A BRIGHT DIWALI!
A bright Diwali is our wish to each one of you! May light, luck, and longevity bring contentment and happiness to all.
TERM 1: By November 15, 2026, all Saturday morning Bharatanatyam classes should be completed. Since Kathak, Bollywood, and Folk classes started later in the year, all make-up and remedial work is expected to be completed by the end of November 2026. Please contact your class teacher for further clarification.
TERM 2: Term 2 begins on Saturday, January 9, and Sunday, January 10, 2027, with ten consecutive classes, weather permitting, leading up to the midterm break in March 2027.
TERM 3: Term 3 begins on Saturday, April 10, and Sunday, April 11, 2027, and continues through the year-end recital on June 20, 2027.
RECITAL: Students enrolled in all three terms of the 2026–2027 academic year will have the opportunity to participate in the year-end recital, demonstrating their progress at their respective levels. Please mark your calendars for Sunday, June 20, 2027, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the GSAC. The newly renovated theatre welcomes friends and families. Tickets will be available in May 2027.
ANNUAL SHOWCASE – 2027: Intermediate and Advanced students, teachers, and registered theatre students and adults will be featured in our upcoming original production. Those interested in onstage or stage-crew workshops and training are encouraged to contact theatre representative Dhruvi Shah or their class teacher. The Showcase date is Friday, April 16, 2026 at 7pm, at the Gas Station Arts Centre.
FUNDRAISING: Donation receipts for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) are provided for contributions of $25 or more towards our projects, programme offerings, or the upkeep of our present location. Help keep Asian arts and culture alive and flourishing! Our rich heritage will thrive when we each play our part and give back to the community.
A HOLY AND PEACEFUL CHRISTMAS TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE!
The end of the year is a time to reflect on and enjoy the rewards of your hard work in the good company of family and friends.
Historical Book Launch
For the first time, the Golden Boy Room at the Legislative Building was opened on June 28, 2026, to welcome and honour the inductees featured in South Asian Pioneers: The First Wave (1970–2022). The book was officially launched with great aplomb, celebrating the remarkable contributions and achievements of the pioneers featured in this historic volume. The first press edition is still available for purchase for $30 at ISDMT Studio or by contacting a member of the management committee.
Arangetram 2027
Slated for July/August 2027. Venue TBA.
Aradhana 2027
Slated for October 24, 2027 at the Gas Station Arts Centre.
Thank You
To all parents and well-wishers of the India School, we are grateful for your encouragement, loyalty, and support through our studio relocation. With your help, we have been able to maintain the expected level of excellence in the performing arts, and continue to expand our course offerings to suit diverse tastes and needs.
