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

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

NDS on Tour

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

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

Meghdoot, the Cloud Messenger, coming June 18

Tasherit Sturm Dahal performs in Meghdoot, the Cloud Messenger, a dance drama presented by IDEA on June 18th at 7:30 P.M.  at Thomas Jefferson Theater, 125 S. Old Glebe Road in Arlington, Virginia.  Tickets are available online (General admission: $10, Students/Seniors: $5).

Annual IIS Performance coming June 12

Join us for the Annual India International School performance on June 12 at the Jewish Community Center in Fairfax, Virginia.  Students from Kathak Level I and II will be presenting their items between 5 and 7 P.M. in the main auditorium.  Admission is free.

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