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Hi there,

Welcome to another edition of our NAAC e-alert. We hope you have enjoyed all the NAAC events in the last few months and we would be grateful for any feedback on how we can on improve our events...

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Learn Bollywood Dance from a teacher who has worked with Bollywood Stars...

We are very pleased to inform you that we have a new Bollywood Dance tutor, Leena Dabb who has worked with many of the famous Bollywood stars. Leena has worked in the Bollywood film industry from 1999-2014 and assisted in choreographing with Saroj Khan, Raju Khan, Remo, Habiba, Pappu Khan and many others and done dance classes for Saroj Khan. Leena will be assisted by another talented tutor, Praveen Kumar for the Bollywood dance and we also have Simran Kaur who is teaching Bhangra with Angad Singh... Get ready to groove to the beats of Bollywood! Join us for our exciting Bollywood dance class, where you'll learn the latest moves and hit songs from your favorite movies. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, our classes are tailored to suit all levels. Attending these classes will also give you an opportunity to perform at various functions organized by NAAC. Bollywood Dance classes are held every Wednesday from 5.30pm-6.30pm. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn Bollywood dance in a fun and supportive environment.?See you on the dance floor!

NAAC Music & Dance Academy

Please note that our?NAAC Music & Dance Academy?Autumn term classes have restarted every Wednesday from 5:30pm-8:00pm back at Radford Academy, Denman Street West, Radford, Nottingham NG7 3FL.

We are in the process of starting Garba classes for Navratri, so please register your interest ASAP.?

We are also looking to start Giddha and Fitness classes and would like all of you to please try and publicise the classes as much as possible.

Do let us know if you want the NAAC to provide any specific workshops and or events; within reason and resources allowing, we will try to oblige. Hope to see all, our current and new students, back at the classes.

For full details, use this link to download the poster...

Registration Form...

September - December 2023 Term Dates...

For directions to the Academy use this link...

Ganesh Festival, 19-28 September 2023

Once again, Ganesh ji is coming to Nottingham during GANESHOTSAV between?19th to 28th September 2023.

The Sthapna and everyday Aarti (8am and 8pm) is performed at ?Bhagwati Shakti Peeth Temple Nottingham NG7 7DY?

The big day ?VISARJAN? ceremony is performed at Wollaton Park with lots of music and fun for all ages on?Thursday 28th September 2023.

You all are invited with friends and family to this?FREE Entry event.?Parking charges apply.

Location:?Wollaton Park Courtyard & Lake

Date: Thursday 28th September 2023

Time:?6.30pm

Special Marathi Dhol players will also grace the occasion during the full procession from the Courtyard to the lake, followed by Food/Prasad.

Meeting point:?The courtyard (near parking at the top), Wollaton Park

Details for the Ganesh festival:?https://wollatonhall.org.uk/ganesh-ceremony/

BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE

Entry is on a first come first served basis in line with venue capacity.

NAAC Membership

NAAC occasionally organise events at short notice, in particular where there is a guest artist or performer from abroad and we try our hardest to publicise these events as widely as possible, but to ensure that you do not miss out please regularly check your emails from us, if you are a member! If you are not a member please consider joining us...

Individual Membership

Membership Fee for 2 Years: ?10.00

Life Membership: ?100.00 Individuals ?150.00 Couples ?50.00 Over 60?s

Organisation Membership

Membership Fee for 2 Years: ?20.00

Corporate Membership: ?1000.00

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Nottingham Asian Arts Association (NAAC),

Communities Courtyard, Wollaton Road, Wollaton Park, Nottingham NG8 2AD

Email: [email protected] and [email protected]

Tel: 0115 876 5589 / 0115 876 5590

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