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ISWU & ISW Symphony: Kids DANCE classes for Diwali (7 Sep 2026)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

ISWU & ISW Symphony: Kids DANCE classes, for Diwali Cultural Event November 14th, 2026

Sept 28
October 5, 12, 19, 26
November 2, 11
Starts on Mondays (Six sessions plus rehearsal on November 11)
November 14th Performance Saturday

LIMIT 14 kids

Choreography by Ria Deshpande, Sakshi Dindore, Seher Sodhi & Sana Iyer

Become a ISW member here, for a $25 annual fee.
$20 for all six sessions plus rehearsal for ISW Members, and $40 for non members, starting at 6.00 pm There may be a stage fee for dancers (TBD)

No Refunds, once classes start

ISW University Team & ISW Symphony
Shiamin Melville 508-353-4316 Chair
Sarita Deshpande Chair

ISWU & ISW Symphony:Bollywood Adults DANCE classes for Diwali (7 Sep 2026)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

ISWU & ISW Symphony: Adults DANCE classes, for Diwali Cultural Event November 14th, 2026

Sept 28
October 5, 12, 19, 26
November 2, 11
Starts on Mondays (Six sessions plus rehearsal on November 11)
November 14th Performance Saturday

Choreography by Ria Deshpande, Sakshi Dindore & Ria Deshpande.

Become a ISW member here, for a $25 annual fee.
$20 for all six sessions plus rehearsal for ISW Members, and $40 for non members, starting at 6.00 pm There may be a stage fee for dancers (TBD)

No Refunds, once classes start

ISW University Team & ISW Symphony
Shiamin Melville 508-353-4316 Chair
Sarita Deshpande Chair

ISWU/ISW Symphony Vocal Ensemble - 2026 Diwali (25 Sep 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

ISW Symphony Vocal Ensemble – Diwali 2026

Love to sing? Join us!

The ISW Symphony Vocal Ensemble invites enthusiastic singers to be part of a special Diwali 2026 choral performance on November 14, 2026.

Experience the joy of singing together in an unplugged-style medley, featuring original songs written and composed by our talented volunteers.

Rehearsals: Fridays at 7:30 PM
September 25 – November 13 | India Center
Approximately 8 sessions.

Come share your voice, energy, and love for music as we celebrate Diwali in harmony!

If you’d like to be part of this meaningful and musical experience, please register

Let’s come together and make beautiful music!

No auditions, Hindi based, no Karaoke

Venue -India Center, Shrewsbury

Become an ISW member $25 annual fee Its free for members

Ages 12-82 years.

Program Facilitator: Sarita Deshpande

ISWU & ISW Symphony: Bihu Traditional Adult dance classes (1 Oct 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

ISWU & ISW Symphony Adult DANCE classes begin Sept 17, 2026

Thursdays 2.00 pm (six sessions plus rehearsal on November 12) Minimum 6 needed to start classes

October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. November 5, & 12 Rehearsal

Performance November 14th Saturday

LIMIT 12 Adults

Choreography by Akashi Bora, aka as Poree

Become a ISW member here, for a $25 annual fee.
$15 for all seven sessions plus rehearsal for ISW Members, and $40 for non members, starting at 2 pm There may be a stage fee for dancers (TBD)

No Refunds, once classes start

ISW Symphony Sarita Deshpande
ISWU Shiamin Melville, Chair

ISWU & ISW Symphony: Family Craft Make your own Diwali Kandil (lantern) (25 Oct 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

ISWU Family Craft Make your own Diwali Kandil (lantern)

Join with your family and start a new tradition Ocyober 25th SUNDAY 1-3 pm Ages 6-80, kids to be accompanid by adults

Vijendra Cowlagiji will help you to make this for your home Only pay cost of materials $16. If you have a glue gun at home, please bring it

Minimum 6 needed to sign up

If there are two members in the same family, please logout and sign up for second persont.

ISW Membership can be completed/renewed here.
Shiamin Melville, ISWU Chair 508-353-4316

Also contact: iswuniversity@iswonline.org if you looking for tutoring in any grade/subjects. We typically keep in touch by whatsapp

ISWU & Sports Mahjongg demo, limited signups (25 Oct 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

ISWU & ISW Sports: Mah-jongg demo

October 25, 2026 Sunday, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Dr. Anushree Agrawal, will demonstrate a sample game of American Mah-jongg. Just bring your interest to learn We will meet in a classroom in the front.

ISW Membership can be completed/renewed here.

If there are two members in the same family, please logout and sign up for second person

ISW University and ISW Sports Team
Beena Krishnan, Mahjongg Facilitator
Shiamin Melville, ISWU Chair 508-353-4316
Abhijeet Nikte, Sports Chair

Also contact: iswuniversity@iswonline.org if you looking for tutoring in any grade/subjects. We typically keep in touch by whatsapp