Inlaks-Attakkalari Dance Studentship 2026 – Full Details

The Inlaks-Attakkalari Dance Studentship 2026 is a joint initiative of the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation and the Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts in Bengaluru. The studentship is designed to support talented Indian contemporary dance artists by helping them access professional, international-standard training in movement arts.

The financial support is intended for selected candidates admitted to the Attakkalari Diploma in Movement Arts and Pedagogy, a two-year full-time professional programme combining contemporary dance, classical dance practices, choreography, pedagogy, stage technologies, and related areas of movement arts.

💰 Studentship Benefits

Selected candidates can receive financial assistance towards tuition and apprenticeship-related expenses.

• Total Support: Up to ₹8,00,000 is allocated for up to two selected candidates.

• Tuition Fee Support: Up to ₹3,00,000 per selected candidate towards first-year programme tuition fees.

• Apprenticeship Stipend: An additional ₹1,00,000 per selected candidate to support living expenses during the second-year apprenticeship.

• Professional Training: Selected students receive support to pursue professional movement arts training at Attakkalari in Bengaluru.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for the Inlaks-Attakkalari Dance Studentship 2026 must meet the following requirements:

• Nationality: Must be an Indian national.

• Age: Applicants must be 16 years of age or above.

• Educational Qualification: Must have passed Plus 2 (Class 12) or hold an equivalent qualification.

• Audition: Must successfully clear the Attakkalari audition process.

• Admission: Must secure admission to the Attakkalari Diploma in Movement Arts and Pedagogy.

Applicants should complete the audition and admission process before applying for the studentship, as the financial support is linked to admission to the eligible Attakkalari programme.

📚 About the Attakkalari Diploma Programme

The studentship supports the two-year full-time Diploma in Movement Arts and Pedagogy offered by Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts in Bengaluru.

The programme provides professional training in areas including:

• Contemporary and classical dance forms

• Dance pedagogy

• Choreography

• Stage technologies

• Art history

• Movement arts and related professional practices

The programme is designed to provide intensive training for students seeking to develop careers in contemporary dance and movement arts.

📂 Documents Required

Applicants should prepare clear and readable copies of the documents required for the audition, admission, and studentship application.

Educational Records

• Class 12 or Plus 2 certificate.

• Equivalent educational qualification document, where applicable.

Audition Materials

For applicants choosing the online audition route:

• Solo dance performance video.

• Updated CV.

• Other materials requested by Attakkalari for the audition.

Admission Proof

• Attakkalari Diploma in Movement Arts and Pedagogy admission offer or confirmation after successfully completing the audition process.

Studentship Application Documents

• Supporting documents requested by the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation as part of the studentship application.

• Any additional documents specified in the official application form.

Applicants should ensure that the information submitted during the audition, admission, and studentship application stages is accurate and complete.

💻 How to Apply

The application process involves two main stages: the Attakkalari audition/admission process and the Inlaks studentship application.

Step 1: Complete the Attakkalari Audition

Applicants must first register for and complete either a physical audition workshop or an online audition.

For an online audition, applicants can send a solo dance performance video along with their CV to:

education@attakkalari.org

Step 2: Secure Admission

Applicants who successfully clear the audition must secure an admission offer for the Attakkalari Diploma in Movement Arts and Pedagogy.

Step 3: Apply for the Studentship

After receiving the eligible admission offer:

1. Visit the official Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Grants page.

2. Locate the Inlaks-Attakkalari Dance Studentship opportunity.

3. Click on Apply Now.

4. Complete the dedicated studentship application form.

5. Upload the required supporting documents.

6. Review all information carefully.

7. Submit the application before the deadline.

8. Save the application acknowledgement or reference details for future use.

🗓️ Important Date

• Studentship Application Deadline: 30 August 2026

• Deadline Time: 5:00 PM IST

• Application Mode: Online

• Audition: Physical or online, as applicable

Applicants should complete the audition and admission process in sufficient time to submit the studentship application before the closing deadline.

🔍 Selection Process

The selection process involves both artistic assessment and studentship evaluation.

1. Audition: Candidates demonstrate their dance and movement skills through the Attakkalari audition.

2. Programme Admission: Candidates who successfully clear the audition receive consideration for admission to the Diploma in Movement Arts and Pedagogy.

3. Studentship Application: Eligible admitted candidates submit the dedicated Inlaks studentship application.

4. Application Assessment: Studentship applications and supporting documents are evaluated.

5. Final Selection: Up to two candidates may be selected for the financial support available under the studentship.

📌 Important Points to Remember

• The studentship is a joint initiative of the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation and Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts.

• Applicants must be Indian nationals.

• The minimum age requirement is 16 years.

• Applicants must have passed Class 12/Plus 2 or an equivalent qualification.

• Candidates must successfully complete the Attakkalari audition.

• Admission to the Attakkalari Diploma in Movement Arts and Pedagogy is required.

• The programme is a two-year full-time professional diploma.

• Up to ₹3 lakh per candidate can be provided towards first-year tuition fees.

• An additional ₹1 lakh per candidate can be provided as an apprenticeship stipend for the second year.

• Up to two candidates may receive support.

• The total support pool is up to ₹8 lakh.

• Online audition applicants should send their solo dance video and CV to education@attakkalari.org.

• Studentship applications must be submitted through the designated Inlaks Foundation application process.

• Complete the studentship application before 30 August 2026 at 5:00 PM IST.

🔗 Official Information and Application

Applicants can find the studentship information and application details through the official Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation opportunity page:

Inlaks-Attakkalari Dance Studentship 2026 – Official Details

The Inlaks-Attakkalari Dance Studentship 2026 provides valuable financial assistance and professional training opportunities to talented Indian dance artists seeking advanced movement arts education. Applicants who meet the age, nationality, educational, audition, and admission requirements should complete the Attakkalari audition process and submit the studentship application before the 30 August 2026 deadline.