IAID @ 20: A Time for Celebration and Appreciation

This month is full of things to be thankful for. Exactly a week after Qatar celebrates its National Day, IAID is also celebrating its Founder’s Day on the 25th. It seems just yesterday when IAID officially opened its doors to the Qatar community offering courses in Dance, Music, and Arts. And here we are twenty…

A Level Grades for IAID Indian Classical Dance Students

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…

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…