methodology
(Theory) 6 80 40 120
Total 25 330 170 500
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OR
Elective B
1. Practical -I Padhant 4 50 30 80
2. Practical -II Tala Variation 3 40 20 60
3. Practical -III Performance 6 80 40 120
4. Practical -IV Advanced Teaching
Practice 6 80 40 120
5. Paper -I Choreography (Theory) 6 80 40 120
Total 25 330 170 500
Semester IV
Elective A
1. Project (Dissertation +Viva Voce) 6+4 120 80 200
2. Practical -I Padhant 3 40 20 60
3. Practical -II Tala Variation 2 30 10 40
4. Practical -III Performance 5 60 40 100
5. Paper -I Movement Studies (Theory) 5 60 40 100
Total 25 310 190 500
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OR
Elective B
1. Practical -I Padhant 3 40 20 60
2. Practical -II Tala Variation 5 60 40 100
3. Practical -III Performance 5 60 40 100
4. Practical -IV Advanced Teaching
Practice 3 40 20 60
5. Practical -V Choreography of
Thumri 4 50 30 80
6. Paper -I Movement Studies (Theory) 5 60 40 100
Total 25 310 190 500
The students are supposed to continue with the Elective chosen in the Third
Semester.
Evaluation pattern for both the years will be 60:40
(That is 60% for External Examination and 40% for the Internal
Continuous Evaluation).
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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE OF M.P.A. (Dance)
2 YEARS PROGRAMME
Proposed Syllabi for Post Graduate Programme in Performing Arts
(Dance) (Odissi)
Distribution of the Credits :
Entire Graduate Programme of Two Years : 100 Credits
Year 1: 25 -28 Weeks ( 180 Working Days)
Year 2: 25 -28 Weeks ( 180 Working Days)
One Academic Y ear : 50 Credits
One Semester : 25 Credits
One Credit : 1 0 hrs (Instructional) + 10 hrs (Notional)
Shelf Life : 4 years
M.P.A. Curriculum Framework with Distribution of Marks and Credits
Sr.No Courses Credits External Internal Total
Semester I
1. Practical -I Abhinaya - Nritya 7 90 50 140
2. Practical -II Choreography of Pallavi 7 90 50 140
3. Practical -III Teaching Practice 4 50 30 80
4. Paper -I Asian Dramaturgy and
Indian Poetic Tradition (Theory) 7 90 50 140
Total 25 320 180 500
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Semester II
1. Practical -I Abhinaya - Nritya 7 90 50 140
2. Practical -II Choreography of Pallavi 7 90 50 140
3. Practical -III Teaching Practice 4 50 30 80
4. Paper -I Poetics and Western Dance
(Theory) 7 90 50 140
Total 25 320 180 500
Semester III
Elective A
1. Practical -I Padhant of Various
talas/ukutas/arasa 4 50 30 80
2. Practical -II Tala Variation 3 40 20 60
3. Practical -III Performance 6 80 40 120
4. Paper -I Choreography (Theory) 6 80 40 120
5. Paper -II Research Methodology
(Theory) 6 80 40 120
Total 25 330 170 500
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OR
Elective B
1. Practical -I Padhant of Various
talas/ukutas/arasa 4 50 30 80
2. Practical -II Tala Variation 3 40 20 60
3. Practical -III Performance 6 80 40 120
4. Practical -IV Advanced Teaching
Practice 6 80 40 120
4. Paper -I Choreography (Theory) 6 80 40 120
Total 25 330 170 500
Semester IV
Elective A
1. Project (Dissertation +Viva Voce) 6+4 120 80 200
2. Practical - I Padhant of Various
talas/ukutas/arasa 3 40 20 60
3. Practical - II Tala Variation 2 30 10 40
4. Practical - III Performance 5 60 40 100
5. Paper -I Movement Studies (Theory) 5 60 40 100
Total 25 310 190 500
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OR
Elective B
1. Practical -I Padhant of Various
talas/ukutas/arasa 3 40 20 60
2. Practical -II Tala Variation 5 60 40 100
3. Practical -III Performance 5 60 40 100
4. Practical -IV Advanced Teaching
Practice 3 40 20 60
5. Practical -V Choreography of
Ashtapadi 4 50 30 80
6. Paper -I Movement Studies (Theory) 5 60 40 100
Total 25 310 190 500
The students are supposed to continue with the Elective chosen in the Third
Semester.
Evaluation pattern for both the years will be 60:40
(That is 60% for External Examination and 40% for the Internal
Continuous Evaluation).
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -I
Bharata Natyam
Practicals
Semester -I
Syllabus of Practical -I Nritya Abhinaya
Total Marks: 140 (External -90 Marks, Internal 50 Marks)
1. Learning to choreograph various Shloka s from our ancient Sanskrit texts
2. Learning to choreograph Padam, an item in repertoire of Bharata Natyam in
Tamil, Telugu, Sanskrit, etc.
The division of Marks for Practical -I Nritya Abhinaya is as follows: -
Practical – I 140 Marks
Nritya Abhinaya
(Students have to present Choreography and Perform t he following which is given two hours
before the examination )
a) Choreography of a Shlokam - 30 Marks
b) Choreography of Pa dam - 60 Marks
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90 Marks
60 Marks of Padam to be divided as under: -
Written synopsis - 10 Marks
Clarity of hastas - 10 Marks
Proficiency in Choreography & presentation - 25 Marks
Bhava exposition - 15 Marks
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60 Marks
External Assessment will be 90 Marks and Internal Assessment will be 50 Marks
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Syllabus of Practical -II Nritta Tillana
Total Marks: 140 (External -90 Marks, Internal 50 Marks)
1. Learning to Choreograph Tillana, a Nritta item, of Bharata Natyam repertoire in Adi Talam in
the traditional Pancha Jati format.
2. Knowledge of Pancha Jati in relation to the Adavus.
3. Learn to recite Pancha Jati of Choreographed Tillana in Adi Talam.
The division of Marks for Practical -II Nritta Tillana is as follows: -
Practical – II 140 Marks
Nritta Tillana
(Students have to present Choreography and Perform t he following which is given
two hours before the examinations)
Angashuddha - 20 Marks
Laya Shuddha - 20 Marks
Proficiency in Choreography & presentation - 25 Marks
Recitation of Jaati Shollus - 25 Marks
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-90 Marks
External Assessment will be 90 Marks and Internal Assessment will be 50 Marks
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Syllabus of Practical -III Teaching Practice
Total Marks: 80 (External -50 Marks, Internal 30 Marks)
Practical – III 80 Marks
Teaching Practice
College Examination
Teaching for one academic year at the students own college. The Marks will be given
by the Principal in accordance to the students capacity to teach.
The Marks for ‘Teaching Practice’ shall be submitted to the University by the Head of
The Institution b efore commencement of theory examination.
External Assessment will be 50 Marks and Internal Assessment will be 30 Marks
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -I
Mohini Attam
Practicals
Semester -I
Syllabus of Practical -I Nritya Abhinaya
Total Marks: 140 (External -90 Marks, Internal 50 Marks)
1. Learning to choreograph various S hloka s from our ancient Sanskrit texts
2. Learning to choreograph P adam, an item in repertoire of Mohini Attam in
Malayalam , Manipravalam , Sanskrit, etc.
The division of Marks for Practical -I Nritya Abhinaya is as follows: -
Practical – I 140 Marks
Nritya Abhinaya
(Students have to present Choreography and Perform t he following which is given two hours
before the examinations)
a) Choreography of a Shlokam - 30 Marks
b) Choreography of Padam - 60 Marks
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90 Marks
60 Marks of Padam to be divided as under: -
Written synopsis - 10 Marks
Clarity of hastas - 10 Marks
Proficiency in Choreography & presentation - 25 Marks
Bhava exposition - 15 Marks
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60 Marks
External Assessment will be 90 Marks and Internal Assessment will be 50 Marks
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Syllabus of Practical -II Nritta Tillana (Adi Talam)
Total Marks: 140 (External -90 Marks, Internal 50 Marks)
1. Learning to Choreograph Tillana, a Nritta item, o f Mohini Attam repertoire in Adi Talam in
the traditional Pancha Jati format.
2. Knowledge of Pancha Jati in relation to the Adavus.
3. Learn to recite Pancha Jati of Choreographed Tillana in Adi Talam.
The division of Marks for Practical -II Nritta Tillana (Adi Talam) is as follows: -
Practical – II 140 Marks
Nritta Tillana (Adi Talam)
(Students have to present Choreography and Perform t he following which is given two hours
before the examination )
Anga Shuddha - 20 Marks
Laya Shuddha - 20 Marks
Proficiency in Choreography & presentation - 25 Marks
Composition and recitation of the Shollus
of the jati patterns - 25 Marks
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-90 Marks
External Assessment will be 90 Marks and Internal Assessment will be 50 Marks
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Practical – III 80 Marks
Teaching Practice
College Examination
Teaching for one academic year at the students own college. The Marks will be
given by the Principal in accordance to the student ’s capacity to teach.
The Marks for ‘Teaching Practice’ shall be submitted to the University by the Head of
The Institution before commencement of theory examination.
External Assessment will be 50 Marks and Internal Assessment will be 30 Marks
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -I
Kathak
Practicals
Semester -I
Syllabus of Practical -I Nritya Abhinaya
Total Marks: 140 (External -90 Marks, Internal 50 Marks)
1. Learning to choreograph various S hloka s from our ancient Sanskrit texts
2. Learning to choreograph Gazal or Thumri, items in repertoire of Kathak in Hindi,
Braj Bhasha, Urdu, etc.
The division of Marks for Practical -I Nritya Abhinaya is as follows: -
Practical – I 140 Marks
Nritya Abhinaya
(Students have to present Choreography and Perform t he following which is given two hours
before the examinations)
a) Choreography of a Shloka - 30 Marks
b) Choreography of Gazal or Thumri - 60 Marks
---------------
90 Marks
60 Marks of Gazal or Thumri to be divided as under : -
Written synopsis - 10 Marks
Clarity of hastas - 10 Marks
Proficiency in Choreography & presentation - 25 Marks
Bhava exposition - 15 Marks
---------------
60 Marks
External Assessment will be 90 Marks and Internal Assessment will be 50 Marks
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Syllabus of Practical -II Choreography of Tarana
Total Marks: 140 (External -90 Marks, Internal 50 Marks)
1. Learning to Choreograph Tarana , a Nritta item, o f Kathak repertoire in Teen Tala.
2. Learn to recite the above in the prescribed tala.
The division of Marks for Practical -II Choreography of Tarana is as follows: -
Practical – II 140 Marks
Choreography of Tarana
(Students have to present Choreography and Perform t he following which is given two hours
before the examinations)
Angashuddha - 20 Marks
Laya Shuddha - 20 Marks
Proficiency in Choreography & presentation - 25 Marks
Padhant of ‘bols’ - 25 Marks
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-90 Marks
External Assessment will be 90 Marks and Internal Assessment will be 50 Marks
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Practical – III 80 Marks
Teaching Practice
College Examination
Teaching for one academic year at the students own college. The Marks will be
given by the Principal in accordance to the students capacity to teach.
The Marks for ‘Teachin g Practice’ shall be submitted to the University by the Head of
The Institution before commencement of theory examination.
External Assessment will be 50 Marks and Internal Assessment will be 30 Marks
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -I
Odissi
Practicals
Semester -I
Syllabus of Practical -I Nritya Abhinaya
Total Marks: 140 (External -90 Marks, Internal 50 Marks)
1. Learning to choreograph various Shloka s from our ancient Sanskrit texts
2. Learning to choreograph Padam, an item in repertoire of Odissi in Oriya.
OR
Learning to choreograph a Bhajan , an item in repertoire of Odissi in Sanskrit.
The division of Marks for Practical -I Nritya Abhinaya is as follows: -
Practical – I 140 Marks
Nritya Abhinaya
(Students have to present Choreography and Perform th e following which is given two hours
before the examination )
a) Choreography of a Shloka - 30 Marks
b) Choreography of Oriya Padam - 60 Marks
OR Sanskrit Bhajan
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90 Marks
60 Marks of Padam to be divided as under : -
Written synopsis - 10 Marks
Clarity of hastas - 10 Marks
Proficiency in Choreography & presentation - 25 Marks
Bhava exposition - 15 Marks
---------------
60 Marks
External Assessment will be 90 M arks and Internal Assessment will be 50 Marks
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Syllabus of Practical -II Nritta – Choreography of Pallavi
Total Marks: 140 (External -90 Marks, Internal 50 Marks)
1. Learning to Choreograph Pallavi , a Nritta item, o f Odissi repertoire.
2. Learn to recite the above in the prescribed tala.
Practical – II 140 Marks
Nritta – Choreography of Pallavi
(Students have to present Choreography and Perform t he following which is given
two hours before the examinations)
Anga shuddha - 20 Marks
Layas huddha - 20 Marks
Proficiency in Choreography & presentation - 25 Marks
Composition and recitation of the rhythmic
Syllables/Ukutas - 25 Marks
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-90 Marks
External Assessment will be 90 Marks a nd Internal Assessment will be 50 Marks
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Practical – III 80 Marks
Teaching Practice
College Examination
Teaching for one academic year at the students own college. The Marks will be
given by the Principal in accordance to the students capacity to teach.
The Marks for ‘Teaching Practice’ shall be submitted to the University by the Head of
The Institution before commencement of theory examination.
External Assessment will be 50 Marks an d Internal Assessment will be 30 Marks
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -I
Bharata Natyam, Mohini Attam , Kathak & Odissi
Theory
(Theory Common for all Styles)
Semester -I
Syllabus
Paper -I 140 Marks
Asian Dramaturgy and Indian Poetic Tradition
Concepts of Asian dramaturgy which include ancient Sanskrit
dramas and dramatic traditions, Japanese Noh and Kabuki
Theatres, Peking Opera (Chingzhi ) etc.
The paper will also include a study of the Indian poetic tradition
and its relevance to classical dances.
External Assessment will be for 90 Marks and Internal Assessment will be for 50 Marks
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -I
Bharata Natyam
Practicals
Semester -II
Syllabus of Practical -I Nritya Abhinaya
Total Marks: 140 (External -90 Marks, Internal 50 Marks)
1. Learning to choreograph various Shloka from our ancient Sanskrit texts
2. Learning to choreograph Padam, an item in repertoire of Bharata Natyam in
Tamil, Telugu, Sanskrit, etc.
The division of Marks for Prac tical-I Nritya Abhinaya is as follows: -
Practical – I 140 Marks
Nritya Abhinaya
(Students have to present Choreography and Perform t he following which is given two hours
before the examinations)
a) Choreography of a Shlokam - 30 Marks
b) Choreography of Javali - 60 Marks
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90 Marks
60 Marks of Javali to be divided as under : -
Written synopsis - 10 Marks
Clarity of hastas - 10 Marks
Proficiency in Choreography & presentation - 25 Marks
Bhava exposition - 15 Marks
---------------
60 Marks
External Assessment will be 90 Marks and Internal Assessment will be 50 Marks
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Syllabus of Practical -II Nritta Tillana
Total Marks: 140 (External -90 Marks, Internal 50 Marks)
1. Learning to Choreograph Tilla na, a Nritta item, of Bharata Natyam repertoire in Rupaka
Talam in the traditional Pancha Jati format.
2. Knowledge of Pancha Jati in relation to the Adavus.
3. Learn to recite Pancha Jati of Choreographed Tillana in Rupaka Talam.
The division of Marks for Practical -II Nritta Tillana is as follows: -
Practical – II 140 Marks
Nritta Tillana
(Students have to present Choreography and Perform the following which is given two hours
before the examinations)
Angashuddha - 20 Marks
Laya Shuddha - 20 Marks
Proficiency in Choreography & presentation - 25 Marks
Composition and recitation of the Shollus
of the jati patterns - 25 Marks
---------------
-90 Marks
External Assessment will be 90 Marks and Internal Assessment will be 50 Marks
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Syllabus of Practical -III Teaching Practice
Total Marks: 80 (External -50 Marks, Internal 30 Marks)
Practical – III 80 Marks
Teaching Practice
College Examination
Teaching for one academic year at the students own college. The Marks will be
given by the Principal in accordance to the students capacity to teach.
The Marks for ‘Teaching Practice’ shall be submitted to the University by the Head of
The Institution before commencemen t of theory examination.
External Assessment will be 50 Marks and Internal Assessment will be 30 Marks
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -I
Mohini Attam
Practicals
Semester -II
Syllabus of Practical -I Nritya Abhinaya
Total Marks: 140 (External -90 Marks, Internal 50 Marks)
1. Learning to choreograph various Shloka s from our ancient Sanskrit texts
2. Learning to choreograph Ashtapadi , an item in repertoire of Mohini Attam in
Sanskrit.
The division of Marks for Practical -I Nritya Abhinaya is as follows: -
Practical – I : 140 Marks
Nritya Abhinaya
(Students have to present Choreography and Perform the following which is given two hours
before the examinations)
a) Choreography of a Shlokam - 30 Marks
b) Choreography of Ashtapadi - 60 Marks
---------------
90 Marks
60 Marks of Ashtapa di to be divided as under : -
Written synopsis - 10 Marks
Clarity of hastas - 10 Marks
Proficiency in Choreography & presentation - 25 Marks
Bhava exposition - 15 Marks
---------------
60 Marks
External Assessment will be 90 Marks and Internal Assessment will be 50 Marks
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Syllabus of Practical -II Nritta Tillana
Total Marks: 140 (External -90 Marks, Internal 50 Marks)
1. Learning to Choreograph Tillana, a Nritta item, of Mohini Attam repertoire in Rupaka Talam
in the traditiona l Pancha Jati format.
2. Knowledge of Pancha Jati in relation to the Adavus.
3. Learn to recite Pancha Jati of Choreographed Tillana in Rupaka Talam.
The division of Marks for Practical -II Nritta Tillana is as follows: -
Practical – II 140 Marks
Nritta Tillana
(Students have to present Choreography and Perform the following which is given
two hours before the examinations)
Anga Shuddha - 20 Marks
Laya Shuddha - 20 Marks
Proficiency in Choreography & presentation - 25 Marks
Composition and recitation of the Shollus
of the jati patterns - 25 Marks
---------------
-90 Marks
External Assessment will be 90 Marks and Internal Assessment will be 50 Marks
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Syllabus of Practical -III Teaching Practice
Total Marks: 80 (External -50 Marks, Internal 30 Marks)
Practical – III 80 Marks
Teaching Practice
College Examination
Teaching for one academic year at the students own college. The Marks will be
given by the Principal in accordance to the students capacity to teach.
The Marks for ‘Teaching Practice’ shall be submitted to the University by the Head of
The Institution before commencement of theory examination.
External Assessment will be 50 Marks an d Internal Assessment will be 30 Marks
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -I
Kathak
Practicals
Semester -II
Syllabus of Practical -I Nritya Abhinaya
Total Marks: 140 (External -90 Marks, Internal 50 Marks)
1. Learning to choreograph various S hloka s from our ancient Sanskrit texts
2. Learning to choreograph Gazal or Thumri, items in repertoire of Kathak in Hindi,
Braj Bhasha, Urdu, etc.
The division of Marks for Practical -I Nritya Abhinaya is as follows: -
Practical – I 140 Marks
Nritya Abhinay a
(Students have to present Choreography and Perform the following which is given
two hours before the examinations)
a) Choreography of a Shlokam - 30 Marks
b) Choreography of Gazal or Thumri - 60 Marks
---------------
90 Marks
60 Marks of Gazal or Thumri to be divided as under : -
Written synopsis - 10 Marks
Clarity of hastas - 10 Marks
Proficiency in Choreography & presentation - 25 Marks
Bhava exposition - 15 Marks
---------------
60 Marks
External Assessment will be 90 Marks and Internal Assessment will b e 50 Marks
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Syllabus of Practical -II Choreography of Tarana
Total Marks: 140 (External -90 Marks, Internal 50 Marks)
1. Learning to Choreograph Tarana , a Nritta item, o f Kathak repertoire in Teen Tala/Ek
Tala/Jhap Tala.
2. Learn to recite the above in the prescribed tala.
The division of Marks for Practical -II Choreography of Tarana is as follows: -
Practical – II 140 Marks
Choreography of Tarana
(Students have to present Choreography and Perform the following which is given two hours
before the examinations)
Angashuddha - 20 Marks
Laya Shuddha - 20 Marks
Proficiency in Choreography & presentation - 25 Marks
Padhant of ‘bols’ - 25 Marks
---------------
-90 Marks
External Assessment will be 90 Marks a nd Internal Assessment will be 50 Marks
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Practical – III 80 Marks
Teaching Practice
College Examination
Teaching for one academic year at the students own college. The Marks will be
given by the Principal in accordance to the students capacity to teach.
The Marks for ‘Teaching Practice’ shall be submitted to the University by the Head of
The Institution before commencement of theory examination.
External Assessment will be 50 Marks a nd Internal Assessment will be 30 Marks
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -I
Odissi
Practicals
Semester -II
Syllabus of Practical -I Nritya Abhinaya
Total Marks: 140 (External -90 Marks, Internal 50 Marks)
1. Learning to choreograph various Shloka s from our ancient Sanskrit texts
2. Learning to choreograph Padam, an item in repertoire of Odissi in Oriya.
OR
Learning to choreograph a Bhajan , an item in repertoire of Odissi in Sanskrit.
The division of Marks for Practical -I Nritya Abhinaya is as follows: -
Practical – I 140 Marks
Nritya Abhinaya
(Students have to present Choreography and Perform the following which is given two hours
before the examinations)
a) Choreography of a Shlokam - 30 Marks
b) Choreography of Oriya Padam/ - 60 Marks
Sanskrit Bhajan
---------------
90 Marks
60 Marks of Padam to be divided as under : -
Written synopsis - 10 Marks
Clarity of hastas - 10 Marks
Proficiency in Ch oreography & presentation - 25 Marks
Bhava exposition - 15 Marks
---------------
60 Marks
External Assessment will be 90 Marks and Internal Assessment will be 50 Marks
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Syllabus of Practical -II Nritta – Choreography of Pallavi
Total Marks: 140 (External -90 Marks, Internal 50 Marks)
1. Learning to Choreograph Pallavi , a Nritta item, o f Odissi repertoire.
2. Learn to recite the above in the prescribed tala.
Practical – II 140 Marks
Nritta – Choreography of Pallavi
(Students have to present Choreography and Perform t he following which is given
two hours before the examinations)
Angashuddha - 20 Marks
Laya Shuddha - 20 Marks
Proficiency in Choreography & presentation - 25 Marks
Composition and recitation of the rhythmic
Syllables/Ukutas - 25 Marks
---------------
-90 Marks
External Assessment will be 90 Marks and Internal Assessment will be 50 Marks
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Practical – III 80 Marks
Teaching Practice
College Examination
Teaching for one academic year at the students own college. The Marks will be
given by the Principal in accordance to the students capacity to teach.
The Marks for ‘Teaching Practice’ shall be submitted to the University by the Head of
The Institution before commencement of theory examination.
External Assessment will be 50 Marks and Internal Assessment will be 30 Marks
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -I
Bharata Natyam, Mohini Attam, Kathak & Odissi)
Theory
(Theory Common for all Styles)
Semester -II
Syllabus
Paper -I 140 Marks
Poetics and Western Dance
1. Study of Indian Schools of Poetics with Special
Emphasis on Alankara, Rasa, Dhvani
2. Western Ballet – Origin, History & Development.
3. The emergence of Contemporary Expressive Dance
in the West and its impact on Contemporary dance
practice in India.
External Assessment will be for 90 Marks and Internal Assessment will be for 50 Marks
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -II
Practicals
Bharata Natyam
Semester -III
Elective -A
Syllabu s of Practical -I Nattuvangam
Total Marks: 80 (External -50 Marks, Internal 30 Marks)
1. Learning to play the art of playing Nattuvangam (cymbals) for Bharata Natyam style.
2. Learning to play the traditional items of repertoire in Nattuvangam.
The division of Marks for Practical -I Nattuvangam is as follows: -
Practical -I Nattuvangam Total: 80 Marks
a) Nattuvangam with singing or recitation of
Alarippu, Jatiswaram and Panchajatis of Tillana - 50 Marks
The division of Marks will be as follows : -
i) Proficiency in Laya - 15 Marks
ii) Clarity of diction - 15 Marks
iii) Proficiency in Playing talam - 10 Marks
iv) General Presentation - 10 Marks
-----------------
50 Marks
Internal Assessment for - 30 Marks.
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Syllabu s of Practical -II Choreographic Nattuvangam
Total Marks: 60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 20 Marks)
1. Learning to play jati in various jaatis in Nattuvangam
2. Learning to play the Kalai or Gati of a Jati
3. Learning to compose and play the shollus (recitation of bols) for specific Adavu Jatis
and Teermanam
4. Learning to play extempore Nattuvangam of Svaras
The division of Marks for Practical -II Choreographic Nattuvangam is as follows: -
Practical -II Choreographic Nattuvangam Total : 60 Marks
The Marks will be divided as follows : -
i) Changing ‘Jatis’ of a ‘Jaati’ - 10 Marks
and doing ;natuvangam’ for it.
ii) Changing ‘Kalai’ or ‘Gati’ - 10 Marks
of a ‘Jati’
iii) Composing ‘Shollus’ for a - 10 Marks
series of specified ‘Adavu
Jatis’ and ‘Teermanam’
iv) Doing extempore - 10 Marks
Nattuvangam of ‘Svaras’.
----------------------
40 Marks
Internal Assessment for 20 Marks
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Syllabu s of Practical -III Performance
Total Marks: 120 (External -80 Marks, Internal 4 0 Marks)
Following items of the Bharata Natyam repertoire to be performed on stage: -
i) Alarippu
ii) Jatiswaram
iii) Shabdam
iv) Varnam
v) Padam or Kirtanam
The division of Marks for Practical -III Performance is as follows: -
Practical -III Performance Total: 120 Marks
Stage performance for one hour from the prescribed syllabus.
The items to be selected by the examiner s. 80 Marks
Internal Assessment 40 Marks.
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -II
Theory
Bharata Natyam
Semester -III
Elective –A
Syllabus
Paper -II Research Methodology: Total : 120 Marks
I: Foundation of Research
Key terms - Meaning and Nature of research, investigation, exploration, examination, analysis,
hypothesis, data, methods and techniques, results and findings Research skills Stages of
research
II: Materials and tools of research and Review of Literature
Books, anthologies, thesauruses, encyclopa edia, conference proceedings, unpublished theses,
newspaper articles, journals, govt. publications, e -journals, web references etc
III: Research Methods and Research Methodology
IV: Research in Dance and Dance Literature
Research methods, Research methods in Literature, How research in Dance is
different from research in other streams, Emerging areas of research in Dance and literature,
Connective, eco -centric research models, use of theories in research
V: Process of Research
VI: Research Design
VII: Interpretation and Report Writing
VIII: Study of Selected Research Papers/Proposals
External 80 Marks and Internal 40 Marks.
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -II
Practicals
Bharata Natyam
Semester -III
Elective –B
Syllabu s of Practical -I Nattuvangam
Total Marks: 80 (External -50 Marks, Internal 30 Marks)
1. Learning to play the art of playing Nattuvangam (cymbals) for Bharata Natyam style.
2. Learning to play the traditional items of repertoire in Nattuvangam.
The division of Marks for Practical -I Nattuvangam is as follows: -
Practical -I Nattuvangam Total : 80 Marks
a) Nattuvangam with singing or recitation of
Alarippu, Jatiswaram and Panchajatis of Tillana - 50 Marks
The division of Marks will be as follows : -
i) Proficiency in Laya - 15 Marks
ii) Clarity of diction - 15 Marks
iii) Proficiency in Playing talam - 10 Marks
iv) General Presentation - 10 Marks
-----------------
50 Marks
Internal Assessment for - 30 Marks.
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Syllabu s of Practical -II Choreographic Nattuvangam
Total Marks: 60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 20 Marks)
1. Learning to play jati in various jaatis in Nattuvangam
2. Learning to play the Kalai or Gati of a Jati
3. Learning to compose and play the shollus (recitation of bols ) for specific Adavu Jatis
and Teermanam
4. Learning to play extempore Nattuvangam of Svaras
The division of Marks for Practical -II Choreographic Nattuvangam is as follows: -
Practical -II Choreogra phic Nattuvangam Total : 60 Marks
The Marks will be divided as follows : -
i) Changing ‘Jatis’ of a ‘Jaati’ - 10 Marks
and doing ;natuvangam’ for it.
ii) Changing ‘Kalai’ or ‘Gati’ - 10 Marks
of a ‘Jati’
iii) Composing ‘Shollus’ for a - 10 Marks
series of specified ‘Adavu
Jatis’ and ‘Teermanam’
iv) Doin g extempore - 10 Marks
nattuvangam of ‘Svaras’.
----------------------
40 Marks
Internal Assessment for 20 Marks
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Syllabu s of Practical -III Performance
Total Marks: 120 (External -80 Marks, Internal 4 0 Marks)
Following items of the Bharata Natyam repertoire to be performed on stage: -
i) Alarippu
ii) Jatiswaram
iii) Shabdam
iv) Varnam
v) Padam or Kirtanam
The division of Marks for Practical -III Performance is as follows: -
Practical -III Performance Total: 120 Marks
Stage performance for one hour from the prescribed syllabus.
The items to be selected by the examiner s. 80 Marks
Internal Assessment 40 Marks.
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Practical -IV Advance d Teaching Practice (College Examination) Total: 120 Marks
Teaching handicapped persons Dance Therapy at Institutions selected by the college.
The Marks will be given by the Principal in consultation with the supervising teachers
concerned.
OR
Teaching for one year at the student’s own co llege. The student will take practical
classes and 8 theory lectures under the supervision of the teachers concerned. The Marks will
be given by the Principal in consultation with the supervising teachers concerned.
Total Marks: 120 (External -80 Marks, In ternal 4 0 Marks)
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -II
Practicals
Mohini Attam
Semester -III
Elective –A
Syllabu s of Practical -I Nattuvangam
Total Marks: 80 (External -50 Marks, Internal 30 Marks)
1. Learning to play the art of playing Nattuvan gam (cymbals) for Mohini Attam style.
2. Learning to play the traditional items of repertoire in Nattuvangam.
The division of Marks for Practical -I Nattuvangam is as follows: -
Practical -I Nattuvanga m Total : 80 Marks
a) Nattuvangam with singing or rec itation of
Ganapati , Mukhachalam and Jeeva
The division of Marks will be as follows : -
i) Proficiency in Laya - 15 Marks
ii) Clarity of diction - 15 Marks
iii) Proficiency in Playing talam - 10 Marks
iv) General Presentation - 10 Marks
-----------------
50 Marks
Internal Assessment for - 30 Marks.
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Syllabu s of Practical -II Choreographic Nattuvangam
Total Marks: 60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 20 Marks)
1. Learning to play jati in various jaatis in Nattuvangam
2. Learning to play the Kalai or Gati of a Jati
3. Learning to compose and play the shollus (recitation of bols) for specific Adavu Jatis
and Teermanam
4. Learning to play extempore Nattuvangam of Svaras
The division of Marks for Practical -II Choreographic Nattuva ngam is as follows: -
Practical -II Choreographic Nattuvangam Total : 60 Marks
The Marks will be divided as follows : -
i) Changing ‘Jaati’ of a ‘Jatis’ - 10 Marks
and doing ;natuvangam’ for it.
ii) Changing ‘Kalai’ or ‘Gati’ - 10 Marks
of a ‘Jati’
iii) Comp osing ‘Shollus’ for a - 10 Marks
series of specified ‘Adavu
Jatis’ and ‘Teermanam’
iv) Doing extempore - 10 Marks
nattuvangam of ‘Svaras’.
----------------------
40 Marks
Internal Assessment for 20 Marks
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Syllabu s of Practical -III Performance
Total Marks: 120 (External -80 Marks, Internal 4 0 Marks)
Follo wing items of the Mohini Attam repertoire to be performed on stage: -
i) Chollakettu
ii) Ganapati - Natakuranji or Arabhi
iii) Mukhachalam
iv) Two Padams prescribed in the syllabus
v) Ashtapadi prescribed in the syllabus
The division of Marks for Practical -III Performance is as follows: -
Practical -III Performance Total: 120 Marks
Stage performance for one hour from the prescribed syllabus.
The items to be selected by the examiner s. 80 Marks
Internal Assessment 40 Marks.
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -II
Theory
Mohini Attam
Semester -III
Elective –A
Syllabus
Paper – II Research Methodology: Total : 120 Marks
I: Foundation of Research
Key terms - Meaning and Nature of research, investigation, exploration, examination, analysis,
hypothesis, data, methods and techniques, results and findings Research skills Stages of
research
II: Materials and tools of research and Review of Literature
Books, anthologies, thesauruses, encyclopaedia, conference proceedings, unpublished theses,
newspaper articles, journals, govt. publications, e -journals, web references etc
III: Research Methods a nd Research Methodology
IV: Research in Dance and Dance Literature
Research methods, Research methods in Literature, How research in Dance is
different from research in other streams, Emerging areas of research in Dance and literature,
Connective, ec o-centric research models, use of theories in research
V: Process of Research
VI: Research Design
VII: Interpretation and Report Writing
VIII: Study of Selected Research Papers/Proposals
External 80 Marks and Internal 40 Marks.
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -II)
Practicals
Mohini Attam
Semester -III
Elective –B
Syllabu s of Practical -I Nattuvangam
Total Marks: 80 (External -50 Marks, Internal 30 Marks)
1. Learning to play the art of playing Nattuvangam (cymbals) for Bharata Natyam style.
2. Learning to play the traditional items of repertoire in Nattuvangam.
The division of Marks for Practical -I Nattuvangam is as follows: -
Practical -I Nattuvangam Total : 80 Marks
a) Nattuvangam with singing or recitation of
Gana pati , Mukhachalam and Jeeva
The division of Marks will be as follows: -
i) Proficiency in Laya - 15 Marks
ii) Clarity of diction - 15 Marks
iii) Proficiency in Playing talam - 10 Marks
iv) General Presentation - 10 Marks
-----------------
50 Marks
Internal Assessment for - 30 Marks.
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Syllabu s of Practical -II Choreographic Nattuvangam
Total Marks: 60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 20 Marks)
1. Learning to play jati in various jaatis in Nattuvangam
2. Learning to play the Kalai or Gati of a Jati
3. Learning to compose and play the shollus (recitation of bols) for specific Adavu Jatis
and Teermanam
4. Learning to play extempore Nattuvangam of Svaras
The division of Marks for Practical -II Choreographic Nattuvangam is as follows: -
Practical -II Choreographic Nattuvangam Total : 60 Marks
The Marks will be divided as follows : -
i) Changing ‘Jatis’ of a ‘Jaati’ - 10 Marks
and doing ;natuvangam’ for it.
ii) Changing ‘Kalai’ or ‘Gati’ - 10 Marks
of a ‘Jati’
iii) Composing ‘Shollus’ for a - 10 Marks
series of specified ‘Adavu
Jatis’ and ‘Teermanam’
iv) Doing extempore - 10 Marks
nattuvangam of ‘Svaras’.
----------------------
40 Marks
Internal Assessment for 20 Marks
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Syllabu s of Practical -III Performance
Total Marks: 120 (External -80 Marks, Internal 4 0 Marks)
Follo wing items of the Mohini Attam repertoire to be performed on stage: -
i) Chollakettu
ii) Ganapati - Natakuranji or Arabhi
iii) Mukhachalam
iv) Two Padams prescribed in the syllabus
v) Ashtapadi prescribed in the syllabus
The division of Marks for Practical -III Performance is as follows: -
Practical -III Performance Total: 120 Marks
Stage performance for one hour from the prescribed syllabus.
The items to be selected by the examiner s. 80 Marks
Internal Assessment 40 Marks.
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Practical -IV Advance d Teaching Practice (College Examination) Total: 120 Marks
Teaching handicapped persons Dance Therapy at Institutions selected by the college.
The Marks will be given by the Principal in consultation with the supervising teachers
concerned.
OR
Teaching for one year at the student’s own college. The student will take practical
classes and 8 theory lectures under the supervision of the teachers co ncerned. The Marks will
be given by the Principal in consultation with the supervising teachers concerned.
Total Marks: 120 (External -80 Marks, Internal 4 0 Marks)
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -II
Theory
Kathak
Semester -III
Elective –A
Syllabus
Paper II Research Methodology: Total: 120 Marks
I: Foundation of Research
Key terms - Meaning and Nature of research, investigation, exploration, examination, analysis,
hypothesis, data, methods and techniques, results and findings Research skills Stages of
research
II: Materials and tools of research and Review of Literature
Books, anthologies, thesauruses, encyclopedia , conference proceedings, unpublished theses,
newspaper articles, journals, govt. publications, e -journals, web references etc
III: Research Methods and Research Methodology
IV: Research in Dance and Dance Literature
Research methods , Research methods in Literature, How research in Dance is
different from research in other streams, Emerging areas of research in Dance and literature,
Connective, eco -centric research models, use of theories in research
V: Process of Research
VI: Research Design
VII: Interpretation and Report Writing
VIII: Study of Selected Research Papers/Proposals
External 80 Marks and Internal 40 Marks.
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Syllabu s of Practical -I Padhant
Total Marks: 80 (External -50 Marks, Internal 30 Marks)
Learning to do the recitation (Padhant) in various talas used in Kathak.
The division of Marks for Practical -I Padhant is as follows: -
Practical -I Padhant Total: 80 Marks
The students will be asked to do Padhant in various talas. The division of Marks will
be as follows : -
i) Proficiency in laya - 15 Marks
ii) Proficiency in tala - 15 Marks
iii) Anga & General presentation - 20 Marks
-----------------------
50 Marks
Internal Assessment for 30 Marks
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Syllabu s of Practical -II Tala Variation
Total Marks: 60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 2 0 Marks)
1. Learning to change the tala of a given ‘toda’, ‘tukda;,‘Paran’.
2. Learning to change the lay as (speed s) at a particular recitative place .
3. Learning to compose ‘bols’ of an unknown Choreographic piece in a given tala .
The division of Marks for Practical -II Tala Variation is as follows: -
Practical -II Tala Variation Total - 60 Marks
i) Changing the tala of a given ‘toda’, ‘tukda;,‘Paran’ - 15 Marks
ii) Changing the lay as (speed s) at a particular recitative
place. - 15 Marks
iii Composing of ‘bols’ of an unknown Choreographic - 10 Marks
piece in a given tala.
-----------------
40 Marks
Inter nal Assessment for 20 Marks
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Syllabu s of Practical -III Performance
Total Marks: 120 (External -80 Marks, Internal 4 0 Marks)
Follo wing items of the Kathak repertoire to be performed on stage: -
i) Ganeshavandana
ii) Advanced Jhap tal/Teen tal/Raas tal
iii) Gat Bhaav – Makhan Chori and Paniya Bharan
iv) Seedhi Gat, Matki Gat and Murli Gat
v) Bhavabhinaya of a small bhajan
vi) Vishnuvandana
vii) Kavit
The division of Marks for Practical -III Performance is as follows: -
Practical -III Performance Total : 120 Marks
Stage performance for one hour from the prescribed syllabus.
The items to be selected by the examiner s. - 80 Marks
Internal Assessment for - 40 Marks
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -II
Practicals
Kathak
Semester -III
Elective –B
Syllabu s of Practical -I Padhant
Total Marks: 80 (External -50 Marks, Internal 30 Marks)
Learning to do the recitation (Padhant) in various talas used in Kathak.
The division of Marks for Practical -I Padhant is as follows: -
Practical -I Padhant Total : 80 Marks
The students will be asked to do Padhant in various talas. The division of Marks will
be as follows :-
i) Proficiency in laya - 15 Marks
ii) Proficiency i n tala - 15 Marks
iii) Anga & General presentation - 20 Marks
-----------------------
50 Marks
Internal Assessment for 30 Marks
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Syllabu s of Practical -II Tala Variation
Total Marks: 60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 2 0 Marks)
1. Learning to change the tala of a given ‘toda’, ‘tukda;,‘Paran’.
2. Learning to change the lay as (speed s) at a particular recitative place .
3. Learning to compose ‘bols’ of an unknown Choreographic piece in a given tala .
The division of Marks for Practical -II Tala Variation is as follows: -
Practical -II Tala Variation Total - 60 Marks
i) Changing the tala of a given ‘toda’, ‘tukda;,‘Paran’ - 15 Marks
ii) Changing the lay as (speed s) at a particular recitative - 15 Marks
place.
iii Composing of ‘bols’ of an unknown Choreographic - 10 Marks
piece in a given tala.
-----------------
40 Marks
Internal Assessment for 20 Marks
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Syllabu s of Practical -III Performance
Total Marks: 120 (External -80 Marks, Internal 4 0 Marks)
Follo wing items of the Kathak repertoire to be performed on stage: -
i) Ganeshavandana
ii) Advanced Jhap tal/Teen tal/Raas tal
iii) Gat Bhaav – Makhan Chori and Paniya Bharan
iv) Seedhi Gat, Matki Gat and Murli Gat
v) Bhavabhinaya of a small bhajan
vi) Vishnuvandana
vii) Kavit
The division of Marks for Practical -III Performance is as follows: -
Practical -III Performance Total : 120 Marks
Stage performance for one hour from the prescribed syllabus.
The items to be selected by the examiner s. - 80 Marks
Internal Assessment - 40 Marks
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Practical -IV Advanced Teaching Practi ce (College Examination) - Total : 120 Marks
Teaching handicapped persons in Dance Therapy at Institutions selected by the
college. The Marks will be given by the Principal in consultation with the supervising
teachers concerned.
OR
Teaching for one year at the students own college. The student will take practical classes and
8 theory lectures under the supervision of the teachers concerned. The Marks will be given by
the Principal in consultation with the supervising teachers concerned.
Total Marks: 120 (External -80 Marks, Internal 4 0 Marks)
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -II
Theory
Odissi
Semester -III
Elective –A
Syllabus
Paper – II Research Methodology: Total : 120 Marks
I: Foundation of Research
Key terms - Meaning and Nature of research, investigation, exploration, examination,
analysis, hypothesis, data, methods and techniques, results and findings Research
skills Stages of research
II: Materials and tools of research and Review of Literature
Books, anthologies, thesauruses, encyclopaedia, conference proceedings, unpublished
theses, newspaper articles, journals, govt. publications, e -journals, web references etc
III: Research Methods and Research Methodology
IV: Research in Dance and Dance Literature
Research methods, Re search methods in Literature, How research in Dance is
different from research in other streams, Emerging areas of research in Dance and
literature, Connective, eco -centric research models, use of theories in research
V: Process of Research
VI: Research Design
VII: Interpretation and Report Writing
VIII: Study of Selected Research Papers/Proposals
External 80 Marks and Internal 40 Marks.
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -II
Practical
Odissi
Semester -III
Elective –A
Syllabus of Practical -I Padhant of Variou s talas/ukutas/arasa
Learning to do the Padhant with singing or recitation of talas/ukutas/arasa
Practical -I Padhant of Variou s talas/ukutas/arasa Total : 80 Marks
a) Padhant with singing or recitation of
talas/ukutas/arasa - 50 Marks
The division of Marks will be as follows: -
i) Proficiency in Laya - 13 Marks
ii) Proficiency in tala - 12 Marks
iii) Proficiency in Arasa - 13 Marks
iv) Proficiency in General - 12 Marks
presentation
-----------------
50 Marks
Internal Assessment for - 30 Marks.
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Syllabus of Practical -II Tala V ariation
1. Learning to change the ‘Jaati’ Variation of nritta piece.
2. Learning to change the ‘Gati’ (speed).
3. Learning to compose ‘ukutas ’ of an unknown c horeographic piece in a given tala.
Practical -II Tala V ariation Total : 60 Marks
The Marks will be divided as follows : -
i) Changing ‘ Jaati’ Variation - 15 Marks
of given nritta piece .
ii) Changing ‘Gati’ (Speed) - 15 Marks
iii) Composing of ‘ukutas’ of - 10 Marks
An unknown choreographic
Piece.
----------------------
40 Marks
Internal Assessment for 20 Marks
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Syllabu s of Practical -III Performance
Total Marks: 120 (External -80 Marks, Internal 4 0 Marks)
Follo wing items of the Odissi repertoire to be performed on stage: -
i) Mangalacharan
ii) Battu Nritta
iii) Pallavi
iv) Oriya Abhinaya
v) Ashtapadi
vi) Moksha
The division of Marks for Practical -III Performance is as follows: -
Practical -III Performance Total : 120 Marks
Stage performance for one hour from the prescribed syllabus.
The items to be selected by the examiner s. - 80 Marks
Internal Assessment for - 40 Marks
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -II
Practicals
Odissi
Semester -III
Elective –B
Syllabus of Practical -I Padhant of Variou s talas/ukutas/arasa
Total Marks: 80 (External -50 Marks, Internal 3 0 Marks)
Learning to do the Padhant with singing or recitation of talas/ukutas/arasa
Practical -I Padhant of Variou s talas/ukutas/arasa Total : 80 Marks
a) Padhant with singing or recitation of
talas/ukutas/arasa - 50 Marks
The division of Marks will be as follows: -
i) Proficiency in Laya - 13 Marks
ii) Proficiency in tala - 12 Marks
iii) Proficiency in Arasa - 13 Marks
iv) Proficiency in General - 12 Marks
presentation
-----------------
50 Marks
Internal Assessment for - 30 Marks.
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Syllabus of Practical -II Tala V ariation
Total Marks: 60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 2 0 Marks)
1. Learning to change the ‘Jaati’ Variation of nritta piece.
2. Learning to change the ‘Gati’ (speed).
3. Learning to compose ‘ukutas ’ of an unknown c horeographic piece in a given tala.
Practical -II Tala V ariation Total : 60 Marks
The Marks will be divided as follows : -
i) Changing ‘ Jaati’ Variation - 15 Marks
of given nritta piece .
ii) Changing ‘Gati’ (Speed) - 15 Marks
iii) Composing of ‘ukutas’ of - 10 Marks
An unknown choreographic
Piece.
----------------------
40 Marks
Internal Assessment for 20 Marks
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Syllabu s of Practical -III Performance
Total Marks: 120 (External -80 Marks, Internal 4 0 Marks)
Follo wing items of the Odissi repertoire to be performed on stage: -
i) Mangalacharan
ii) Battu Nritta
iii) Pallavi
iv) Oriya Abhinaya
v) Ashtapadi
vi) Moksha
The division of Marks for Practical -III Performance is as follows: -
Practical -III Performance Total : 120 Marks
Stage performance for one hour from the prescribed syllabus.
The items to be selected by the examiner s. - 80 Marks
Internal Assessment for - 40 Marks
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Practical -IV Advance d Teaching Practice (C ollege Examination) Total : 120 Marks
Teaching handicapped persons Dance Therapy at Institutions selected by the college.
The Marks will be given by the Principal in consultation with the supervising teachers
concerned.
OR
Teaching for one year at the student’s own college. The student will take practical
classes and 8 theory lectures un der the supervision of the teachers concerned. The Marks will
be given by the Principal in consultation with the supervising teachers concerned.
80 Marks
Internal Assessment 40 Marks.
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -II
Bharata Natyam, Mohini Attam, Kathak & Odissi
Theory
(Theory Common for all Styles)
Semester -III
Syllabus
Paper -I 120 Marks
Choreography
(Common to Elective A and Elective B)
1) Analysis of the principles of Aesthetics involved in Traditional Dance
Choreography.
2) The stage conventions for a Traditional Dance performance and their
applicability to the contemporary trends in Dance presentation.
3) The influence of Religious and Ritualistic Traditions and their
applicability to the contemporary Dance Choreography.
4) Modern concept of Choreography
5) Practice of modern free expression as evolved in the West and the
possibility of its adoption or adaptation in Indian Dance.
6) Latest trends in Choreography in Indian Dance.
7) Technique o f modern stage presentation as to Script writing, Music,
Direction, Costumes, Lighting , Sets etc.
External Assessment for 80 Marks and Internal Assessment for 40 Marks
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -II
Bharata Natyam
Semester -IV
Elective –A
Project (Dissertation + Viva Voce) Total : 200 Marks
To be submitted before the practical examination, it should have 150 -200 pages.
The division of Marks is as follows: -
i) Dissertation - 120 Marks
ii) Viva – voce - 80 Marks
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -II
Practicals
Bharata Natyam
Semester -IV
Elective –A
Syllabu s of Practical -I Nattuvangam
Total Marks: 6 0 (External -40 Marks, Internal 20 Marks)
1. Learning to play the art of playing Nattuvangam (cymbals) for Bharata Natyam style.
2. Learning to play the traditional items of repertoire in Nattuvangam.
The division of Marks for Practical -I Nattuvangam is as follows: -
Practical -I Nattuvangam Total: 60 Marks
a) Nattuvangam with singing or recitation of
Alarippu, Jatiswaram and Panchajatis of Tillana
The division of Marks will be as follows: -
i) Proficiency in Laya - 10 Marks
ii) Clarity of diction - 10 Marks
iii) Proficiency in Playing talam - 10 Marks
iv) General Presentation - 10 Marks
-----------------
40 Marks
Internal Assessment for - 20 Marks.
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Syllabu s of Practical -II Choreographic Nattuvangam
Total Marks: 40 (External -30 Marks, Internal 1 0 Marks)
1. Learning to play jati in various jaatis in Nattuvangam
2. Learning to play the Kalai or Gati of a Jati
3. Learning to compose and play the shollus (recitation of bols) for specific Adavu Jatis
and Teermanam
4. Learning to play extempore Nattuvangam of Svaras
The division of Marks for Practical -II Choreographic Nattuvangam is as follows: -
Practical -II Choreographic Nattuvangam Total: 40 Marks
The Marks will be divided as follows: -
i) Changing ‘Jatis’ of a ‘Jaati’ - 08 Marks
and doing ;natuvangam’ for it.
ii) Changing ‘Kalai’ or ‘Gati’ - 08 Marks
of a ‘Jati’
iii) Composing ‘Shollus’ for a - 08 Marks
series of specified ‘Adavu
Jatis’ and ‘Teermanam’
iv) Doing extempore - 06 Marks
nattuvangam of ‘Svaras’.
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30 Marks
Internal Assessment for 10 Marks
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Syllabu s of Practical -III Performance
Total Marks: 100 (External -60 Marks, Internal 4 0 Marks)
Following items of the Bharata Natyam repertoire to be performed on stage: -
i) Javali
ii) Ashtapadi
iii) Ashtanayika
iv) Ashtarasas
v) Shlokam
vi) Tillana
The division of Marks for Practical -III Performance is as follows: -
Practical -III Performance Total: 100 Marks
Stage performance for one hour from the prescribed syllabus.
The items to be selected by the exam iners. 60 Marks
Internal Assessment 40 Marks.
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -II
Practicals
Bharata Natyam
Semester -IV
Elective –B
Syllabu s of Practical -I Nattuvangam
Total Marks: 60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 20 Marks)
1. Learning to play the art of playing Nattuvangam (cymbals) for Bharata Natyam style.
2. Learning to play the traditional items of repertoire in Nattuvangam.
The division of Marks for Practical -I Nattuvangam is as follows: -
Practical -I Nattuvangam Total: 60 Marks
a) Nattuvangam with singing or recitation of
Alarippu, Jatiswaram and Panchajatis of Tillana
The division of Marks will be as follows: -
i) Proficiency in Laya - 10 Marks
ii) Clarity of diction - 10 Marks
iii) Proficiency in Playing talam - 10 Marks
iv) General Presentation - 10 Marks
-----------------
40 Marks
Internal Assessment for - 20 Marks.
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Syllabu s of Practical -II Choreographic Nattuvangam
Total Marks: 100 (External -60 Marks, Internal 40 Marks)
1. Learning to play jati in various jaatis in Nattuvangam
2. Learning to play the Kalai or Gati of a Jati
3. Learning to compose and play the shollus (recitation of bols) for specific Adavu Jatis
and Teermanam
4. Learning to play extempore Nattuvangam of Svaras
The division of Marks for Practical -II Choreographic Nattuvangam is as follows: -
Practical -II Choreographic Nattuvangam Total : 100 Marks
The Marks will be divided as follows : -
j) Changing ‘Jatis’ of a ‘Jaati’ - 15 Marks
and doing ;natuvangam’ for it.
v) Changing ‘Kalai’ or ‘Gati’ - 15 Marks
of a ‘Jati’
vi) Composing ‘Shollus’ for a - 15 Marks
series of specified ‘Adavu
Jatis’ and ‘Teermanam’
vii) Doing extempore - 15 Marks
nattuvangam of ‘Svaras’.
----------------------
60 Marks
Internal Assessment for 40 Marks
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Syllabu s of Practical -III Performance
Total Marks: 100 (External -60 Marks, Internal 4 0 Marks)
Following items of the Bharata Natyam repertoire to be performed on stage: -
i) Javali
ii) Ashtapadi
iii) Ashtanayika
iv) Ashtarasas
v) Shlokam
vi) Tillana
The division of Marks for Practical -III Performance is as follows: -
Practical -III Performance Total: 100 Marks
Stage performance for one hour from the prescribed syllabus.
The items to be selected by the exam iners. 60 Marks
Internal Assessment 40 Marks.
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Practical -IV Advance d Teaching Practice (College Examination) Total: 60 Marks
Teaching handicapped persons Dance Therapy at Institutions selected by the college.
The Marks will be given by the Principal in consultation with the supervising teachers
concerned.
OR
Teaching for one year at the student’s own college. The student will take practical
classes and 8 theory lectures under the supervision of the teachers concerned. The Marks will
be give n by the Principal in consultation with the supervising teachers concerned.
Total Marks: 60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 20 Marks)
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Syllabu s of Practical -V Choreogr aphy of a Varnam
Total Marks: 80 (External -50 Marks, Internal 3 0 Marks)
Learning to choreograph a traditional Pada Varnam of the Bharata Natyam repertoire.
The di vision of Marks for Practical -V Choreogr aphy of a Varnam is as follows: -
Practical -V Choreogr aphy of a Varnam Total: 80 Marks
Lyrics to be provided by the college 24 h ours before the commencement of the Practical
examination. 50 Marks
Internal Assessment 30 Marks.
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -II
Mohini Attam
Semester -IV
Elective –A
Project (Dissertation + Viva Voce) Total : 200 Marks
To be submitted before the practical examination, it should have 150 -200 pages.
The division of Marks is as follows : -
i) Dissertation - 120 Marks
ii) Viva – voce - 80 Marks
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -II
Practicals
Mohini Attam
Semester -IV
Elective –A
Syllabu s of Practical -I Nattuvangam
Total Marks: 6 0 (External -40 Marks, Internal 20 Marks)
1. Learning to play the art of playing Nattuvan gam (cymbals) for Mohini Attam style.
2. Learning to play the traditional items of repertoire in Nattuvangam.
The division of Marks for Practical -I Nattuvangam is as follows: -
Practical -I Nattuvangam Total: 60 Marks
a) Nattuvangam with singing or recitation of
Ganaapati , Mukhachalam and Jeeva
The division of Marks will be as follows: -
i) Proficiency in Laya - 10 Marks
ii) Clarity of diction - 10 Marks
iii) Proficiency in Playing talam - 10 Marks
iv) General Presentation - 10 Marks
-----------------
40 Marks
Internal Assessment for 20 Marks.
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Syllabu s of Practical -II Choreographic Nattuvangam
Total Marks: 40 (External -30 Marks, Internal 1 0 Marks)
1. Learning to play jati in various jaatis in Nattuvangam
2. Learning to play the Kalai or Gati of a Jati
3. Learning to compose and play the shollus (recitation of bols) for specific Adavu Jatis
and Teermanam
4. Learning to play extempore Nattuvangam of Svaras
The division of Marks for Practical -II Choreographic Nattuvangam is as follows: -
Practical -II Choreographic Nattuvangam Total : 40 Marks
The Marks will be divided as follows : -
i) Changing ‘Jatis’ of a ‘Jaati’ - 08 Marks
and doing ;natuvangam’ for it.
ii) Changing ‘Kalai’ or ‘Gati’ - 08 Marks
of a ‘Jati’
iii) Composing ‘Shollus’ for a - 08 Marks
series of specified ‘Adavu
Jatis’ and ‘Teermanam’
iv) Doing extempore - 06 Marks
nattuvangam of ‘Svaras’.
----------------------
30 Marks
Internal Assessment for 10 Marks
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Syllabu s of Practical -III Performance
Total Marks: 100 (External -60 Marks, Internal 4 0 Marks)
Follo wing items of the Mohini Attam repertoire to be performed on stage: -
i) Ashtanayika
ii) Ashtarasa
iii) Two Padams
iv) Kottichedam
v) Panchari Katala
vi) Jeeva
vii) Tillana
The division of Marks for Practica l-III Performance is as follows: -
Practical -III Performance Total: 100 Marks
Stage performance for one hour from the prescribed syllabus.
The items to be selected by the exam iners. 60 Marks
Internal Assessment 40 Marks.
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -II
Practicals
Mohini Attam
Semester -IV
Elective –B
Syllabu s of Practical -I Nattuvangam
Total Marks: 60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 20 Marks)
1. Learning to play the art of playing Nattuvan gam (cymbals) for Mohini Attam style.
2. Learning to play the traditional items of repertoire in Nattuvangam.
The division of Marks for Practical -I Nattuvangam is as follows: -
Practical -I Nattuvangam Total: 60 Marks
a) Nattuvangam with singing or recitation of
Ganapati , Mukha chalam and Jeeva
The division of Marks will be as follows : -
i) Proficiency in Laya - 10 Marks
ii) Clarity of diction - 10 Marks
iii) Proficiency in Playing talam - 10 Marks
iv) General Presentation - 10 Marks
-----------------
40 Marks
Internal Assessment for - 20 Marks.
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Syllabu s of Practical -II Choreographic Nattuvangam
Total Marks: 100 (External -60 Marks, Internal 40 Marks)
1. Learning to play jati in various jaatis in Nattuvangam
2. Learning to play the Kalai or Gati of a Jati
3. Learning to compose and play the shollus (recitation of bols) for specific Adavu Jatis
and Teermanam
4. Learning to play extempore Nattuvangam of Svaras
The division of Marks for Practical -II Choreographic Nattuvangam is as follows: -
Practical -II Chore ographic Nattuvangam Total : 100 Marks
The Marks will be divided as follows : -
i) Changing ‘Jatis’ of a ‘Jaati’ - 15 Marks
and doing ;natuvangam’ for it.
ii) Changing ‘Kalai’ or ‘Gati’ - 15 Marks
of a ‘Jati’
iii) Composing ‘Shollus’ for a - 15 Mar ks
series of specified ‘Adavu
Jatis’ and ‘Teermanam’
iv) Doing extempore - 15 Marks
nattuvangam of ‘Svaras’.
----------------------
60 Marks
Internal Assessment for 40 Marks
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Syllabu s of Practical -III Performance
Total Marks: 100 (External -60 Marks, Internal 4 0 Marks)
Follo wing items of the Mohini Attam repertoire to be performed on stage: -
i) Ashtanayika
ii) Ashtarasa
iii) Two Padams
iv) Kottichedam
v) Panchari Katala
vi) Jeeva
vii) Tillana
The division of Marks for Practical -III Performance is as follows: -
Practical -III Performance Total: 100 Marks
Stage performance for one hour from the prescribed syllabus.
The items to be selected by the exam iners. 60 Marks
Internal Assessment 40 Marks.
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Practical -IV Advance Teaching Practice (College Examination) Total : 60 Marks
Teaching handicapped persons Dance Therapy at Institutions selected by the college.
The Marks will be given by the Principal in consultation with the supervising tea chers
concerned.
OR
Teaching for one year at the student’s own college. The student will take practical
classes and 8 theory lectures under the supervision of the teachers concerned. The Marks will
be given by the Principal in consultation with the super vising teachers concerned.
Total Marks: 60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 20 Marks)
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Syllabu s of Practical -V Choreogr aphy of a Varnam or an Equivalent Item
Total Marks: 80 (External -50 Marks, Internal 3 0 Marks)
Learning t o choreograph a traditional Varnam or an Equivalent Item of the Mohini Attam
repertoire.
The di vision of Marks for Practical -V Choreogr aphy of a Varnam is as follows: -
Choreography of a Varnam or an Equivalent Item Total : 80 Marks
Lyrics to be provided by the college 24 hours before the commencement of
the Practical examination. 50 Marks
Internal Assessment for 30 Marks.
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -II
Kathak
Semester -IV
Elective –A
Project (Dissertation + Viva Voce) Total: 200 Marks
To be submitted before the practical examination, it should have 150 -200 pages.
The division of Marks is as follows: -
i) Dissertation - 120 Marks
ii) Viva – voce - 80 Marks
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91
M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -II
Practicals
Kathak
Semester -IV
Elective –A
Syllabus of Practical -I Padhant
Total Marks: 60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 20 Marks)
Learning to do the recitation (Padhant) in various talas used in Kathak.
The division of Marks for Practical -I Padhant is as follows: -
Practical -I Padhant Total: 60 Marks
The students will be asked to do Padhant in various talas. The division of Marks will be as
follows :-
i) Proficiency in laya - 15 Marks
ii) Proficiency in tala - 15 Marks
iv) Anga & General presentation - 10 Marks
-----------------------
40 Marks .
Internal Assessment 20 Marks
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Syllabu s of Practical -II Tala Variation
Total Marks: 40 (External -30 Marks, Internal 1 0 Marks)
1. Learning to change the tala of a given ‘toda’, ‘tukda;,‘Paran’.
2. Learning to change the lay as (speed s) at a particular recitative place .
3. Learning to compose ‘bols’ of an unknown Choreographic piece in a given tala .
The division of Marks for Practical -II Tala Variation is as follows: -
Practical -II Tala Variation Total - 40 Marks
i) Changing the tala of a given ‘toda’, ‘tukda;,‘Paran’ - 10 Marks
ii) Changing the lays (speed) at a particular recitative - 10 Marks
place.
iii Composing of ‘bols’ of an unknown Choreographic - 10 Marks
piece in a given tala.
-----------------
30 Marks
Internal Assessment for 10 Marks
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Syllabu s of Practical -III Performance
Total Marks: 100 (External -60 Marks, Internal 4 0 Marks)
Follo wing items of the Kathak repertoire to be performed on stage: -
i) Gat Nikaas – Ghunghat ki Gat, Ruksaar ki Gat
ii) Advanced Rupak tal/Dhamaar tal/ Ashtamangal tal
iii) One song based on any nayika
iv) Shivavandana
v) Thumri or bhajan with singing
vi) Gat bhav based on any mythological episode.
The division of Marks for Practical -III Performance is as follows: -
Practical -III Performance Total : 100 Marks
Stage performance for one hour from the prescribed syllabus.
The items to be selected by the examiner s. - 60 Marks
Internal Assessment - 40 Marks
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -II
Practicals
Kathak
Semester -IV
Elective –B
Syllabu s of Practical -I Padhant
Total Marks: 60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 2 0 Marks)
Learning to do the recitation (Padhant) in various talas used in Kathak.
The division of Marks for Practical -I Padhant is as follows: -
Practical -I Padhant Total : 60 Marks
The students will be asked to do Padhant in various talas. The division of Marks will
be as follows :-
i) Proficiency in laya - 15Marks
ii) Proficiency in tala - 15 Marks
iii) Anga & General presentation - 10 Marks
-----------------------
40 Marks.
Internal Assessment 20 Marks
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Syllabu s of Practical -II Tala Variation
Total Marks: 100 (External -60 Marks, Internal 4 0 Marks)
1. Learning to change the tala of a given ‘toda’, ‘tukda;,‘Paran’ .
2. Learning to change the lay as (speed s) at a particular recitative place .
3. Learning to compose ‘bols’ of an unknown Choreographic piece in a given tala .
The division of Marks for Practical -II Tala Variation is as follows: -
Practical -II Tala Variation Total - 100 Marks
i) Changing the tala of a given ‘toda’, ‘tukda;,‘Paran’ - 20 Marks
ii) Changing the lay as (speed s) at a particular recitative - 20 Marks
place.
iii) Composing of ‘bols’ of an unknown Choreographic - 20 Marks
piece in a given tala.
-----------------
60 Marks
Internal Assessment for 40 Marks
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Syllabu s of Practical -III Performance
Total Marks: 100 (External -60 Marks, Internal 4 0 Marks)
Follo wing items of the Kathak repertoire to be performed on stage: -
i) Gat Nikaas – Ghunghat ki Gat, Ruksaar ki Gat
ii) One song based on any nayika
iii) Shivavandana
iv) Thumri or bhajan with singing
v) Gat bhav based on any mythological episode.
The division of Marks for Pract ical-III Performance is as follows: -
Practical -III Performance Total : 100 Marks
Stage performance for one hour from the prescribed syllabus.
The items to be selected by the examiner s. - 60 Marks
Internal Assessment - 40 Marks
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Practical -IV Advanced Teaching Pract ice (College Examination) - Total : 60 Marks
Teaching handicapped persons in Dance Therapy at Institutions selected by the
college. The Marks will be given by the Principal in consultation with the supervising
teachers concerned.
OR
Teaching for one year at the students own college. The student will take practical classes and
8 theory lectures under the supervision of the teachers concerned. The Marks will b e given by
the Principal in consultation with the supervising teachers concerned.
External Assessment for 40 Marks
Internal Assessment for 20 Marks
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Syllabu s of Practical -V Choreogr aphy of Thumri
Total Marks: 80 (External -50 Marks, Internal 3 0 Marks)
Learning to chore ograph a traditional Thumri of the Kathak repertoire.
The di vision of Marks for Practical -V Choreogr aphy of Thumri is as follows: -
Practical -V Choreography of Thumri - Total : 80 Marks
Thumri to be provided by the college 24 hours before the commencement of Practical
examination.
External Assessment 50 Marks
Internal Assessment 30 Marks
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -II
Odissi
Semester -IV
Elective –A
1. Project (Dissertation + Viva Voce) Total : 200 Marks
To be submitted before the practical examination, it should have 150 -200 pages.
The division of Marks is as follows : -
iii) Dissertation - 120 Marks
iv) Viva – voce - 80 Marks
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -II
Practical
Odissi
Semester -IV
Elective –A
Syllabus of Practical -I Padhant of Variou s talas/ukutas/arasa
Total Marks: 60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 2 0 Marks)
Learning to do the Padhant with singing or recitation of talas/ukutas/arasa
Practical -I Padhant of Variou s talas/ukutas/arasa Total: 6 0 Marks
a) Padhant with singing or recitation of
talas/ukutas/arasa - 40 Marks
The division of 40 Marks will be as follows: -
i) Proficiency in Laya - 10 Marks
ii) Proficiency in tala - 10 Marks
iii) Proficiency in Arasa - 10 Marks
iv) Proficiency in General - 10 Marks
presentation
-----------------
40 Marks
Internal Assessment - 20 Marks.
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Syllabus of Practical -II Tala V ariation
Total Marks: 40 (External -30 Marks, Internal 1 0 Marks)
1. Learning to change the ‘Jaati’ Variation of nritta piece.
2. Learning to change the ‘Gati’ (speed).
3. Learning to compose ‘ukutas ’ of an unknown c horeographic piece in a given tala.
Practical -II Tala vari ation Total : 40 Marks
The Marks will be divided as follows : -
i) Changing ‘ Jaati’ Variation - 10 Marks
of given nritta piece .
ii) Changing ‘Gati’ (Speed) - 10 Marks
iii) Composing of ‘ukutas’ of - 10 Marks
An unknown choreographic
piece.
----------------------
30 Marks
Internal Assessment 10 Marks
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Syllabu s of Practical -III Performance
Total Marks: 100 (External -60 Marks, Internal 4 0 Marks)
Follo wing items of the Odissi repertoire to be performed on stage: -
i) Mangalacharan
ii) Battu Nritta
iii) Pallavi
iv) Oriya Abhinaya
v) Ashtapadi
vi) Moksha
The division of Marks for Practical -III Performance is as follows: -
Practical -III Performance Total: 100 Marks
Stage performance for one hour from the prescribed syllabus.
The items to be selected by the examiner s. - 60 Marks
Internal Assessment - 40 Marks
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -II
Practicals
Odissi
Semester -IV
Elective –B
Syllabus of Practical -I Padhant of Variou s talas/ukutas/arasa
Total Marks: 60 (External -40 Marks, Internal 2 0 Marks)
Learning to do the Padhant with singing or recitation of talas/ukutas/arasa
Practical -I Padhant of Variou s talas/ukutas/arasa Total: 6 0 Marks
a) Padhant with singing or recitation of
talas/ukutas/arasa - 40 Marks
The division of 40 Marks will be as follows: -
i) Proficiency in Laya - 10 Marks
ii) Proficiency in tala - 10 Marks
iii) Proficiency in Arasa - 10 Marks
iv) Proficiency in General - 10 Marks
presentation
-----------------
40 Marks
Internal Assessment - 20 Marks.
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Syllabus of Practical -II Tala V ariation
Total Marks: 100 (External -60 Marks, Internal 4 0 Marks)
1. Learning to change the ‘Jaati’ Variation of nritta piece.
2. Learning to change the ‘Gati’ (speed).
3. Learning to compose ‘ukutas ’ of an unknown c horeographic piece in a given tala.
Practical -II Tala vari ation Total : 100 Marks
The M arks will be divided as follows :-
i) Changing ‘Jaati’ Variation - 20 Marks
of given nritta piece .
ii) Changing ‘Gati’ (Speed) - 20 Marks
iii) Composing of ‘ukutas’ of - 20 Marks
An unknown choreographic
piece.
----------------------
60 Marks
Internal Assessment 40 Marks
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Syllabu s of Practical -III Performance
Total Marks: 100 (External -60 Marks, Internal 4 0 Marks)
Follo wing items of the Odissi repertoire to be performed on stage: -
i) Mangalacharan
ii) Battu Nritta
iii) Pallavi
iv) Oriya Abhinaya
v) Ashtapadi
vi) Moksha
The division of Marks for Practical -III Performance is as follows: -
Practical -III Performance Total: 100 Marks
Stage performance for one hour from the prescribed syllabus.
The items to be selected by the examiner s. - 60 Marks
Internal Assessment for - 40 Marks
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Practical -IV Advance d Teaching Practice (College Examin ation) Total : 60 Marks
Teaching handicapped persons Dance Therapy at Institutions selected by the college.
The Marks will be given by the Principal in consultation with the supervising teachers
concerned.
OR
Teaching for one year at the student’s own college. The student will take practical
classes and 8 theory lectures under the supervision of the teachers concerned. The Marks will
be given by the Principal in consultation with the supervising teachers concerned.
40 Marks
Internal Assessment 20 Marks
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Syllabu s of Practical -V Choreo graphy of Ashtapadi
Total Marks: 80 (External -50 Marks, Internal 3 0 Marks)
Learning t o choreograph Ashtapadi of the Odissi repertoire.
The di vision of Marks for Practical -V Choreo graphy of Ashtapadi is as follows: -
Practical -V Choreo graphy of Ashtapadi Total : 80 Marks
(Lyrics to be provided by the college 24 hours before the commencement
of the practical examination).
50 Marks
Internal Assessment 30 Marks.
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -II
Bharata Natyam, Mohini Attam, Kathak & Odissi
Theory
(Theory Common for all Styles)
Semester -IV
Syllabus
Paper -I 100 Marks
Movement Studies
(Common to Elective A and Elective B)
1) History of Therapeutic Choreography in India.
2) Study of normal human movements.
3) Study of abnormal movements due to pathological conditions.
4) Study of abnormal movements due to in co -ordination.
5) Normal movement disorders due to posture and lack of physical fitness.
6) Training programme to analyse and correct the above dysfunction.
7) Related human Physiology and anatomy.
8) Related medical aspect of certain movement disorders.
9) Rehabilitation medicine for movement disorders.
10) Psycho -social impact during the process of Rehabil itation and the role of Dance
and Music to facilitate the ultimate well -being.
11) Dance movements, Music and their effect on normal and abnormal human
disorders.
12) Physical fitness programme through movement therapy.
13) Research in study of movement and Therapeuti c Choreography compared to
other forms of restorative measures.
14) Comparative studies of the same in the other parts of the world..
15) Contribution of Indian Dance movement in the world of effective Therapeutic
Approaches done in the other parts or the world.
External Assessment for 60 Marks and Internal Assessment for 40 Marks