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Welcome to the Nepal Dance School, located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. NDS is dedicated to promoting cultural diversity and enrichment through the mediums of dance and music instruction, performances, and programs.
NDS works with Young Audiences of Virginia, an organization dedicated to presenting unique arts-in-education programs. We also participate with and other groups, such as IDEA (Indian Dance Educators Association), the India International School in Chantilly, the Lorton Workhouse Center for the Arts, and the Fairfax Park and Recreation Department (Audrey Moore ReCenter).
Our aim is to bring the beauty of dance and music to a wider audience, and in so doing, help to perpetuate the long-standing traditions of Asian heritage. Our performances include student participation and visual presentations that make learning about customs, history, and cultures exciting and fun. NDS school programs easily integrate and complement SOL and other state requirements.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Fall Tour
Nepal Dance School has had a very busy Fall Season, starting with our early October double feature presentation at the National Theatre in Washington D.C. The evening gave us an opportunity to showcase an overview of several rarely-seen dances from Nepal. We particularly enjoyed the dynamic audience Q & A after each of the programs. Here is what Dr. Murphy, President and Executive Director of the National Theatre had to say: “To All the Dahals - It is I who should be thanking you for such a delightful evening of elegance and expertise. With words as well as choreography you took us magically into the rich culture of Nepal reflected in delicate gestures, lovely dance, tinkling bells and flashing costumes! And you were a joy to work with: decisive, cooperative, warm, and friendly.”
We greatly appreciate all the staff at National Theatre for making our experience there unforgettable!
NDS recently returned from a terrific tour around Virginia, performing and presenting our unique programs at a variety of venues. We wish to thank Young Audiences of Virginia for making it possible for us to reach such a wide spectrum audience: our tour went into elementary and middle schools, local and state afterschool programs, as well as entertaining the wonderful people at VDOT during their Multi-Cultural Festival.
We greatly appreciate the delightful welcome we were given everywhere, and the great support from educators and school personnel. Most of all, we were thrilled to see the enthusiasm and high-power participation by our audiences (students and staffers alike!!), who learned about the cultural heritage of the Himalayan land of Nepal, and danced Bollywood, Kathak, Buddhist and Nepalese Folk Dance with us. You were awesome!!
Labels: bollywood, kathak, national theatre, nepali folk, performance, tour, YAV
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Bollywood & Kathak Classes for Fall
NDS is pleased to add a new location for Bollywood and Kathak dance! We will be at Audrey Moore Rec Center in Springfield every Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon. In addition, we are also offering our regular classes at Fairfax County schools through the Park & Rec Department: Monday nights at Fairfax County Government Center, Wednesdays at Longfellow Middle School, Thursdays at Navy Elementary, and Fridays at Stone Middle School. Check your ParkTakes magazine, available at all local libraries for schedules, fees, and times! These classes are limited to 15 people per class, so sign up early!
Private classes are filling fast for the Fall season. Times allotted to regular students will be given first preference, but we need confirmation to hold your space. Instruction is offered privately in the following dance styles: Kathak, Bollywood, Nepali Folk, and Tabla.
Check our calendar for classes at India International School and Durga Temple.
NDS also has a packed Fall schedule with performances for Young Audiences of Virginia (details coming soon), all around the state, and through CAPs right here in Fairfax County.
We hope you will join us on October 6 at the National Theatre when NDS performs a program highlighting the various dance styles of Nepal and India.
Nepal Dance School now offers fine quality tablas and madals, as well as providing service and repair.
Labels: bollywood, classes, kathak, madal, nepali folk, parktakes, tabla
