Doha, Qatar – Sixty of IAID’s Indian Classical Dance students successfully passed with flying colors the recent Nalanda Dance Research Centre Annual Graded Examinations held last January.

“What so fortunate about this year, IAID did not just achieve another 100% passing rate, but all the examinees got A level grades on its practical and theory tests. IAID will be continuing this high-level standard in training and continuously promoting the rich culture of this Indian dance form” said Dr. Dimple Nair, IAID Artistic Director. 

The Indian Classical Dance program for girls is a 7-year certificate course. IAID is the only Academy outside India that offers certificate courses from the renowned institute, Nalanda Dance Research Centre (Mumbai, India.) The course tackles the dance styles Bharatanatyam, Kathak and Mohiniattam. Certificates are awarded to its graduates; “Prarambhika” after four years and “Kovida” after seven years. To date, the course has evolved into a 9-year course with students taking the master class to pursue their learnings further.

Dr. Uma Rele, Examiner and Principal of the Nalanda Dance Research Centre, said it has been delightful to see IAID grow through the years.

“The standards of IAID in the Indian Classical Dance education, I believe has gone par excellence amongst other institutions in Qatar. I would like to extend my high regards to the IAID Management, staff and students for always keeping the tradition of excellence in the Performing Arts industry. ”

IAID W.L.L is the first of its kind in the Middle East founded in 2001 with an aim of providing quality training in dance, music, arts and soft skill courses with more than 1,200 students representing over 80 nationalities from around the globe.

Maintaining its high-caliber services, IAID is affiliated with prestigious organizations internationally. The Qatar Development Bank has sequentially awarded IAID one of the Top 50 SMEs in the country. The academy is supported with fully equipped dance, music, and art studios spanning over 1,200 square meter area at a prime and central location in Doha City and a newly
opened branch in Al Wukair.

For more contact info, please call Al Hilal Branch 44411234 / 44320974 Al Wukair Branch 44271155 / 66 or email enquire@iaidonline.org. To learn more about our courses, visit http://www.iaid.qa