RSO - Indian Classical Arts Society

Indian Classical Dance and Music are over 2,000 years old, and there are 8 major classical dance forms as well as 2 major classical music traditions. The world of Indian Classical Art goes beyond dance and music and encompasses math, mythology, heritage, spirituality, and philosophy. The UMass Amherst Indian Classical Arts Society (ICAS) aims to foster appreciation and awareness of the Indian Classical Arts (ICA) through education, performance, and a platform for students to pursue their artistic endeavors. Our goal is to promote excellence in the practice of the Indian Classical Arts by bringing together students with a passion for ICA, and cultivating an appreciation for the ICA among the UMass Amherst community as well as the Five College community at large. Essentially, we aim to educate about, promote, and preserve the rich world of Indian Classical Arts on campus and beyond. Furthermore, we hope to empower both students who are simply interested in ICA, as well as students who have been studying for years, with the tools to go deeper into their journeys with the arts.