Online MA in Odissi Dance Course

The Master of Arts in Odissi Dance is a two-year postgraduate course consisting of four semesters. This follows the learning outcome-based curriculum framework, integrating theory and practice. The students gain in-depth knowledge of the history of Odissi dance, its basic technique, mythology, and related texts such as the Natya Shastra and Geeta Govinda. Advanced Repertoire, Choreography, Research Methodology, and Arts Management are part of the course that help in refining performance skills.​

Training emphasizes a holistic understanding of dance and music as an art form. Participants build a comprehensive skill set of stagecraft, lighting design, sound management, and set design. They learn to analyze performances, create choreography, and use modern technologies for professional enhancement. Opportunities include performing at state and national platforms, festivals, and events organized by the university and Art of Living.​

The program equips graduates with careers in diverse fields, including dance, music, and their allied sectors. Skills taught include teaching, directing productions, and establishing institutes of their own. Core courses include practicums on Bhava, Rasa, and Indian dance history, together with subjects that enhance their ability. At the completion, students would have achieved excellence in their interpretation of Odissi nuances and entrepreneurial ventures in the performing arts.​

Why a Master of Arts Odissi Dance Course?

A Master of Arts in Odissi Dance provides professional training in this elegant, classical Indian dance from Odisha, melding strict technique with cultural depth. It equips dancers with mastery over intricate mudras, abhinayas, and footwork, rooted in ancient texts like the Natya Shastra, while fostering choreography and performance skills for national stages.​

This postgraduate course aims to sharpen your creativity, stagecraft, and interdisciplinary knowledge in music and theater, a door to doctoral studies or other entrepreneurship ventures, such as founding dance academies. It ultimately cultivates industry-ready experts to inspire through expressive storytelling and bodily discipline.​

Who Should Pursue an MA in Odissi Dance Course?

• Aspiring Professional Dancers: With a bachelors degree and 5-7 Years of Odissi training, seeking to be advanced in the fields of technique, abhinaya and choreography to perform at national/international stages or even to pursue individual careers.
• Any Discipline Graduates: In Odissi Dance, with a graduation degree or diploma of 50% marks or more and some stage experience and familiarity with dance, and you want to switch profession to performing arts.
• BPA/BFA Holders: Performing arts/dance Majors interested in furthering the theoretical arts of Natya Shastra, musicology and Odissi history in research or education.
• Teachers and Trainers: Pro Dance Teachers looking to acquire teaching experience or open an academy or conduct a workshop, a mix of work experience and degree.
• Cultural Elites: Diplomas/certified Odissi enthusiasts are eager to conserve culture through interdisciplinary research in theater, mythology and aesthetics.