Kites of Asia Wrap-Up

Kites of Asia at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum was a roaring success! Check out some photos of the event. Kids had a terrific time making music with traditional Himalayan instruments and visiting the Buddhist auspicious symbol coloring table. They also got moving to the sounds of popular Bollywood and Nepali folk songs after the performances. The… Continue reading Kites of Asia Wrap-Up

NDS at Kites of Asia Heritage Family Day

Join Nepal Dance School (and our special guest, the Yeti) as we present a day of family programs in conjunction with the Kites of Asia festival at the Smithsonian’s Air & Space Museum on Saturday, March 22, 2014. Activities will include Himalayan Buddhist and folk, classical Indian Kathak, and Bollywood dances. Come and make music… Continue reading NDS at Kites of Asia Heritage Family Day

Spring Registration for India School

Classes for the Spring semester have started at India School. Kathak (Level 2) begins at 10:10, and Kathak (Level 1) and Children’s Bollywood start at 11:20. Students are also welcome to attend the short assembly in the cafeteria of Thomas W. Pyle Middle School at 10 a.m.

India School Registration

The start of the next semester at India School is fast approaching. Registration for the fall semester will be held Sunday, September 15th at the Thomas W. Pyle Middle School from 10:30am to 1:30pm. Classes will begin on Sunday, September 22nd and we’ll be offering Kathak and Bollywood classes.

Second Semester Begins at India School

The second semester at India School in Bethesda, MD begins tomorrow, January 27, 2013.  Classes will include Kathak, Bollywood, and folk dance, and will be held at Thomas Pyle Middle School.  Kathak begins promptly at 10:00, followed by children’s Bollywood and folk at 11:20, and adult Bollywood at 12:20.  We hope to see everyone there!

Winter Semester at India School

Classes in Kathak and Bollywood at India School in Bethesda will start on January 27 and run through May. For new students, please go to India School to register.  Returning students will remain in their scheduled classes and begin new material.  Evaluations were given at the last class on December 16, along with practice material to… Continue reading Winter Semester at India School

Bollywood Performance and Workshop at the Smithsonian

As part of India Family Day, NDS will be presenting two Bollywood performances, followed by workshops, at the Smithsonian on August 11, 2012. Senior dancer, Tasherit Sturm Dahal, will be demonstrating some classic Bollywood dances, with Bhim Dahal conducting a short workshop for all ages and levels. Come join us on the steps of the… Continue reading Bollywood Performance and Workshop at the Smithsonian

Upcoming Annual Student Performances

We cordially invite parents, friends, and family to the annual performances of our junior and adult classes in Kathak and Bollywood. India School, May 20th at 12: P.M. at Thomas Pyle Middle School in Bethesda. India International School, June 10th at 5:00 P.M. at the JCC location. We hope to see everyone there!

Workhouse Arts Center: Destination Bollywood

Nepal Dance School invites you to attend the Youth Arts Celebration at the Workhouse in Lorton, VA on May 19, where we will be presenting a free Bollywood program from 4:30-5:00, followed by the opportunity to purchase Himalayan handicrafts from NDS.  The Workhouse will be screening the hit movie, “Om Shanti Om,” at 7:30 P.M.… Continue reading Workhouse Arts Center: Destination Bollywood

Nepal Dance School at Heritage India

We’d like to thank NDS dancer Tasherit Sturm Dahal and our advanced Bollywood class from India school in Bethesda for their wonderful performances at the Heritage India Festival at Dulles Expo Center on May 12, 2012. Ms. Dahal presented a Kathak tarana, which received rave reviews, while the Bollywood group did an exciting medley of… Continue reading Nepal Dance School at Heritage India