School of Dance

Certificate in Kuchipudi Dance

The main objective of the Certificate Program is to initiate students to the sublime art form, the Indian classical dance Kuchipudi. This program will cover the fundamentals of dance, both in theoretical and practical ways, that create and develop awareness and appreciation for the Kuchipudi dance form.

Contact Info

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Mon - Fri : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Pacific Time

Requirements :

Duration: One Year (2 semesters per year)
Required Hours: 135 Hours
Required Units: Total of 3 courses (2 core mandatory and 1 elective).

This program does not require internship or externship.

General Admission Requirements:

Program Curriculum:

Core Courses:

Elective Courses:

EVALUATION

A student enrolled in the certificate program is evaluated using the following methods/metrics:
-Course Exam
-Assignments
-Quizzes

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

Tuition Fees :

Estimated Program Costs: $3,000.00 including Tuition ($2,700.00), Application Fee, Books, Registration Fees, etc.

Apply Process :

Contact our Admissions Team: admissions@uofsa.edu

Kuchipudi Dance Faculty

Kuchipudi Dance Faculty

P. Rama Devi, PhD

Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance

Kuchipudi Dance Faculty

Yashoda Thakore, PhD

Chair, Department of Kuchipudi Dance

Kuchipudi Dance Faculty

Sumitra Veluri, PhD

Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance

Kuchipudi Dance Faculty

Anupama Kylash, PhD

Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance

Kuchipudi Dance Faculty

Yamini Yasoda Kurati, Ph.D

Assistant Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance

Kuchipudi Dance Faculty

Devi Girish Chandra, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance

Kuchipudi Dance Faculty

Katyayani Kanak, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance

Kuchipudi Dance Faculty

Chandrakanth Mamillapalli

Assistant Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance

Chandrakanth Mamillapalli had his initial training of Mridangam under Guru Sri. PRC Sharma. While co
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