THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA
FACULTY OF PERFORMING ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF DANCE
CREDIT BASED CHOICE SYSTEM (CBCS)
UNDER GRADUATE COURSES IN DANCE
Bharatanatyam and Kathak
IMPLIMANTATION OF CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM
In the DEPARTMENT of DANCE,
Faculty of Performing Arts, The M.S.University of Baroda
The credit framework for the Core course, Elective course and the Foundation course for the FIRST SEMESTER shall be as follows.
Course / Credit / CodeCore Compulsory Courses in Dance :
Dance and Mythology / 03 / DAN1101
Technical terms and Epics / 03 / DAN1102
Design for Traditional Dance Performance (Aharya) / 02 / DAN1103
Basics of Dance Technique : Bharatanatyam Adavus I / 05 / DAN1104
Basics of Dance Technique : Kathak I / 05 / DAN1106
Technique of Dance : Abhinaya Darpan, Natuvangam etc. I / 05 / DAN1105
Technique of Dance : Notation and Padhant etc I / 05 / DAN1107
Elective Open :
Dance Appreciation I
(Vocal/Sitar/Violin/Tabla/Dance/Drama) / 04 / DAN1108
Foundation Compulsory :
English I / 02 / ENG1113
Note:
1) The candidates with major in dance (Bharatanatyam) will have to opt for DAN 1101, DAN1102, DAN1103, DAN1104 and DAN1105.
2) The candidates with major in dance (Kathak) will have to opt for DAN 1101, DAN1102, DAN1103, DAN1106 and DAN1107.
CORE COMPULSORY THEORY COURSES IN DANCE
SEMESTER - 1
Subject : DAN 1101
DANCE AND MYTHOLOGY (3 CREDITS)
UNIT (1) Origin of India Dance in Mythology
(a) Definition and concept of myth and reality, illustrated with examples.
(b) Myths of the origin of dance in Natyashastra, Abhinayadarpana and
other sources.
UNIT (2) Dances of Shiva; their symbolism and significance
(c) Dances of Shiva- the stories of difference Tandavas; their significance.
(d) Concept of Nataraja with factual evidence from sculpture, painting,
iconography.
UNIT (3) Dances of Krishna; their symbolism and significance
(e) Krishna – the dancer with special reference to Kaliyamardan and Rasalila.
(d) The concept of Natavar with factual evidence from sculpture, painting and
iconography.
CORE COMPULSORY THEORY COURSES IN DANCE
SEMESTER -1
Subject : DAN 1102
TECHNICAL TERMS AND EPICS (3 CREDITS)
UNIT (1) Basic Technical Terms in Indian dance (their reference to dance styles)
(a) Textual technical terms.
(b) Traditional vernacular terms
UNIT (2) Broad acquaintance with the story content of Ramayana.
(c) Story of Ramayana and its use as a theme in dance.
(d) Dance references in Ramayana.
UNIT (3) Broad acquaintance with the story content of Mahabharata.
(e) Study of Mahabharata and its use as a theme in dance.
(f) Dance references in Mahabharata.
CORE COMPULSORY THEORY COURSES IN DANCE
SEMESTER I
Subject : DAN 1103
DESIGN FOR TRADITIONAL DANCE PERFORMANCES (AHARYA)
(2 CREDITS)
UNIT (1) COSTUME
(a) Dance costumes through the ages
(b) Importance of Colour, Material and design for Dance costumes
UNIT (2) MAKE-UP
(c) Importance of stage make-up
(d) Make up materials and techniques of application
UNIT (3) STAGE and LIGHTS
(e) Different kinds of stage lights and their use.
(f) Basic light and set design for a dance performance.
CORE COMPULSORY TECHINIQUE COURSES IN DANCE
SEMESTER I
Subject : DAN 1104
BASICS OF DANCE TECHINIQUE
BHARATANATYAM ADAVUS - 1 (5 CREDITS)
Execution of all ADAVU sets in 3 Kala-s.
UNIT (1) A. Tatta and Natta Adavus with basic Bharatanatyam Exercises.
UNIT (2) B. Pakkam adavus. (Ta Tai Tai Tat)
UNIT (3) C. Kuditumettu and Tai ya tai yee
UNIT (4) D. Tat tai Tam adavus.
UNIT (5) E. Mandi and Sarikkal adavus.
UNIT (6) Above Adavu-s in all other Jati-s (Tishra, Khanda, Mishra,
Sankirana)
CORE COMPULSORY TECHNIQUE COURSES IN DANCE
SEMESTER I
Subject : DAN 1105
BASIC OF DANCE (BHARATANATYAM)
Abhinaya Darpan, Natuvangam etc.- 1 (5 CREDITS)
UNIT (1) Abhinaya Darpanam:
Shira, Drishti, Griva Bheda
UNIT (2) Knowledge and Practice of Sapta tala
UNIT (3) Nattuvangam and Recitation
A. Tatta and Natta Adavus.
B. Pakkaam
C. Kuditumettu and Tai ya tai yee
UNIT (4) Nattuvangam and Recitation
D. Tat tai Tam adavus.
E. Mandi and Sarikkal adavus.
UNIT (5) Journal of all Adavus-s of A, B, C.
UNIT (6) Journal of all Adavus-s of D,E.
CORE COMPULSORY TECHINIQUE COURSES IN DANCE
SEMESTER I
Subject : DAN 1106
BASIC DANCE TECHNIQUE
KATHAK- 1 (5 CREDITS)
UNIT (1) Introduction of Theka in Tal Trital
and Syllables of dance (Nritta-bol)
UNIT (2) Practice of dance Syllables in 3 Speeds (Tha, Dugun and Chaugun).
UNIT (3) Practice of basic exercise of hand movements and angles
required for the formation of Kathak dance in its Nritta.
UNIT (4) Basic patterns of circles (Chakkars)
UNIT (5) Trital Ranga-Manch toda
UNIT (6) Trital Simple toda (1 avartan)
CORE COMPULSORY TECHINIQUE COURSES IN DANCE
SEMESTER I
Subject : DAN 1107
BASIC DANCE TECHINIQUE
KATHAK - NOTATION AND PADHANTA- I (5 CREDITS)
UNIT (1) Gat Nikas
UNIT (2) Murli Gat
UNIT (3) Ghoonghat gat
UNIT (4) Notation and padhant of UNITS 1 and 2, BASIC OF DANCE - 1
KATHAK
UNIT( 5) Notation and padhant of UNITS 3 and 4 BASIC OF DANCE -1
KATHAK
UNIT (6) Notation and padhant of UNITS 5 and 6, BASIC OF DANCE-1
KATHAK
ELECTIVE OPEN
Semester I
Subject : DAN 1113
DANCE APPRECIATION I (4 Credits)
Unit –I What is Dance? Dance world over.
Unit – II Introduction of Classical, Folk, Tribal and contemporary
dance with examples.
IMPLIMANTION OF CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM
In the DEPARTMENT of DANCE,
Faculty of Performing Arts, The M.S.University of Baroda
The credit framework for the Core course, Elective course and the foundation course for the SECOND SEMESTER shall be as follows.
Course / Credit / CodeCore Compulsory Courses in Dance:
The Classical Dance Forms of India Part I / 03 / DAN1201
Study of Folk Tribal and Ritual Dances of India Part I / 03 / DAN1202
The Dance Festivals / 02 / DAN1203
Basics of Dance Technique : Bharatanatyam Adavus II / 05 / DAN1204
Basics of Dance Technique : Kathak II / 05 / DAN1206
Technique of Dance : Abhinaya Darpan, Natuvangam etc. II / 05 / DAN1205
Technique of Dance : Notation and Padhant II / 05 / DAN1207
Elective Open :
Dance Appreciation II
(Vocal/Sitar/Violin/Tabla/Dance/Drama) / 04 / DAN1208
Foundation Compulsory :
Cultural Heritage of India / 02
Note:
1) The candidates with major in dance (Bharatanatyam) will have to opt for ______and ______.
2) The candidates with major in dance (Kathak) will have to opt for ______and ______.
CORE COMPULSORY THEORY COURSES IN DANCE
SEMESTER II
Subject : DAN 1201
THE CLASSICAL DANCE FORMS OF INDIA PART - I (3 CREDITS)
UNIT (1) History technique and exponents of Bharatanatyam
(a) Origin, History and development of Bharatanatyam (through the ages
with factual evidence wherever available)
(b) Nritta, Nritya and Natya technique of Bharatanatyam (with reference to
Four Abhinaya as well.)
UNIT(2) History, technique and exponents of Kathak
(c) Origin, History and development of Kathak (through the ages with
factual evidence wherever available)
(d) Nritta, Nritya and Natya technique of Kathak (with reference to
Four Abhinaya as well.)
UNIT (3)
(e) Prominent Dance Schools, Institutions and Universities teaching
Bharatanatyam and Kathak.
(f) The Gurus, Teachers, Performers, Choreographers and Exponents of
Bharatanatyam and Kathak.
CORE COMPULSORY THEORY COURSES IN DANCE
SEMESTER II
Subject : DAN 1202
STUDY OF FOLK, TRIBAL AND RITUAL DANCES OF INDIA PART- I
(3CREDITS)
UNIT (1) What is Dance? Overview of the world history of dance with reference
to different countries.
(a) Dance and magic, War dance.
(b) Dance of Religion, Love and Courtship.
UNIT (2) Study of the Folk Dances of India.
(c) What is a Folk Dance?
(d) Detail study of Two major folk dances of each region of North India.
UNIT(3) Study of Tribal and Ritual Dances of India.
(e) What is Tribal dance?
(f) Detail study of Tribal and ritual dances of North Indian states.
CORE COMPULSORY THEORY COURSES IN DANCE
SEMESTER II
Subject : DAN 1203
THE DANCE FESTIVALS (2 CREDITS)
UNIT (1) Festivals in India
(a) What is a Festival? Its importance to human life.
(b) Major Festivals of India
UNIT (2) Dance Festivals in India
(c) Traditional
(d) Folk festivals
UNIT (3) Post Independence Dance Festivals in India
(e) Temple Festivals
(f) Other Festivals.
CORE COMPULSORY TECHNIQUE COURSES IN DANCE
SEMESTER II
Subject : DAN 1204
BASIC DANCE TECHINIQUE
BHARATANATYAM ADAVUS- II (5 CREDITS)
Execution of all ADAVU sets in 3 Kala-s.
UNIT (1) F. Tat Tai Ta Ha.
UNIT (2) G. Tirmanam adavus, Tatti Mettu adavus
UNIT (3) H. Utaplavana and Udghatitam Adavus
UNIT (4) Practice of all Adavus (A to E) of Semester I
UNIT (5) Practice of Adavu-s (F to H) in all other Jati-s (Tishra,
Khanda, Mishra, Sankirana)
UNIT (6) Allarippu Tishram
CORE COMPULSORY PRACTICAL COURSES IN DANCE
SEMESTER II
Subject : DAN 1205
BASICS OF DANCE ( BHARATANATYAM)
AbhinayaDarpan, Natuvangam etc. - II (5 CREDITS)
UNIT (1) Abhinaya Darpanam:
Asamyukta Hastas with Viniyoga (1-14)
UNIT (2) Abhinaya Darpanam:
Asamyukta Hastas with Viniyoga (15-28)
UNIT (3) Nattuvangam and Recitation
of Advaus (F, G, H)
UNIT (4) Nattuvangam and Recitation:
Tishram Allaripu
UNIT (5) Journal of Adavus-s F,G,H.
UNIT (6) Journal of Tishram Allaripu
CORE COMPULSORY TECHINIQUE COURSES IN DANCE
SEMESTER II
Subject : DAN 1206
BASIC DANCE TECHINIQUE
KATHAK- II (5 CREDITS)
TRITAL
UNIT (1) Toda lamchhad (2 avartans)
UNIT (2) Chakradhar toda
UNIT (3) Tukda, Chakradahr tukda
UNIT (4) Tihai, Chakradahr tihai
UNIT (5) Introduction to Paramelu.
UNIT (6) Usage of different rhythmic patterns by using different jatis
for pad sanchalan (footwork)
CORE COMPULSORY TECHINIQUE COURSES IN DANCE
SEMESTER II
Subject : DAN 1207
BASIC DANCE TECHINIQUE
KATHAK - NOTATION AND PADHANT - II (5 CREDITS)
UNIT (1) Kavita
UNIT (2) Kavit toda
UNIT( 3) Tatkar in Drut Laya
UNIT (4) Notation and Padhant of UNITS 1and 2 BASIC OF DANCE II
KATHAK
UNIT (5) Notation and Padhant of UNITS 3 and 4 BASIC OF DANCE II
KATHAK
UNIT( 6) Notation and Padhant of UNITS 5 and 6, BASIC OF DANCE II
KATHAK
ELECTIVE OPEN
Semester II
Subject : 1208
DANCE APPRECIATION II (4 Credits)
Unit – I Brief introduction to all classical dance forms of India.
a. Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Manipuri
Unit – II Brief introduction to all classical dance forms of India.
a. Odissi, Kuchipudi, Mohiniattam, Sattriya
IMPLIMANTATION OF CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM
In the DEPARTMENT of DANCE,
Faculty of Performing Arts, The M.S.University of Baroda
The credit framework for the Core course, Elective course and the foundation course for the THIRD SEMESTER shall be as follows.
Course / Credit / CodeCore Compulsory Courses in Dance:
Dance History and Literature / 03 / DAN 1301
Detail Study of Rasa Theory / 03 / DAN 1302
Study of World Dance Part I / 02 / DAN 1303
Dance Technique I : Bharatanatyam Margam (repertoire) I / 05 / DAN 1304
Dance Technique I : Kathak III / 05 / DAN 1306
Technique of Dance III : Abhinaya Darpan, Natuvangam etc. III / 05 / DAN 1305
Technique of Dance III : Kathak - Notation and Padhanta III / 05 / DAN 1307
Elective Open :
Introduction to Bharatanatyam
(Vocal/Sitar/Violin/Tabla/Dance/Drama) / 04
Foundation Compulsory :
English II / 02
Note:
1) The candidates with major in dance (Bharatanatyam) will have to opt for ______and ______.
2) The candidates with major in dance (Kathak) will have to opt for ______and ______.
CORE COMPULSORY THEORY COURSES IN DANCE
SEMESTER III
Subject : DAN 1301
DANCE HISTORY AND LITERATURE (3 CREDITS)
UNIT(1) History of Indian dance from Vedic to medieval period.
(a) Dance of the Vedic, later Vedic and Sanskrit periods.
(b) Dance from the Buddhist to Medieval period.
UNIT (2) Dance in Puranas.
(c) Dance references from Harivamsha and Bhagavat Purana.
Vishnudharmottar and Bramhavaivarta Purana.
(d) Shillapadikaram, (the ancient Tamil text). Its story content and
details of chapters concerned with dance.
UNIT(3) Introduction of Maridangam / Tabla for BN / Kathak students.
(e) What is a percussion instrument? Different Percussion instruments. Knowledge of the constitution and the parts of Mridangam / Tabla, their Bols and playing styles. Explaination of the Tala Anga-s.
(f) A brief survey of the different School / Gharanas of Mirdangam / Tabla and their exponents.
(g) Difference in playing the instrument while accompanying for dance and playing with music.
CORE COMPULSORY THEORY COURSES IN DANCE
SEMESTER III
Subject : DAN 1302
DETAIL STUDY OF RASA THEORY (3 CREDITS)
UNIT(1) The concept of Rasa.
(a) What is Rasa? Ras-sutra of Bharata and its various constituents.
(b) Study of Nava-Rasa and their application in practice.
UNIT (2) Application of Rasa theory.
(c) Story content and study of Geet-Govind of Jayadeva with special
reference to the Shringara Rasa
(d) Astha-Nayika-s. W.R.T. Geet-Govinda
UNIT (3) From Natyashastra and other texts
(e) Nayaka Bheda
(f) Nayika Bheda.
CORE COMPULSORY THEORY COURSES IN DANCE
SEMESTER III
Subject : DAN 1303
STUDY OF WORLD DANCE PART- I (2 CREDITS)
UNIT (1) Introduction to Ballet, its origin & development from
16th to 20th century.
(a) With respect to Major Productions, Stars and Companies
(b) Study of some basic technical terms of Ballet.
UNIT (2) Dances of the East
(c) Dances and Dance dramas of Japan (Noh, Kabuki, Bunaraku)
(d) Dance and Dance dramas of China (Peking Opera)
UNIT (3) Dances of the neighboring countries
(e) Folk and classical dances of Shri-Lanka
(f) Dances of Mynmar and Bangaladesh
CORE COMPULSORY TECHNIQUE COURSES IN DANCE
SEMESTER III
Subject : DAN 1304
DANCE TECHINIQUE
BHARATANATYAM MARGAM (Repertoire)- I (5 CREDITS)
UNIT (1) and (2)
Mishra Allarippu
UNIT (3) and (4)
Jathiswaram
UNIT (5) and (6)
Sabdam
CORE COMPULSORY TECHNIQUE COURSES IN DANCE
SEMESTER III
Subject : DAN 1305
BASICS OF DANCE ( BHARATANATYAM) (5 CREDITS)
Abhinaya Darpan, Natuvangam etc. - III
UNIT (1) Abhinaya Darpanam:
Samyukta Hasta-s with Viniyoga
UNIT (2) Abhinaya Darpanam
Dashavatar Hasta-s
UNIT (3) Nattuvangam and Recitation of Mishra Allaripu and Shabdam