Hello, if you are here then you must be a passionate dancer who would like to continue dance as a profession. You are at the right place; read below to know what the different stages are that will make you a dancer by profession.
Practice your dance for at least 3years before planning for any certification. Minimum age to start the preparation is 10years. You have the following options to go for certification,
Level-1
Get your Junior diploma PP1 and PP2 from Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh. pracheenkalakendra.org/examination.php
Frequency of exam: Bi-annual exams mostly conducted in Feb and Sep.
Eligibility criteria: 8years (Recommended 3years of practice or 10years of age whichever is later)
Mode of exam: Oral theory and practical exam for 100marks will be conducted.
Syllabus for PP1
Theory (25 marks)
Natyothpathi: According to Bharata's Natyashastra
Definitions: Natya, Nritya, Laasya, Taandav, Apatra, Kinkini, Sabha
Give the names of sapta taalas with shlokas
Asamyutha Hasta mudras & Lakshana viniyogas
Dwadasha Hastha Pranas
Padakarma
Brief history of Andhra's temple dance
Practical (75 marks)
Syllabus for PP2 : Can attempt only after completion of PP1
Theory (25 marks)
Brief description of Indian Dances.
Introduction of Classical dance styles
Samyutha Hastha and Lakshana viniyogas
Brief description of four kinds of Abhinaya
Slokas:
Shambhu gauri thatha
Angikam bhuvanam
Guru bhrama
Sabha kalpa
Siro Bhedas and Drishti Bhedas
Name and introduction of traditional kuchipudi familes
Define: Swara, Raaga, Taala, Alapana, Laya, Pallavi, Anupallavi, Charanam
Practical (75 marks)
Level-2
You will now be eligible for Senior diploma from Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh. pracheenkalakendra.org/examination.php
Frequency of exam: Bi-annual exams mostly conducted in Feb and Sep.
Eligibility criteria: 12 years (Recommended 5 years of practice or 14 years of age whichever is later)
Mode of exam: Written theory and practical exam for 150marks will be conducted.
Syllabus for Bhushan part 1: (Can start directly only if recommended by Guru)
Theory (50 marks)
History of Kuchipudi
Evolution and development of
Bhamakalapam
Yakshaganam
Bhagavatha mela nataka
Natakam
Description of Navarasas as per Natyashastram
Griva and Bhru bhedas
Uttama, Madhyama, Adhama Nayikas and their characteristics
Characteristics and usage of Devata Hastas
Life history of
Kshetrayya
Narayana theertha
Jayadeva
Munipalle subhramanya kavi
Siddhendhra yogi
Bhadrachala Ramadasu
Tyagaraju
Knowledge of terms:
Abhinayam
Pratyangam
Upangam
Narthaki
Narthaka
Nayaka
Nayika
Raagam
Names and details of composers who wrote:
Ashtapadi
Tarangam
Meaning of
Naandhi
Rangapooja
Define Khanda chapu taala (demonstrate practically)
Practical (100 marks)
Level-3
Certification from PSTU – Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University.
Frequency of exam: Yearly once
Eligibility criteria: 14 years (Recommended 7 years of practice or 16years of age whichever is later)
Mode of exam: Written theory and practical exam for 200marks will be conducted.
Syllabus: (Can start directly if recommended by Guru)
Theory (100 marks)
Year 1:
Origin of dance - According to Natyashastra
Definitions: Nrtta, Natya, Nrutya, Tandava, Lasya, Patra, Apatra, Kinkini & Sabha
Sapta tala slokam and its description
Asamyutha Hastas and viniyoga
Padakarma
Year 2:
Evolution of Classical dance
Samyutha hastas and viniyoga
Chathurvidha abhinaya
Dwadasa Hastha Prana
Slokas
Angikam bhuvanam
Gurubhrama
Sabhakalpa
Siro and Drishti bhedas
Siddhendra yogi and Narayana Theertha
Year 3:
History, Origin, Evolution and Development of Kuchipudi
About bhamakalapam, yakshaganam and bhagavatha mela nataka
Navarasas
Griva and Bhru bhedas
Uthama, Madhyama and Adhama Nayikas
Definition and Usage of Devatha Hastas
Biography:
Tyagaraja
Jayadeva
Vedantam Lakshmi narayana sastry
Vempati Venkata Narayana
Chintha Venkatramayya
Year 4:
Characteristics of Sweeya, Parakeeya & Samanya Nayika
Ashtavidha nayika avasthas
Dashavathara Hastas & Usages
Lokadharmi & Natyadharmi
Life history of Kshetrayya, Ramadasu, Annamacharya and Munipalle Subhramanya kavi
Practical (100 marks)
Level-4
Diploma 2year course from PSTU – Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University.
Frequency of exam: Yearly once
Eligibility criteria: Completion of certificate exam from any recognized university. (Recommended 10 years of practice or 19 years of age whichever is later)
Mode of exam: Written theory and practical exam for 200marks will be conducted.
Syllabus:
Year 1:
Theory (100 marks)
Chari and Mandala Bhedas according to Natyashastra
Definition and usages of Bandhavya, Navagraha & Chathur varna hastas according to Abhinaya darpanam
Compare Asamyutha, Samyutha and Nrtta Hastas of Natya shastra and Abhinaya darpanam.
Explain in detail Bhava and Rasa-Prakarana from natya sastra
Explain Lokadharmi and Natyadharmi
Explain the history, development and significance of kuchipudi dance
Explain about eminent Kuchipudi Gurus:
Chintha Krishnamurthy
Vedantham Jagannadhasharma
Bhagavathula Ramakotayya
Vempati Pedasatyanarayana
Mahankali Suryanarayana and their contribution in development of this art form.
Introduction of Natyashastra
Aharya of Male and Female characters in Kuchipudi
Practical (100 marks)
Year 2:
Level-5
Full time 2 year M.P.A course from University of Hyderabad | India's Institution of Eminence (uohyd.ac.in) upon completion of Diploma from recognized university.
Frequency of exam: Yearly, entrance exam must be written.
Eligibility criteria: Completion of diploma exam from any recognized university. (Recommended 15 years of practice or 22 years of age whichever is later)
Mode of exam: Written theory and practical exam for 200marks will be conducted.
Syllabus:
You can also apply for Doordarshan grade artist from the age of 18years.
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