School of Performing Arts (SPA)
The School of Indian Music and Dance was set up in April at Beau Bassin. In 1975, it merged with the Mahatma Gandhi Institute at Moka as the School of Indian Music and Fine Arts and in 1983 it was renamed Department of Indian Music and Dance. Eventually, upon the decision of the MGI/RTI Council of August 2006, it became the School of Performing Arts. The School comprises of seven departments.
The School of Performing Arts has now developed into a vibrant and dynamic entity of the Institute, with a broad spectrum of academic programmes in nine disciplines namely; Kathak, Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi, Vocal Hindustani, Vocal Carnatic, Sitar, Tabla and Mridangam. The School is engaged in the promotion of education and culture through the teaching and learning of Performing Arts at different levels. It also promotes artistic and cultural activities as well as creation and innovation. Throughout the year, the School of Performing Arts puts up programmes for various festivals and other occasions for governmental, non-governmental and socio cultural organisations.
Programmes of Study offered by the SPA include; Children’s course, Certificate Course, Advanced Certificate Course, Certificate of Proficiency in Performance, Diploma, Undergraduate and Post Graduate programmes. The training programmes are conducted by highly trained staff members who are committed Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, Associate Professor, Educators, Performing Artistes and Visiting Scholars. It is also crucial to note that the excitement, power and achievement of great teaching, creative work – research and service come from individual expertise, inspiration, involvement and more importantly from institutional support.
In 2014, the School celebrated its 50th Years of Existence/ Golden Jubilee.
Courses Offered by the School of Performing Arts
Masters Programme
S/N |
Course |
Mode Of Study |
Duration (Years) |
Location |
Awarding Body |
M.A Performing Arts |
1 |
Vocal Hindustani Music |
Part Time |
2 |
MGI Campus |
U.O.M |
2 |
Sitar |
Part Time |
2 |
3 |
Bharat Natyam |
Part Time |
2 |
Degree Programme
S/N |
Course |
Mode Of Study |
Duration (Years) |
Location |
Awarding Body |
B.A Performing Arts |
1 |
Vocal Hindustani Music |
Part Time |
2 |
MGI Campus |
U.O.M |
2 |
Vocal Carnatic Music |
Part Time |
2 |
3 |
Tabla |
Part Time |
2 |
4 |
Sitar |
Part Time |
2 |
5 |
Bharat Natyam |
Part Time |
2 |
6 |
Kathak |
Part Time |
2 |
Diploma Programme
S/N |
Course |
Mode Of Study |
Duration (Years) |
Location |
Awarding Body |
Diploma in Performing Arts |
1 |
Vocal Hindustani Music |
Part Time |
2 |
MGI Campus |
M.G.I |
2 |
Vocal Carnatic Music |
Part Time |
2 |
3 |
Tabla |
Part Time |
2 |
4 |
Mridangam |
Part Time |
2 |
5 |
Sitar |
Part Time |
2 |
6 |
Violin |
Part Time |
2 |
7 |
Bharat Natyam |
Part Time |
2 |
8 |
Kathak |
Part Time |
2 |
9 |
Kuchipudi |
Part Time |
2 |
Advanced Certificate Course
S/N |
Course |
Mode Of Study |
Duration (Years) |
Location |
Awarding Body |
Advanced Certificate Course |
1 |
Vocal Hindustani Music |
Part Time |
2 |
MGI Regional Centres |
M.G.I |
2 |
Vocal Carnatic Music |
Part Time |
2 |
3 |
Tabla |
Part Time |
2 |
4 |
Mridangam |
Part Time |
2 |
5 |
Sitar |
Part Time |
2 |
6 |
Violin |
Part Time |
2 |
7 |
Bharat Natyam |
Part Time |
2 |
8 |
Kathak |
Part Time |
2 |
9 |
Kuchipudi |
Part Time |
2 |
Certificate Course
S/N |
Course |
Mode Of Study |
Duration (Years) |
Location |
Awarding Body |
Certificate Course |
1 |
Vocal Hindustani Music |
Part Time |
3 |
MGI Regional Centres |
M.G.I |
2 |
Vocal Carnatic Music |
Part Time |
3 |
3 |
Tabla |
Part Time |
3 |
4 |
Mridangam |
Part Time |
3 |
5 |
Sitar |
Part Time |
3 |
6 |
Violin |
Part Time |
3 |
7 |
Bharat Natyam |
Part Time |
3 |
8 |
Kathak |
Part Time |
3 |
9 |
Kuchipudi |
Part Time |
3 |
Certificate of Proficiency in Performance & Children’s Courses
S/N |
Course |
Mode Of Study |
Duration (Years) |
Location |
Awarding Body |
Certificate of Proficiency in Performance |
1 |
Bharat Natyam and Kathak |
Part Time |
2 |
MGI Campus |
M.G.I |
Children’s Course |
1 |
Vocal Hindustani Music |
Part Time |
2 |
MGI Regional Centres |
2 |
Vocal Carnatic Music |
Part Time |
2 |
3 |
Tabla |
Part Time |
2 |
4 |
Bharat Natyam |
Part Time |
2 |
5 |
Kathak |
Part Time |
2 |
6 |
Kuchipudi |
Part Time |
2 |
7 |
Violin |
Part Time |
2 |
Departments under the School of Performing Arts
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