India School of Dance Music and Theatre Inc

Teaching of classical and semi-classical indian music-vocal and instrumental. Classical dance styles from north and south india-kathak and bharatanatyam folk dances from the different regions of india. Concerts workshops and recitals to showcase the talents of local and visiting artists teachers and students. Performances for community events local schools and universities folklorama folk festival dance manitoba etc. Resource persons on south asia-history language culture and lifestyle. Asian heritage research and storytelling and shared values multicultural concert. Training facilitators in inter-group dialogue in partnership with university of manitoba profs from social work and conflict resolution. Introduction and addition of odissi to the dance syllabus. Popular in north east indai/and ukraine. Expansion of the bollywood dance prgram from classes to concerts to workouts regularly. In keeping with our pledge and continuing our journey towards truth and reconciliation included short modules of learning on indigenous people and culture. Education and training in consultation with elders and knowledge keepers allows for panel discussions and theatre presentations.