The members of NDS have recently returned from another successful tour in Virginia presenting their Kathak, Bollywood and Himalayan programs to children and teens around the state. The response and participation by students was astounding, and we thoroughly enjoyed the welcome we received. Thanks especially to all the staff, teachers, PTA, principals, and Young Audiences… Continue reading NDS on Tour
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New Kathak Classes
In addition to children and adult Bollywood classes, NDS is now offering beginner Kathak for ages 7 and up at the India School of Bethesda. The class requires no previous experience and focuses on basics such as footwork and hand movements. Todas will also be taught. Students learn some theory as well, and are accompanied… Continue reading New Kathak Classes
New Classes for Fall
Nepal Dance School is now giving Bollywood classes at India School Inc. in Bethesda, Maryland at the Thomas Pyle Middle School on Sundays. Beginner and advanced levels are offered, both with original choreography. Level One for children is at 11:10 A.M. and Level Two, for teens and adults, starts at 12:30. Registration can be completed… Continue reading New Classes for Fall
Bollywood Workshop at Sun & Moon Yoga Studio
NDS will be presenting a two hour Bollywood Workshop at the Sun & Moon Yoga Studio in Fairfax on October 16 from 2:00-4:00 P.M. Registration is now open. The class includes basic workout dances and original choreography to a Bollywood song taught by Anil and Cordula Dahal. Students will also receive a practice CD. Cost is $65… Continue reading Bollywood Workshop at Sun & Moon Yoga Studio
Winter News Early 2010
NDS has kicked off a new series of Bollywood dance classes at Audrey Moore ReCenter designed to accommodate busy teens and adults. You can register directly with the Center at 703-321-7081. We are also offering Bollywood at the India International School on Saturday mornings from 11:30 to 12:30. For those who just want a taste… Continue reading Winter News Early 2010
Where did Bollywood dance originate?
The origins of Bollywood lie in Urdu theater and street plays known as nautanki. Many of the basic steps, of which there are over seven hundred, are derived from classical Indian dance. Bollywood is a highly aerobic style of modern dance that has gained popularity primarily due to the explosion of Bollywood films across the… Continue reading Where did Bollywood dance originate?
Early Spring Update
Please note that all Fairfax County school-based Bollywood classes may be found in the ParkTakes magazine. We are pleased to announce that NDS is now offering a variety of instruments and accessories for sale (quantities are limited). Also available are supplies for Kathak dance, including original music for artists of all ages and levels. Items… Continue reading Early Spring Update
New Location: Lorton Workhouse
Perhaps our most exciting news is the start of Nepal Dance School at the Workhouse in Lorton, Virginia. All classes and workshops will be conducted in wood-floored and mirrored professional dance studios. Classical Indian Kathak classes will taught on Sundays to live music. Ghungharoos (bells) will be available for purchase through NDS. Bollywood classes will… Continue reading New Location: Lorton Workhouse
Spring Classes
Classes will be continuing this spring for Kathak and Bollywood. Please check our links for Fairfax County ParkTakes and the India International School for updates about times, locations, and pricing for Spring classes. For those who wish to plan ahead for Summer, kindly schedule your preferred time now, as slots fill fast, and we would… Continue reading Spring Classes
Fall Tour
Nepal Dance School has had a very busy Fall Season, starting with our early October double feature presentation at the National Theatre in Washington D.C. The evening gave us an opportunity to showcase an overview of several rarely-seen dances from Nepal. We particularly enjoyed the dynamic audience Q & A after each of the programs.… Continue reading Fall Tour