Performing Arts

Theory of Rasa (Rasa‑Siddhānta)

Hindustani Classical Music

Classical Sanskrit Theatre

Indian Classical Dance

Origins of Bharatanatyam in the temple tradition and devadasi system

Modern revival of Bharatanatyam by Rukmini Devi and Kalakshetra

Origins and historical development of Carnatic music

The Trinity of Carnatic music (Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar, Syama Sastri)

Natyashastra of Bharata Muni

Bharatanatyam and Kathak

Odissi, Kuchipudi and Manipuri

Folk Theatre Traditions

Carnatic Classical Music

Indian Music

Folk Music Traditions of India

Indian Theatre and Puppetry

Traditional Puppetry Forms

Kathakali, Mohiniyattam and Sattriya

Indian Martial Arts: Kalaripayattu and Thang-ta