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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- Phone : +1 (844) 872 8680
- Email: admissions@uofsa.edu
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:
- A high school diploma or GED is required
- Practical dance experience of at least 2 years, which will be determined by University Faculty screening or assessment
Program Curriculum:
Core Courses:
- 101: Glimpses of Indian Dance Treatises on Nritya and Natya - 3 credit units)
- 102: Practical Dance - 3 credit units)
Elective Courses:
- 202: The Spiritual aspects of Indian Dance (Unit Value - 3 credit units)
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
Yashoda Thakore, PhD
Chair, Department of Kuchipudi Dance
Anupama Kylash, PhD
Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance
P. Rama Devi, PhD
Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance
Yamini Yasoda Kurati, Ph.D
Assistant Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance
Katyayani Kanak, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance
Devi Girish Chandra, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance
Sindhuja Suryadevara
Assistant Professor, Department of Kuchipudi Dance
