Multicultural Festival 2019

Bring the family for an incredible day of fun, food, and entertainment as the University of Mary Washington presents its 2019 Multicultural Festival, rain or shine. Shop with hundreds of vendors from around the world, watch diverse music performances, eat delicious specialties, and participate in free workshops for all ages. Kids have a dedicated activity… Continue reading Multicultural Festival 2019

Science & Buddhism

There is a very engrossing article about how science can complement and enhance Buddhism. Founded about 20 years ago, the Sager Science Leadership Institute began to work with San Francisco’s Exploratorium and the National Writing Project to bring to life the Dalai Lama’s conviction that “all avenues of inquiry – scientific as well as spiritual… Continue reading Science & Buddhism

UMW Multicultural Festival 2018

Mark the date on your calendar – April 14, 2018 – for the next University of Mary Washington Multicultural Festival to celebrate the richness of diversity. Utpalasia will be performing a varied cultural program of Buddhist, Classical Kathak, Bollywood, and Folk dance on the promenade of Lee Hall between 2:15 and 2:45pm. The performance participants… Continue reading UMW Multicultural Festival 2018

Classes Start at India School in Bethesda

Kathak and Bollywood classes started on Sunday, September 21 at India School in Bethesda, MD, but it’s not too late to register. Currently, NDS is offering Kathak levels I, II, and III and Bollywood for children ages 7-14. Join us as we introduce new students to the beauty of classical dance or the high aerobic… Continue reading Classes Start at India School in Bethesda

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!

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