IAID Spotlight Featuring Classical Ballet Students

Sharing with you IAID Spotlight Featuring IAID Classical Ballet Students and the newest IAID Classical Ballet Instructor Ms. Megan Schoeman.The night started with a classical ballet performance from Ms. Megan Schoeman Megan started dancing at the age of five and has achieved many accolades in her dancing career. At the age of 7, she became…

A Night of Raw Talent and Passion

A total of 19 talented students performed in the recent IAID Spotlight featuring Acoustic Guitar Students under the guidance of IAID Acoustic Guitar Instructor Mr. Chandralal Pathmakumara. “Johnny Guitar” is a song written by Peggy Lee (lyrics) and Victor Young (music) and was the title track of the 1954 film Johnny Guitar directed by Nicholas…

Celebration of Achievements

IAID – the biggest performing Arts Academy in Qatar, has more reasons to celebrate this year!   1. 100 % PASSING RATE FOR IAID CLASSICAL BALLET STUDENTS 1st and 2nd Row : IAID BTDA Examinees   3rd Row  : Ms. Sylvia Gomes- IAID Center Manager, Ms. Pam Chater – BTDA Examiner,       Dr….

Fascinating Things You Didn’t Know About Paint

Consider yourself an expert on paint?  You may know less than you think.  Even experts are surprised at these little-known — often odd — facts about paint and paint color.  How many of them come as a surprise to you? 1.The color purple became associated with royalty because at one time only aristocrats could afford…

Benefits of Ballet for Children

If your child has expressed an interest in dance and longs for her own satin slippers and pink tutu, consider enrolling her in a beginning ballet class. Ballet promotes physical strength and agility, can boost concentration, develops an understanding of music and rhythm and generates a love of movement. Whether your child is 4 or…

Why do you pay so much money for music lessons?

An inspiring story shared by IAID- Music Instructor Ms.Hazel Baro FROM A PARENT: One of my friends asked “Why do you pay so much money for music lessons, and for so many years?” Well I have a confession to make, I don’t pay for my kids’ lessons per se. Personally, I couldn’t care for it….

The Health Benefits of Painting

Did you know that painting is not only an extremely enjoyable activity but can also have incredible effects on body and mind? For many, painting is a means to escape the stress of every day life. What might come as a surprise for some is that painting can even have benefits on your health! As…

Signs You’re A Bharatanatyam Dancer

Calling all those who’ve heard, “Elbows up! Knees to the Side! SIT LOWER!” far too much. Bharatnatyam as seen through the eyes of some of the dancers.. 1. Whether or not you have your wallet & keys, you’ll always have extra bobby pins. 2. When you dance, you automatically smile. 3. When people tell you…

Follow Your Passion

If you want something badly enough, you will find a way to make it happen. You will give yourself no excuses and you will follow your passion, regardless of logic. Pursuing it will come easily and the work required will seem natural, no matter the amount of sacrifices required. If you are finding excuses, then…