Performing Arts Courses and Certifications

Independent Studies in Dance

Explore dance through personalized study, developing skills and knowledge under faculty guidance.

• California Community Colleges System
• 19th Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

Mahindra Humanities Center

The Future Stage Manifesto - Reimagining Performing Arts in a Hyperconnected World

Panel discussion exploring the futureStage Manifesto's vision of performance as a human right and its impact on the performing arts in a hyperconnected world, featuring insights on innovation in connected theatre.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Radical Scene Change: The Future of Live Theater and Its Artists and Audiences

Exploring the future of live theater, its artists, and audiences with Oskar Eustis and Anna Deavere Smith. Insights on adapting to change and preserving the art form's relevance and impact.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Finding Rhythm - Can Dance Be a Profession for a Man?

Challenging gender stereotypes in Indian classical dance, Sujay Shanbhag shares his journey as a male Bharatanatyam artist, inspiring others to pursue their passion despite societal barriers.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Illuminnovation - The Art of Storytelling and Innovation in Dastangoi

Fouzia Dastango, India's first woman Dastangoi artist, shares captivating tales and poetry, exploring the innovative art of Urdu storytelling and its power to convey social messages through music and tradition.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Sacred Rhythm - A Tale of Self-Expression

Explore Fr. Saju George's journey blending faith and art through Bharatanatyam dance, revealing the universal potential of self-expression and spiritual connection through movement.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Protecting Live Arts in a Digital World

Exploring the unique value of live theatre in the digital age, emphasizing audience engagement and the irreplaceable experience of in-person performances.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Duality in Dance - Srimpi Kawung's Human Nature

Explore the duality of human nature through Srimpi Kawung, a traditional Indonesian dance. Mila Rosinta Totoatmojo reveals how this art form reflects cultural identity and universal human experiences.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Beyond the Mudras - Decoding Ancient Dance Gestures

Explore the hidden stories and mystical meanings behind ancient mudras, uncovering their transformative power in dance and spirituality through the eyes of a young, multifaceted artist.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Weaving the Dance Tapestry - Exploring Odissi's Rich Heritage

Explore Odissi's rich heritage as a temple art form, its evolution, and the quest for self-improvement through dance. Witness a mesmerizing Ardhanarishvara performance blending strength and grace.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

West End Vocalist - Insights from a Professional Singer

Insights from a seasoned West End vocalist on her career journey, experiences, and lessons learned in London's vibrant theatre scene and beyond.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Unlocking the Performer Within - Confidence Through Artistic Expression

Explore how art forms unlock inner confidence and self-expression. Journey through dance and music to discover the natural performer within, drawing inspiration from diverse cultural experiences.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

What's Possible When the Arts Belong to Everybody

Explore the transformative power of inclusive theater, connecting communities through spectacle and collective expression, culminating in a stirring performance of "The Impossible Dream."

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Umění se z našich srdcí vytrácí

Operní pěvkyně Dagmar Pecková hovoří o rovnováze v umění, překonávání překážek a proměně trablů v kvalitu. Zamýšlí se nad postcovidovým vnímáním kultury a postojem diváků k umění.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

陳亞蘭的精彩人生 - 翻轉歌仔戲，傳承臺灣味

歌仔戲女影帝陳亞蘭分享如何創新傳統戲曲，以現代手法推廣台灣本土文化，讓歌仔戲永續傳承，展現台灣獨特魅力。

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video