Refugees are often seen as a burden on society, however, we tend to ignore the multidimensionality of this issue. Refugees have a wealth of life experience, talents, skills, as well as resiliency. They can be, and are, contributors in so many areas. To ignore that potential is to bypass an opportunity to show our humanity,… Continue reading The Multidimensionality of the Refugee Issue
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UNHRC/U.N. Refugees Goodwill Ambassador Ger Duany at 1 Journey Festival June 2
Former child soldier – one of the “Lost Boys of Sudan”, and refugee turned actor/model, Ger Duany has given his support to the 1 Journey Festival. His work for the UNHRC and the plight of refugees is vocal and focused on creating dialogue and positive change. Join us as we take part in the… Continue reading UNHRC/U.N. Refugees Goodwill Ambassador Ger Duany at 1 Journey Festival June 2
Nepali Folk Dance Performance @ Bloombars in Washington, D.C.
Tasherit Sturm Dahal will be performing for the Network of South Asian Professionals in DC at Bloombars this Thursday, February 28, 2013, at 8 P.M. She will demonstrate Nepali folk dance and offer an interactive mini-workshop for all attendees. Further details may be found at NetSAP.
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
NDS at the Smithsonian’s Arthur M. Sackler Gallery!
Join us for Kathak: A Meeting of Worlds! Location: Sackler Gallery, Sublevel 1 Date & Time: Sunday, July 29, 2012 at 2 P.M. For more information, go to http://goo.gl/EOqsw
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
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
Winter Tour in North Carolina
We were invited to come to North Carolina on tour for global education projects, which included performances for middle school and college level students in the Appalachian Mountains. The Bollywood dance workshops that followed these programs were a great success. It was wonderful welcoming students of local dance styles, such as clogging, to learn modern… Continue reading Winter Tour in North Carolina