Top Dance Schools in India
We, humans, are natural dancers. It is passion for some people and profession for some. The way dance is perceived is being changed, from being only a form of celebrating culture and as a form of entertainment to a way of keeping fit. Dance today has evolved from its finite ethnic cults to evolve into a radiant and vibrant form of communication. With degree courses centered solely on dance, it is becoming more than a pastime.
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India has one of the most diverse cultures in the world. This is highly evident in our art forms like Dance. Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Kathak Kuchipudi, Odisii and Manipuri are some of the most well-known acknowledge classical dances in our country. A lot of colleges and dance schools offer Bachelor of Performing Arts degrees in these dance forms as well as Certificate/Diploma courses after Class 12th.
The following enlists Top Dance Schools in India*:
|
S. No. |
Name of College |
Admission Criteria |
Courses Offered |
Affiliated University |
|
1 |
Faculty of Arts, BHU |
BHU UET |
Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) in Dance (Kathak) and Dance (Bharatnatyam) |
Banaras Hindu University |
|
2 |
College of Performing Arts, Pune |
Merit on the basis of 10+2 or equivalent |
Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) in Dance: Kathak/ Bharat Natyam
|
Savitribai Phule Pune University |
|
3 |
Department of Performing Art, Assam University |
Qualifying Examination: Written Test: Personal Interview = 25:50:25 |
Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) in Manipuri Dance
|
Assam University |
|
4 |
Bangalore University |
Class 12th or Equivalent Aggregate Marks |
Bachelor of Arts in Kathak & Choreography/Dance |
Bangalore University |
|
5 |
Faculty of Performing Arts, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda |
Class 12th or Equivalent Aggregate Marks |
Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) in Kathak/Bharatnatyam |
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda |
|
6 |
MIT Vishwashanti Sangeet Kala Academy |
Entrance test conducted by the University and then has to undergo valid GD/PI round if required |
Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) in Dance |
MIT – ADT University |
|
7 |
Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya |
10+2 or equivalent + The student must have basic training in the relevant dance style and will have to clear an entrance test. |
Bachelor of Performing Arts (Bharatnatyam/Mohini Attam) Certificate/Diploma Course in Dance (Kathak/Odissi) |
University of Mumbai |
|
8 |
Sri Thyagaraja College of Music and Dance |
- |
4 year Certificate Course in Kathak, Kuchipudi, Bharatnatyam, Perini |
Sri Thyagaraja College of Music and Dance, Hyderabad |
|
9 |
Nrityanjali Institute of Performing Arts |
12 years and above |
Alankar and Visharad (Post Graduate and Graduate Courses) in Indian Performing Art forms of Bharatnatyam and Kathak |
University Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
|
|
10 |
Delhi Dance Academy |
Passed 10+2 or equivalent Must have basic dancing skills and can read English |
Diploma in Dance |
Delhi Dance Academy |
*The above list is in no particular order.
A passion for dance is the most important tool for success. A dancer can make their name and earn fame in the world by working hard to get chances to perform on stages, films or live shows.
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