Dr. Dimple Nair (Rajesh), IAID Artistic Director

♦ Dr. Dimple Nair is a Mohiniattam exponent who holds a Doctorate degree in Fine Arts from Mumbai University under the guidance of her guru Padmabhushan Dr. Kanak Rele.
♦ A scholar in Bharatanatyam from CCRT for 10 years and a recipient of National scholarship in Mohiniattam for 3 years.
♦ A recipient of various awards to name a few ‘Mahakavi Vallathol Award’ , International Nritya Shiromani Award, Nrithyabharathi 2015 Travelling Dance Festival’ held in California, USA, ‘Naatya Saradi Award’, ‘Gopi Krishna National Award’ 2017 and ‘Tarang Ratna Award’ 2018 to name a few.
♦ She represented India in Olympics 2000 in Australia.
♦ Indian Dance Consultant for the 15th Doha Asian Games 2006.
♦ Active Participant of Nalanda Productions such as Kanchan Mrg, Santavani, Chaturdhaara, Devi and more.

Her commendable performances include:

♦ Khajurao Festival.
♦ Konark Festival.
♦ Uttaradhikar festival.
♦ Young Dancers Festival- Trichur Kerala.
♦ Yuva Nritya Mahotsav, Discovery of India (Kal Ki Khoj).
♦ Geet Govind Festival, Mumbai.
♦ Nrityotsav, Mumbai.
♦ Dubai International Dance Festival, UAE.
♦ India at Mindil, Darwin, Australia.
♦ Represented India for the Olympics 2000 in Australia.
♦ International Folklore Dance Festival, Georgia.

Her creditable choreographies in Qatar include:

♦ Creation of the Earth” for Reach out to Asia.
♦ Doha Tribeca Film Festival (DTFF).
♦ (UNEP) World Environment Day Celebrations.
♦ Doha Cultural Festival.
♦ Youth Theatre Festival-Kuwait.
♦ Train Six Inauguration for RasGas.
♦ Qatar Summer Wonders.
♦ Opening Ceremonies for the Chairman's Cup Football Tournament.
♦ Qatar Flower Each Spring Festival.
♦ Emir Cup 2019 Doha, Al Wakrah Stadium.
♦ Bangkok International Dance Festival 2019.
♦ International Folklore Dance Festival, Georgia 2019.

With her numerous international performances, creditable choreographies, and excellent educational and training experiences, Dimple is the Founder and the Artistic Director of IAID, the leading Performing Arts Academy in Qatar since 2001 unceasingly inspiring a lot of young students through her guidance and expertise.