REVA University Bangalore Diploma Bharatnatayam: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from any recognised board in any stream. There are no minimum marks requirements; admission is primarily based on interest and proficiency in classical dance. An audition or merit-based selection may be conducted by REVA’s School of Performing Arts.

Ans. The total fee for the Diploma in Bharatanatyam at REVA University is INR 45,000 for the one-year programme. Hostel charges are payable separately. Confirm the current fee at reva.edu.in or the School of Performing Arts.

Ans. The curriculum covers classical Bharatanatyam technique: Adavus (footwork and basic units), Abhinaya (expressive gestures and facial expressions), Nritta (pure dance), Nritya (combination of expression and dance), and Natya (theatrical elements). Theoretical components include Natya Shastra, Carnatic music basics, and the history and geography of classical Indian dance. Students also participate in stage performances as part of the programme.

Ans. Diploma in Bharatanatyam graduates from REVA University can pursue careers as classical dance performers, choreographers, dance teachers at schools or academies, and cultural programme coordinators. The diploma also serves as a foundation for advanced performing arts degrees or for appearing in government cultural department examinations in classical arts.

Ans. Prior Bharatanatyam training is beneficial but not mandatory for admission. The programme at REVA University is structured to accommodate students at various levels of prior exposure, from beginners with basic dance background to those with intermediate classical training. Final admission is subject to the School of Performing Arts’ assessment during the selection process.

Ans. Bharatanatyam is one of the eight classical dance forms recognised by India’s Sangeet Natak Akademi. Qualified practitioners find career opportunities as professional performers, empanelled artists with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Doordarshan, and state cultural departments. Dance schools and private academies across India recruit trained Bharatanatyam teachers. The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, offers scholarships and fellowships for promising classical dance artists; certified dancers from recognised institutions are eligible to apply.