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Advance your research career with a Ph.D. in Dance at Pannadhay University.
The Ph.D. in Dance programme at Pannadhay University is designed to cultivate advanced research skills and deep subject expertise in Dance. Students engage with classical and contemporary dance traditions, performance studies, choreography, dance pedagogy, cultural heritage, research methodologies, and interdisciplinary perspectives to contribute original knowledge to the field of dance and performing arts. The programme prepares scholars for leadership roles in academia, research institutions, cultural organizations, performing arts academies, government cultural departments, creative industries, and policy-making bodies dedicated to the preservation and promotion of dance.
Under the guidance of experienced faculty mentors, doctoral candidates undertake rigorous coursework, independent research, and thesis preparation in the field of Dance. The Faculty of Performing Arts at Pannadhay University provides a dynamic learning environment with well-equipped dance studios, performance spaces, libraries, digital resources, archival materials, and advanced research support to foster innovation in dance scholarship and artistic practice. Graduates emerge with strong analytical, creative research, critical thinking, performance, choreography, and research communication skills that are highly valued in academia, cultural and performing arts institutions, research organizations, government cultural departments, arts academies, and the creative and cultural industries.
Classical Dance Forms (Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam, Kathakali, Sattriya)
Contemporary Dance Studies
Choreography and Composition
Dance Pedagogy and Education
Dance Theory and Aesthetics
Dance History and Cultural Heritage
Folk and Tribal Dance Traditions
Performing Arts and Cultural Studies
Dance Anthropology and Ethnochoreology
Dance Therapy and Movement Studies
Dance Documentation and Archiving
Music and Dance Interrelationship
Digital Technology in Dance and Performance
Gender and Dance Studies
Dance Criticism and Performance Analysis
Ritual, Devotional, and Temple Dance Traditions
Creative Movement and Physical Expression
Dance Production and Stage Management
Interdisciplinary Studies in Dance and Performing Arts
Preservation and Promotion of Intangible Cultural Heritage through Dance
Dance and Media Studies
Indian Aesthetics (Natyashastra and Abhinaya)
Dance Psychology and Performance Science
Comparative Studies of Indian and World Dance Traditions
Community Dance and Cultural Development
| Department | FACULTY OF FINE ARTS |
|---|---|
| Type | Regular |
| Duration of the Course | 3-5 Years |
| Eligibility | Master's Degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD) |
| Seat Alloted | |
| Medium of Instruction | Hindi & English |
| Examination | Entrance Test + Interview |
| Syllabus | University prescribed Ph.D. syllabus in Education |
| Scholarship | As per university norms rules |
| Fees | 1,15,000 per year |
Master's Degree Certificate
Master's Degree Marksheets (All Semesters)
Bachelor's Degree Certificate
Bachelor's Degree Marksheets
10th Passing Certificate (SSC)
12th Passing Certificate (HSC)
Transfer Certificate
Migration Certificate
Character Certificate
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Income Certificate (if applicable)
UGC NET/CSIR/GATE Score Card (if applicable)
Aadhar Card / ID Proof
Passport Size Photographs (4 copies)
No Objection Certificate (for sponsored candidates)
