BA Dance

Bachelor of Arts in Dance

B.A (Dance) or Bachelor of Arts in Dance is an Under-Graduate Acting, Dance & Drama course. Dance is a series of movements that match the speed and rhythm of a piece of music. The Bachelor of Arts course in Dance focuses on developing your dance technique and knowledge of dance history, gaining embodied and theoretical experience of cultural forms, developing creative skills, and increasing your knowledge of anatomy.

In the third year, you will work with a professional choreographer to create and perform new work and will work with a supervisor to create a piece of research (this might be practice-led). A variety of exciting option modules allows you to focus on areas of interest such as choreography, dance on screen, intensive technique, popular dance techniques, contemporary techniques, cultural dances, teaching, and professional career development.

B.A (Dance) Eligibility   

• Aspiring students should have completed 12th class/ HSC/ 10+2 or equivalent level of examination from any recognized school board.

B.A (Dance) Syllabus

Syllabus of Dance as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

B.A (Dance) Colleges

• Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit - SSUS, Ernakulam
• Manipur University, Imphal
• BVDU School of Performing Arts, Pune
• Kamla Nehru College for Women, Kapurthala

B.A (Dance) Course Suitability

• They should have an understanding and practical experience of creating opportunities for learners to develop dance skills; awareness and understanding of safe dance practice.
• Students should also be able to promote discussion and debate about dance issues throughout the dance curriculum as it will hugely help them.
• Other things students are required to possess are confidence; self-presentation; teamwork and collaboration; time management and organizational skills and self-awareness.
• Applicants should also have self-discipline; an open mind; the ability to move beyond boundaries and experiment with different ideas; communication skills; analytical, critical, and research skills; the ability to cope with criticism and learn from it; and stamina.
• Candidates willing for further Dance related studies also can go for this course.

How is B.A (Dance) Course Beneficial?

• The course is beneficial to provide you with the best opportunities for gaining and sustaining employment in the commercial dance/entertainment sector.
• Graduates can find employment in musical theatre and current West End and touring productions, commercial film, television, and music videos, as well as work with established reputable dance companies.
• This degree enables you to develop your own dance identity as well as learning new dance techniques and forms
• The course is suitable to provide you with the technique, creativity, understanding, and professional awareness to sustain a career in commercial dance.

B.A (Dance) Employment Areas

• Cultural Activity Offices
• Dance Academies
• Educational Institutes
• Film Industry
• Music & Dance Firms
• Stage Show Bands
• Theatres

B.A (Dance) Job Types

• Dance Expert
• Dance Teacher
• Freelance Dance Performance Artist
• Music, Dance & Theatre Team Member
• Sales Executive

Advanced Courses in B.A (Dance)

• M.A. (Dance)
• Ph.D. (Dance)
• D.Litt. (Dance)