Indian classical dances bring out the quintessential cultural ethos of diverse regions of India. This programme offers training in the basics of Bharatanatyam, a popular classical dance form and provides a holistic and integrated approach to Indian performing arts through theory courses with 70% - 30% weightage for practical and theory. This is an innovative program from IGNOU which combines the strength of both IGNOU and its Programme Study Centres. It combines the flexibility of distance and continuing education with conventional learning system and provides for face-to-face interaction through its program study centres, for both Theory and Practicals.

Objectives:

• To impart and create a holistic knowledge base of Indian cultural forms of expression like Dance, Music, Painting and Theatre.

• To improve culture sensitivity and develop cultural know how.

• To impart strong and solid basic practical training in dance that is fundamental for advanced learning.

10th pass, No upper age limit

Rs.3,600/-  for full programme.