MPA Chhau Dance is a Master of Performing Arts program specializing in Chhau Dance, which is a traditional Indian martial art dance form. The program focuses on providing students with comprehensive knowledge and training in Chhau Dance, including its history, techniques, and cultural significance.The Master of Performing Arts (MPA) in Chhau Dance is an advanced academic program designed to provide students with comprehensive training, theoretical knowledge, and practical skills in the traditional Indian dance form of Chhau. This specialized program offers an in-depth exploration of Chhau dance, encompassing its historical, cultural, and aesthetic dimensions, while also emphasizing performance techniques, choreography, and pedagogy.
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Introduction to Chhau Dance: History, Evolution, and Regional Variations
Fundamentals of Chhau Dance Technique: Basic Postures, Footwork, Hand Gestures, and Body Movements
Advanced Technique and Repertoire:
Advanced Chhau Dance Technique: Complex Movements, Jumps, Turns, and Acrobatics
Study of Classical Chhau Dance Repertoire: Traditional Dances, Themes, and Compositions
Choreography Lab: Creating Original Chhau Dance Compositions and Choreographing Performances
Practicum in Chhau Dance: Rehearsals, Stagecraft, and Performance Preparation
Aesthetic Principles of Chhau Dance: Rasa (emotional expression), Bhava (mood), and Abhinaya (narrative enactment)
Analysis of Chhau Dance Styles: Seraikella, Mayurbhanj, and Purulia
Comparative Study of Chhau Dance with Other Indian Classical Dance Forms
Seminars on Chhau Dance History, Mythology, and Iconography
Study of Chhau Dance Music: Instrumentation, Melodic Patterns, and Rhythmic Structures
Training in Traditional Chhau Dance Instruments: Dhol, Dhamsa, and Mahuri
Percussion Technique: Playing Talas (rhythmic cycles), Layakari (rhythmic variations), and Bols (percussive syllables)
Collaborative Projects: Music Composition for Chhau Dance Productions
Costume Design for Chhau Dance: Traditional Attire, Ornaments, and Accessories
Makeup Techniques: Applying Traditional Chhau Dance Makeup (Chita and Chitrakar)
Costume and Makeup Workshops: Hands-on Training in Costume Construction and Makeup Application
Stagecraft and Production Design: Set Design, Lighting, and Sound for Chhau Dance Performances
Cultural History of Chhau Dance: Socio-cultural Significance, Ritual Contexts, and Performance Traditions
Folklore and Mythology in Chhau Dance Narratives: Study of Epics, Legends, and Folk Tales
Preservation and Promotion of Chhau Dance Heritage: Community Initiatives, Festivals, and Documentation Projects
Fieldwork and Ethnographic Studies: Immersion in Chhau Dance Communities and Cultural Practices
Methods in Dance Research: Ethnography, Performance Analysis, and Documentation
Data Collection Techniques: Fieldwork, Interviews, and Archival Research
Thesis/Research Project: Independent Research on a Topic in Chhau Dance, under the guidance of a faculty mentor
Internship and Performance Opportunities:
Performance Opportunities: Showcasing Skills in Solo, Group, and Collaborative Dance Productions
Professional Development: Networking, Career Guidance, and Portfolio Building
Graduates of the MPA Chhau Dance program can pursue careers as professional Chhau Dance performers, choreographers, and instructors. The salary for Chhau Dance professionals varies depending on their experience, skills, and the nature of their work.
MPA Chhau Dance is a master level course. The course syllabus is focused on research-based activities related to dance aesthetics, cultural studies, theory, history, or educational perspectives. Program depends on dance performance and/or choreography in an interdisciplinary environment of reflective practice. In this course candidates are prepare for for multiple professional destinations as dance artists, administrators, scholars and teachers. The course take around 2-year and its syllabus is divide in 4-semester. The course is suitable for those candidates who have interest in dance. This course provide on part time basis by various institute.
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