MPA in Odissi (Kalā Kovid Odissi)

Program Thumbnail By MAHĀGĀMI GURUKUL Center for Performing Arts

Program: Postgraduate (PG)
Duration: 2 Year(s)
Intake: 10

Program Outline

Master of Performing Arts (MPA) in Kathak (Kalā Kovid Kathak कला कोविद् कथक) at Mahagami Gurukul Center for Performing Arts is of 3 years duration (including 1 year Bridge Course) that are ideal for professional dancers and senior dance learners aspiring to create a niche for themselves in the creative world. In addition to theory and practical in the chosen dance form, many Generic courses like Choreography, Musicology, Dance Iconography, Dance Paintings, Indology, Ancient History; Elective courses like music, vadya, theatre, dance writing will be taught to the learners. After completing M.P.A, there are openings as Choreographer, Dance Teacher, Event organiser, Performer, dance writer, etc and also in Fitness & Therapy centres or research centres. Those with academic inclinations can pursue PhD program after completion of MPA.

Fees Structure

Particulars	Amount	Remarks
Tuition Fees	₹70000/-	Yearly
Application Form & MGMU-CET	₹2000/-	One Time
Examination Fees	₹5000/-	Yearly
Student Activity	₹2000/-	Yearly
UMIS & Student Insurance	₹3000/-	One Time
Caution Money Deposit	₹5000/-	Refundable
Eligibility Fees	₹5000/-	One Time

Program Outcomes

Gurukul System of Training

Training system is an ideal blend of traditional Gurukul training and contemporary trends in education aimed at producing dancers with an ability to create own artistic work, present and teach performative arts and engage in outreach initiatives

Proficiency in Technique, Vocabulary, Context

The program helps the learner develop a strong command on the technique, vocabulary and contextual studies with respect to the chosen dance form

Multi-layered aspects of Indian Dance Heritage

The curriculum facilitates introduction to the multi-layered aspects of Indian Dance Heritage, of dance techniques from across the world, history of the chosen dance form and symbols and metaphors with static and dynamic movements within a dance tradition

Learning by Creating

The learner is trained to create short dance narratives, understand body dynamics and blend concepts from theory and practice during the training program

Internships and Placement Support

The learner is offered internships and placements with a range of dance organisations, companies, schools and colleges

Eligibility

Graduate in any discipline with minimum marks 50% and minimum 6-7 years of recent training in chosen dance form and stage experience

Admission Procedure

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Fill Application Form

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Receive entrance test link for MGMU CET (Date will reflect on Student Dashboard / Website)

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Appear for MGMU CET

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Check Merit List on Dashboard

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Verification and Submission of Documents

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Fees Payment

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Welcome to MGMU

Department Infrastructure

द्यावापृथिवी (Dyāvāpṛthivī)

Open-air stage (seating capacity - 300)

शार्ङ्गदेव सदन (Śārṅgadeva Sadan)

Indoor studio hall (seating capacity - 100)

सरस (Saras - Water Element)

Kathak class for UG/PG students.

मही (Mahī - Earth Element)

Practice Space for Students.