IIPA Established in the year 2003, with a single purpose of providing high quality music and arts education, IIPA has always been at the forefront of providing best education and training in traditional art forms for kids and adults alike with a gamut of cultural activities in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Indian Institute for Performing Arts (IIPA) commenced its operation by the visions of the noted musician Mr. Ambilikuttan, the disciple of Padmavibhushan Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna along with the eminent and noted musician of Bahrain Maj. Gen. Dr. Mubarak Najem, IIPA came into existence as the first professional Institution in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
IIPA intend to keep up the glow of our rich Indian tradition of music and arts through systematic classes based on pure traditional lessons. It offers all subjects with specific courses suited to all types of talents. All classes are being handled by highly qualified and committed teachers specifically brought to Bahrain for the purpose of disseminating knowledge. IIPA is currently offering classes in vocal music, Violin, Keyboard, Guitar, Piano, Bharathanatyam, Mohiniyattam, KeralaNatanam, Kutchipudi, Kathak, Drawing and Painting, Contemporary arts, Theatre Arts etc.
To the benefit of its students and all music lovers in Bahrain, IIPA has brought various concerts and events of great Maestros over the past decade. The events are aimed at disseminating good cultural and musical awareness among our students and music loving community and so far we have brought forward renowned musical maestros such as Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna, Dr. K.J.Yesudas, Sri. Pankaj Udhas, Ustad Ghulam Ali, Hariharan etc just to name a few. We continue this endeavor of bringing high quality musicians and performers and more such events will be showcased by IIPA in time to come.
Attempting to impart contemporary dance experience to Bahrain art lovers, we staged an English dance drama titled ‘Bhavahara’ twice, which got wide appreciation from the art connoisseurs and ultimately took to an international audience to Asia India Cultural Festival in Taiwan. We truly believe that the support to the cause of music and arts either directly or indirectly is the support extended to the wellbeing of humanity.
“It gives us immense pleasure and satisfaction that we have successfully completed 20 years in Bahrain and developed and nurtured talents of thousands of children and adults in realizing their potential in Art and Culture. Some of them have grown to be professionals in their fields and we are so happy to have such a great alumni of IIPA across the globe”, said Mr. Ambilikkuttan, Managing Director & Principal, IIPA
In completing 20 years of glorious excellence, we continue our traditions with Aaghosh – our annual event, Parampara – our most sought after Summer Camp, Spring Fest and Winter Fest etc. We have also added many courses in our curriculum, including Samyog – a child enrichment program, Chess Academy, Contemporary Cinematic Dance etc. The Chess Academy is yet another steps towards empowering and molding children to their best potential upholding the values of Indian tradition and Culture.
IIPA is now expanding our horizons to various locations in Bahrain. We have started our classes in Isa Town in collaboration with Bahrain Music Institute, a prestigious Music Academy in Bahrain. We are also on the progress of establishing our new sessions at Juffair in collaboration with Miraya Academy and in Hoora with Yomai Academy. We are also on the process of establishing our first Institute on KSA associating with local Art Institutes.
In line with our expansion plans, we are happy to inform you that Mr. N V Mohandas has come in as a Director and supporter to IIPA. A retired investment Banker by profession, he has vast experience in the region for over 4 decades and has great connectivity to the fields of art and culture. We are extremely delighted that his contributions will help us to grow beyond the boundaries.
As IIPA are commemorating 20 years of our un-paralleled service to the community, IIPA have lined up multiple cultural events in the months to come. We have also planned our Anniversary Grand Finale in January 2024 coinciding with the republic day of India. Further details about the events will be shared later on.
IIPA believe it is a humble duty to use the social virtue of music and arts for the betterment of our students and to make them socially valuable personalities. Indian musical culture always cherished a sublime vision based on the teacher – student (Guru- Sishya) tradition and envisages in the refinement of one’s personality ultimately achieving the bliss of harmony.
We will never relax on our glories, rather we promise to march forward with steady steps in expanding the true knowledge of culture, value and our traditions in the days to come!
