A very Happy Dashain to all from everyone here at Utpalasia! Join us at Durga Temple in Fairfax Station on September 30 as we participate in the annual Dussehra Cultural Program. Students from some of our classes will be presenting two Bollywood items and a traditional Kathak religious piece from 5:00-6:00pm. More info: https://goo.gl/jpHoKD We… Continue reading Happy Dashain 2017
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Registration for Fall Classes Begins!
After a long, hot summer it’s time to get back into form with classes in Indian Kathak and Bollywood! So grab your dance bag, take off those shoes, strap on your ghungroos and make plans to attend India School’s 2016-2017 registration this coming Sunday, September 18, starting at 10 am. New and returning students will… Continue reading Registration for Fall Classes Begins!
Fall Classes at India School
Registration for Utpalasia’s Kathak and Bollywood classes takes place tomorrow, Sunday, September 13, at Thomas Pyle Middle School. Classes begin on September 20th and run through May 15, 2016. Fees and further information can be found here on the India School site. For questions concerning placement and proper student level, please contact us directly at info@utpalasia.org. We… Continue reading Fall Classes at India School
India School Spring Semester
It’s still not too late to join our Bollywood and Kathak classes at India School in Bethesda. Whether your interests are to learn a classical Indian dance style or just rev up that energy with the latest Bollywood songs, we have a level to fit your needs. Classes run Sunday mornings at Thomas Pyle Middle… Continue reading India School Spring Semester
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
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.
New Kathak Dance Performance: Urmi – The Creative Urge
This coming Sunday, Maneesha Sathe will be presenting, “Urmi – The Creative Urge,” an original Kathak performance. Ms. Sathe is one of India’s most famous Kathak dancers and choreographers. She trained with the legendary Kathak dancer Gopi Krishna, who, among other accomplishments, set a world record for the longest continuous Kathak dance at 9 hours… Continue reading New Kathak Dance Performance: Urmi – The Creative Urge