Description
🎶 Welcome to ICPAS — Indian Classical Performing Arts Society 🎭
Creativity. Culture. Community.
We are a place where classical beats meet student treats. Rooted in culture and tradition, never short on fun, part heritage, part hangout, we got the perfect balance to make University feel like home. We are all and only about Indian Classical Dance and Music. As our member you will have access to free weekly dance classes, music jam sessions and an opportunity to perform at prestigious events and festivals.
We organize dance shows, music concerts, trips, poetry and story recitation competitions. As our member, you will get the opportunity to be a part of all our events, make friends with like minded people and feel a sense of belonging.
ICPAS has two arms. 'Nritya' is our dance group and 'Raaga' is our music group. As our member you will get the opportunity to be a part of these groups and perform at prestigious events.
Entry requirements are a genuine interest in Indian Classical Dance and Music. Irrespective of your previous experience and training, we welcome you to be a part of our group. Whether you are a dancer, singer or an admirer of Indian Classical Performing arts WELCOME TO ICPAS FAMILY!
We’re a community of dancers, musicians, and art lovers who celebrate India’s classical traditions — from Kathak, Bharatanatyam and Odissi to soulful Raagas, Taals, and fusion jams and cultural and folk dances originating in ancient India. Whether you’re a trained performer or just curious to try something new, there’s a place for you in our family. 🌸
💃 What We Do
✨ Weekly dance and music classes for all levels
🎤 Music Jam sessions
🌺 Cultural showcases, music concerts, story and poetry recitation competitions, and big stage performances.
🎶 Masterclasses with professional artists
🥁 Performances at Uni events, festivals, prestigious events & community shows
✨Volunteer for environmental conservation and wellbeing.
✨ Trips and Socials
🌟 Why Join ICPAS?
- Be part of a creative, supportive fam that vibes over art 🎨
- Learn classical forms without needing prior experience
- Perform at iconic Bristol events (and get the best stage photos!)
- Get early-bird entry to our exclusive shows, trips, dinners and socials.
- Connect with artists, alumni & creative networks
Main events
1. Nritya Baithak [Our annual dance and music show]
2. Raaga Mehfil [Indian Classical musical concert]
3. Literature Festival [Poetry, Story recitation competition]
4. Wellbeing Festival
Terms and conditions
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Membership Fee Inclusions
Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year.
Service Standards
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
- For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the teams.
Code of Conduct
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy
Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within the 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation. To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
Data sharing (Sports Club members only)
Please be aware that Bristol SU may share data relating to the members of its sports clubs with the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health (a department of the University). This information may be used for the purposes of communicating direct with these members and/or to cross-reference against SEH's Sports Pass membership records.
As part of Bristol SU's membership of British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Bristol SU may have to share data on to its sports clubs members so BUCS can, from time to time, communicate with these members.
Data sharing (Societies members only)
If you're joining one of the societies listed below please be aware that your name and email address will be shared with Bristol Hub for the purpose of keeping you up to date with their activities through their email “The Week”:
AIESEC Bristol, AMICUS Bristol, Anti-Slavery Society, Bristol Feminists, Bristol Friends of MSF, Bristol Marrow, Bristol Social Enterprise Society, Bristol Student Action for Refugees, Bristol University Amnesty International, Conservation Group, Bristol University Oxfam Group, Bristol University Sustainability Team, Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad, Engineers Without Borders, Howard League for Penal Reform Student Society, International Affairs Society, Medsin Bristol, Model United Nations, and Vegetarian and Vegan Society.
For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.
If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.
These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
