FRIENDS OF INDIAN MUSIC AND DANCE

University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont

 

The Friends of Indian Music and Dance, formed in the fall of 1992, is dedicated to the promotion and integration of Indian performing arts into the cultural life of Burlington and Vermont such that they will become institutionalized and self-sustaining through the patronage of the audience. The performing art forms of the Indian sub-continent, encompassing diverse cultures, represent many of the oldest and deepest artistic traditions in the world. FIMD's goal is to bring some of the finest, internationally acclaimed artists, including some who have established themselves as teachers and performers in this country, as well as younger artists of outstanding caliber.

FIMD is a non-profit membership organization affiliated with the University of Vermont. It is run by a group of people from the Burlington community and UVM faculty and staff who have contributed their time and energies toward the successful growth of the organization. Our strength, however, is the support of the contributing members. Contributions are tax-deductible and members receive discounts at concerts. In order to promote awareness of this rich heritage to the students in Burlington area, FIMD arranges lecture/demonstrations and offers discounted tickets to students at the concerts.

Thanks to our patrons, we have organized 15 successful seasons so far. Our Current Concert Series includes the Legacy celebrating Sitar Maestro Pandit Nikhil Banerjee on April 27, 2008 at 5:30 pm with the renowned North Indian Sitar players Purbyan Chatterjee and  Partha Chatterjee accompanied on Tabla by  Pandit Anindo Chatterjee & Anubrata Chatterjee at The University of Vermont’s Recital Hall on the Redstone Campus.

 

We invite you to join us in supporting Indian performing arts in community by becoming a Member of FIMD.  We offer our most sincere thanks to everyone who support our group in every way. We hope to see you and your friends this season.

FIMD
University of Vermont
Asian Studies Program

479 Main Street

Burlington VT 05405
Tel: (802) 656-5764
Fax: (802) 656-8472

fimd@zoo.uvm.edu