M.A. (Dance)

Master of Arts in Dance

M.A. Dance or Master of Arts in Dance is a postgraduate Acting, Dance & Drama course. The Master of Arts in dance is an academic degree focused on research-based activities related to dance aesthetics, theory, history, cultural studies, or educational perspectives. Designed for dance scholars who want a vigorous studio practice, this master’s degree is often a step toward the Ph.D. or other research and writing activities. The program focused on dance performance and/or choreography in an interdisciplinary environment of reflective practice.  Courses in dance technique, choreography, arts management, pedagogy, technology, dance legacy and fields related to the artistic process and scholarship form the core curriculum. With advisement from the program director, students develop an individualized program of study that furthers their unique interests and prepares them for multiple professional destinations as dance artists, administrators, scholars and teachers.

M.A. Dance Eligibility   

• Aspiring students should have passed a bachelor's degree or equivalent level of exam from any recognized University.

M.A. Dance Syllabus

Syllabus of Dance as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.A. Dance Colleges

• Andhra University - AU, Vishakhapatnam
• Tilak Maharastra Vidyapeeth, Pune
• Apeejay College of Fine Art, Jalandhar
• Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata

M.A. Dance Course Suitability

• They must possess active learning such as understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• They should have management of personnel resources such as motivating, developing and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
• They should have the knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama and sculpture.

How is M.A. Dance Course Beneficial?

• Students will refine proficiency in modern dance and ballet movement vocabularies, enabling them to pursue careers in the professional arenas of performance/choreography and/or education.
• Graduate programs in dance focus on the creative, technical and intellectual practice of dance from classical ballet to modern dance and yoga.
• Students will engage in theoretical inquiry and study in the dance-related areas of history, music, film/video, aesthetics, and dance science and dance criticism.

M.A. Dance Employment Areas

• Academic Institutes
• Music & Dance Firms
• Theatres
• Wedding Management Companies
• Film Industry

M.A. Dance Job Types

• Dance Activity Executive
• Stage Dancer
• Dance Expert
• Freelance Dance Performance Artist
• Dance Teacher

Advance Courses in M.A. Dance

• Ph.D. (Dance)
• D.Litt. (Dance)