Performing Arts
The course offers three programmes: BVA (Applied Arts & Painting), BPA (Odissi Dance) and BPA (Hindustani Vocal Music). You will be taught in our studios, where you will have your own dedicated design space. You will be supervised on studio work in individual tutorials and group critical reviews which encourage you to explore different approaches and develop essential design skills.
- The most common employers of performing arts graduates include local government, arts organisations, education institutions, the National Health Service (NHS), leisure companies, voluntary organizations, research agencies, freelance services etc.
- Short-term or freelance contracts, moving between different fields, generating opportunities through networking, attending auditions, collaborating with other artists and putting on your own shows are all part of a performer’s lifestyle.

Dean & Professor – Faculty of Arts,
Communication and Indic Studies
Faculty Dean
Qualification
– Masters in Odissi Dance from Chandigarh University, Chandigarh
Awards
– Honoured with the National Award “Pride of India” by Chinta-O-Chetna, Bhubaneswar 2004.
– Received the prestigious award : Rashtriya Raja Mansingh Tomar Award for Srijan by the Govt. of Madhya Pradesh for the year 2011-2012.
– Honored with prestigious “Sangeet Natak Akademi Puruskar”, Govt. of India, New Delhi for Odissi Dance for the year 2016.
– Barabati Nrutyotsav (National Festival of Dance & Music), Cuttack, awarded “Honour of Adore” for the best performance in Dashanana ballet in 2003.
– Honoured by Indian Performing Arts Promotion Inc., Washington Dc, USA for the valued contribution in Odissi dance in 2003.