ICA Vancouver presents Introduction to Indian Music Class For Kids. Bring your kid and find out if your kid has a musical talent.Free Demo Class For the Kids (6-10 years) by Neeraja Aptikar.
Indian Music Class in Burnaby
This Free Demo class includes Indian classical notes, voice culture to sing in professional way. Kids are going to learn basics of Indian music and Sargam Geet. This workshop will be very useful to find out if your kid has musical talent. Music makes kids more grounded and creative.
Classical Indian music gives kids the confidence and strength to develop good self esteem. Kids who learns Indian music they learn to know how to balance emotions effectively.
Sunday, May 27th 2018; 2PM-4PM
2702, Norland Ave, Burnaby
Neeraja is a gifted Hindustani Classical Indian vocalist. Her sweet and masterful voice has delighted and inspired listeners throughout India and Canada. Born and raised in a family of Sanskrit scholars, Neeraja learned North Indian classical and semi-classical music under the able guidance of Pandit Shivajirao Bharati of Kirana Gharana and Dr. Vikas Kashalkar at the HOD University in Pune, India. Her musical training includes semi-classical music such as dadra, thumri, hori, kajri and chaiti from Pune based well-known vocalist Professor Jayashree Ranade. She also sings marathi natya sangeet, abhanga and some bhavgeet. She is fluent in singing marathi, hindi, sanskrit, rajastani, bengali and punjabi urdu and kannad. She has received several awards for classical, semi-classical and light music. Her song “Khub teri pagadi” for Movie Sindoor is nominated for Leo awards 2010. She has collaborated with Canadian musicians and more than 10 albums published.Students of Classical Indian music in Vancouver are blessed to have Neeraja’s skilled and expert guidance in this rare and beautiful musical art form. Neeraja offers private and semi-private instruction in Classical Indian music to all levels of musical ability and experience of the Sanskrit language. Other than Music Neeraja is holding Masters degree in Microbiology, She has worked in hospital as a Microbiologist and taught Microbiology in Medical Institute for 8 yrs. Neeraja is also a very successful life skills counselor educated in Vancouver. She is a regular writer for Sakal news paper in Maharashtra.
Join ICA Vancouver for a Musical Bollywood Night & Delicious Indian Buffet Dinner at Masala India Bistro. Does not matter if you can not sing, it is also fun to listen others. We have some great singers in our group. Off course, you can also join us for a great company.
Buy Tickets Online at Ticket Hungama: https://www.tickethungama.com/indian-karaoke-ica-vancouver
After the grand success of our Diwali event, ICA Vancouver brings Holi Milan 2018.
Join us to celebrate Festival of Colors in Vancouver area. Come in colorful Indian ethnic dresses to enjoy this colorful festival. Dance on Bollywood Holi Songs, Cultural Dance Performances, sumptuous Indian food, Special activities for Kids and much more..
Great Networking Opportunity:
Come and splash some laughter and love as you socialize with other Indian expats living in Vancouver.
Event Date: Sunday, February 25, 2018
Event Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Event Location:
Punjab Bhawan, Surrey BC
Come and join us for a FREE Financial Literacy session to obtain information pertaining to financial strategies, tips and critical reminders. A significant part of the session will be dedicated towards tax strategies and planning for the Tax year 2017.
The session will also include a section on investment, savings, education savings, retirement planning and related tax matters
The event is absolutely FREE **
In this information Session on Taxes, we will cover:
– Sound financial practices
– Debt Management
– Personal Savings
– Retirement and Child education Savings
– Tax Planning- key strategies
– Tax reminders, tips and resources
– Cryptocurrencies and related tax impact
– Changes to the Tax legislation for the year 2017
There is no obligations involved and it is absolutely FREE.
The session will be presented by qualified and certified professionals.
The opinions and information provided in this session are those of presenters only. ICA Vancouver and its organizers do not accept any responsibility or liability whatsoever for any action taken as a result of attending this session including negligence. We may take some pictures at this event which may be shared on social media and used later for promotional purposes. Please contact us in writing if you do not want your picture to be shared on social media.
We offer series Free Yoga Classes in Metro Vancouver time to time. This Yoga Class is offered by the founder of YogaDayVancouver.ca, Neeraj Kumar. In this class you will understand Yoga is Not about twisting your body in difficult postures.
Learn how to breath properly in different movements which will help you building your own personal yoga practice at home.
This Yoga session will include Asana (Yoga Postures) & Pranayama (Breathing Technique). Come & join for a blissful experience. All levels are welcome.
You will be asked to sign a waiver form for this yoga session. Photos and video may be taken by the organizers, solely for Pure marketing purposes. By registering for this Yoga Session you understand that organizers of this Yoga Class, Participating Teachers, Volunteers, Yoga Day Vancouver, ICA Vancouver are in no way liable for any injuries sustained while doing any of the practices during this Yoga Class or hereafter. Pictures taken at the event may also be shared on social media.
Join us for a structured learning experiece of Indian Dances – a Combo class of Indian Classical Dance Technique and Bollywood Fun! Most appropriate for kids (Ages 4+) and teenagers as the program focuses to train mind and body to become a dance artist! It is also an exciting way to learn more about the culture and stay connected to the roots!
* Parents may watch the class in the last 10 minutes and can interact with the instructor thereafter.
Niki Patel has 17 years of experience instructing various Indian Dance Styles in India a well as US. She is trained in various classical and folk dance styles as well as Bollywood dancing; her expertise being in Kuchipudi and Bollywood. With a degree of Nrityatirth (Kuchipudi) she is trained under the able Guru Smt. Rita Choksi. She has performed for numerous Arts and Cultural Shows and events including Bollywood shows in the U.S. wherein she shared the stage with stars like Shankar Mahadevan, K.K., Richa, etc. She not only organizes numerous workshops & shows but also choreographs for school/college events, competitions, cultural gatherings & private family events. She founded her own dance school “Spirit of Dance” in 2003 and is now bringing the fun of Bollywood and Classical culture to Canada! Visit her Facebook page Spirit of Dance
Give a break to yourself from the monotonous routine! Join us for a cool way of cardio exercise with up-beat music; rejuvenating mind and body while learning some Bollywood dance moves! Anybody can dance, no previous experience needed. The class will include stretching, warm-up, choreographed bollywood routine and wind-up relaxation!
Niki Patel has 17 years of experience instructing various Indian Dance Styles in India a well as US. She is trained in various classical and folk dance styles as well as Bollywood dancing; her expertise being in Kuchipudi and Bollywood. With a degree of Nrityatirth (Kuchipudi) she is trained under the able Guru Smt. Rita Choksi. She has performed for numerous Arts and Cultural Shows and events including Bollywood shows in the U.S. wherein she shared the stage with stars like Shankar Mahadevan, K.K., Richa, etc. She not only organizes numerous workshops & shows but also choreographs for school/college events, competitions, cultural gatherings & private family events. She founded her own dance school “Spirit of Dance” in 2003 and is now bringing the fun of Bollywood and Classical culture to Canada! Visit her Facebook page Spirit of Dance
Rangoli by ICA Vancouver. Credit: Ankur, Prerna, Neeru, & Anchal
Light your spirit at a Diwali Celebrations event at Renfrew Park Community Centre, Vancouver BC.
Come & join us at Renfrew Park Community Centre (2929 E 22nd Ave, Vancouver, BC V5M 2Y3) on Saturday, October 21, 2017; 12:30PM-3PM for Dhol Drumming, Diya (Indian Oil lamp) decorations, Rangoli, Mehndi (Henna), Bollywood dances, and Indian traditional dance performances.
Cost:
This Diwali Celebrations Event is Free for general public to attend but you must register for it.
Registration:
You may phone in (604) 257-8388 or come in person to register. The event number if you are phoning is 119429 (Diwali Festival)
Diwali 2018 Celebrations:
Diwali at Renfrew Park Community Centre will be celebrated on Nov 3, 2018; 12:30PM-3:30PM. Please visit https://www.icavancouver.ca/diwali-celebrations-at-renfrew-park-community-centre/ for more information.
Join ICA Vancouver for Diwali Festival Gala Dinner Party. Join us for a Mesmerizing Evening of Entertainment as we celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights. Some of the highlights of the party are:
Buffet Dinner
DJ & Dance
Performances
Social Get Together
Prizes & more
There will be cultural performances, Bollywood dance performances, sumptuous Indian food and much, much more!
This event provides socializing and networking opportunity to Indo-Canadian Community and beyond. Newcomers to Vancouver can also join and meet other Indian Expats living in Metro Vancouver.
Sponsors can receive a number of value-added promotional features; including, Logo on the poster, Logo on our website, Banner at the Event site, Booth at the event site, online promotions on social media and more. Please Contact Us if you are interested in sponsoring our Diwali Gala event
Join ICA Vancouver, the promoters of the Yoga Day Vancouver, for a Yoga session that we are organizing in support of a Not-For-Profit Organization.
This Yoga session will be lead by a certified Yoga Teacher Kiran Rampuri. This Yoga session is for all levels. All are welcome!
By attending this of yoga session, you too can support a meaningful cause. 100% of net proceeds will go to Friends For Cause Foundation, a Not For Profit Organization who is providing free Cataract Eye Surgeries for poor people in India.
Yoga Session is only $5 but you may donate more if you wish.
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