Canada's National School
for Indian Dance
Preserving Heritage.
Inspiring Community.
Canada’s National School for Indian Dances is a premier cultural institution dedicated to Indian classical and folk dance education, performance, and exchange across Canada.
With a strong foundation in both classical and folk traditions, CNSID provides high-quality training rooted in cultural integrity, discipline, and artistic excellence. The school offers a structured and supportive environment where students of all ages can deepen their understanding of Indian dance while developing technical skill, confidence, and creative expression.
Beyond training, CNSID is committed to nurturing artists and building a vibrant cultural community in Canada. Through performances, productions, and community engagement, the institution fosters meaningful cultural exchange and celebrates the diversity of Indian dance. By combining education, artistry, and collaboration, CNSID aims to elevate Indian dance within Canada’s cultural landscape while inspiring individuals to connect, express, and grow through movement.
Upcoming Performance!
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Anjali – A Tribute is the signature annual presentation of Canada’s National School for Indian Dances (CNSID), a professionally curated cultural production that celebrates the richness, beauty, and spiritual depth of Indian classical dance traditions.
Presented each year as a landmark artistic event, Anjali brings together accomplished performers, emerging dancers, and distinguished guest artists in an evening dedicated to artistic excellence, cultural storytelling, and heritage preservation.
The 2026 edition of Anjali presents the theme:
Ghungroo – The Soul of Rhythm
This year’s production explores the meaning, history, and sacred significance of ghungroos—the ankle bells that symbolize rhythm, devotion, discipline, and the dancer’s bond with movement. Through powerful choreography and storytelling, the performance will illuminate how ghungroos are not merely ornaments, but the heartbeat of Indian classical dance.
Featuring Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Odissi, and other Indian classical dance forms, the evening will offer audiences an immersive journey through rhythm, expression, tradition, and artistic mastery.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Presented by:
Canada’s National School for Indian Dances
Location:
Eastdale Collegiate Institute Theatre
265 Harmony Rd N, Oshawa, ON L1G 6L5
Tickets: $25.00
Anjali is more than a dance performance - it is a professionally staged cultural experience designed to engage audiences through meaningful artistic presentation.
The production aims to:
Showcase
high-quality Indian classical dance artistry
Create deeper
cultural appreciation in the community
Foster collaboration among professional and emerging artists
Present Indian heritage
in an accessible and elevated theatrical format
Each year, Anjali welcomes families, arts patrons, cultural leaders, educators, and community members from across Durham Region, the GTA, and beyond.
Sponsorship & Partnerships
Anjali offers valuable opportunities for sponsors, partners, and collaborators to align with a meaningful cultural initiative while connecting with a diverse and engaged audience.
For sponsorship inquiries, partnerships, collaborations, or media opportunities,
please contact: dshah.cnsid@gmail.com
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