Tag: smithsonian

Vajrayogini Dance at the Smithsonian’s National Air & Space Museum

Senior dancer, Tasherit Sturm Dahal, will be performing the Vajrayogini dance, a charya nritya, or meditative Buddhist dance, as part of Kites of Asia, a free family program at the Smithsonian’s National Air & Space Museum this Saturday from 10:30-3 pm. The Vajrayogini is a rare and beautiful dance in which the qualities of a… Continue reading Vajrayogini Dance at the Smithsonian’s National Air & Space Museum

Kites of Asia

Gather your family and friends and join us for Kites of Asia, a day of free family programs at the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum, including (of course!) amazing kites, Himalayan dance and music, performances, mask making, and more! Grab the kids for an unforgettable day of entertainment and discovery from 10:30 am to… Continue reading Kites of Asia

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

Journey to the East @ the Freer & Sackler Galleries of Art

NDS Artistic Director Bhim Dahal will be performing rare Buddhist dances at the Freer Gallery of Art & the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery each weekend through the month of September. Join us as we kick off Journey to the East this Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. with performances of the Lakhe and Manjusri dances… Continue reading Journey to the East @ the Freer & Sackler Galleries of Art

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