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Name: Sarmistha Adhikari
Email: sarmisthaadhikari@hotmail.com
Field: Rabindra Sangeet
Address: Merrick, NY 11566. USA.
Telephone: US +1 5164420090
Misc. Info: Graduate from Gitabitan , Calcutta. Specialist in authentic Rabindra Sangeet. For details, please see the web site.
Please contact for learning/performing. http://www.angelfire.com/oz/sangeet Teaches Rabindra Sangeet through a preplanned curriculum taking care of all aspects of Rabindra Sangeet so that you can be an independent singer.
Name: Chander Kala Ahuja
Email: dpandchander.ahuja@verizon.net
Field: sitar, Hindustani-Vocal, Basic tabla, harmonium
Address: 30 Secor Road Scarsdale, NY 10583
Telephone: 914-723-6879
Misc. Info: Please contact for class times and fees.
Name: Mir Ali
Email: MirGuitarAli@verizon.net
Field: sitar & Classical and popular guitar
Address: Studio locations: (downtown) 145 College Street Buffalo, New York 14201, 2. (Suburbs) 20 Milton Street, Williamsville, New York 14221
Telephone: 1. Home: 716-884-0714, 2. Mobile: 716-807-2292
Misc Info: website: www.mir-ali.com, * Award winning artist, College degreed in music DePaul University, University of Buffalo & Akron University, *Deciple of Ustad Rais Khan
Name: Lakshmi Balaji
Email: lbrk2002@yahoo.com
Field: Carnatic Vocal, Light music, Bhajans, Kannada Bhaavageethe
Address: 95-32, 95th Street, Ozone Park, NY-11416.
Telephone: 718-578-3824
Misc. Info: Students get traditional way of teaching combined with Bhajans and light music. Has been a teacher in music in Mysore, India.Singapore, New york, New Jersey, Westchester. Any age group and flexible hours. I teach at Flushing Ganesh Temple and also take Private Classes. I also train the students with special interst for arangetram.Classes held at different locations.I can come to your home and teach.You can reach me at 718-323-0216.and my cell number is 718-578-3824.You can also e-mail at lbrk2002@yahoo.com
Name: A.R. Balaskandan
Email: balaskandan@earthlink.net
Field: Carnatic Violin/ Mridangam
Address: 345 East 93rd Street New York, NY 10128
Telephone: 917-208-2424
Misc Info: Balaskandan is a unique musician in that he has been trained in both Mridangam (Guru Karaikudi Mani of Chennai, India ) and Carnatic violin (Smt. T. Rukmini of Chennai, India). He has performed in prestigious venues throughout India, Europe, US and Canada and has accompanied many international artists. He offers classes in both mridangam and violin in Manhattan, NY and Queens.
Name: Rakesh Banerjee
Email: rakeshband9@gmail.com
Field: Tabla and Dholak
Address: 39-64, 51 Street, Woodside, N.Y. 11377, USA
Telephone: 718-803-3095
Misc. Info: I am available to teach and perform Tabla, Dhol and Drum pad in the tri state area. Please see my personal web page http://www.banerjeebrothers.com/ Tabla lesson per class $20.00
Name: Yogesh Bhatt
Email: yogeshsb@hotmail.com
Field: Harmonium, Violin , tabla and Otheres
Address: 37 Cardinal Drive Poughkeepsei , UP-State NewYork NY -12601 :
Telephone: 845-462-2095
Misc. Info: Come and Learn Indian Music on Instruments Flexible Schedule, Enjoy ToGether
Name: Bollywood Cultural Dance Academy
Email: binrav@optonline.net
Field: Dance in Bollywood style and folk dance
Address: 4 Drury Court, Holtsville, New York 11742
Telephone: 631-696-2184
Misc. Info: Learn to dance in traditional bollywood style. It is lot of fun, exciting and combines various styles of dance. Bindu Sundaran is young, talented, energetic trained dancer conducting classes in Long Island, New York. She specializes in bollywood style dancing, bhangra and garba. Don't miss out the opportunity. Call Bindu Sundaran at 631-696-2184.
Name: Naren Budhakar
Email: naad2000@hotmail.com
Field: Tabla
Address: New York City and Surrounding area
Telephone: 646-279-7199
Misc. Info:
Name: C. Balachandran
Email: usha_ushabal@yahoo.com
Field: Mridangam
Address: 138-35 Elder Avenue, Apt 8D Flushing, New York 11355
Telephone: 718 461 5520
Misc. Info:
Name: Samir Chatterjee
Email: samir@tabla.org
Field: Tabla
Address: 34-34, 77th Street, #6L : Jackson Heights, NY, 11372
Telephone: 718 809 4666
Misc. Info: Farrukhabad Gharana $70 an hour for Private $35 an hour for group. More details can be available from website www.tabla.org
Name: Vaishali Chaudhuri
Email: vaishali_chaudhuri@yahoo.co.in
Field: Bharathanatyam and Kuchipudi
Address: 67-11 Yellowstone Boulevard, Apt# 6A Forest Hills, New York, NY 11375.
Telephone: 718- 544 0564
Misc. Info: I am a disciple of Late Guru N. Pandarinathan, a worthy disciple of Bharat Vidwan Guru Kuppiah Pillai. I have beentrained in the ancient Thanjore style of Bharathanatyam. In Kichipudi I have taken Lessons in the Vedantam style from Guru M. C. Vedanta Krishna at Calcutta who is the disciple of Guntur Lakshmi Narasimha Sastri. For further information please contact me by mail or phone.
Name: Vidya Dhanram
Email: dizbevidya@yahoo.com
Field: Bharata Natyam dancing
Address: Brentwood, Long Island. New York
Telephone: 631 - 748 - 0618
Misc Info: 12 years of experience in Bharata Natyam. Contact for more info...
Name: Kamini Dandapani
Email: dandapanis@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Music (Vocal)
Address: 30 Waterside Plaza #29J
New York NY 10010
212-683-2117 (Cell:917-232-8444)
Misc. Info: I would prefer to perform but can also teach medium to advanced lessons - no beginners please! My rates are very affordable particularly for performance in the New York area as I am looking for more exposure. I have sung in New York at the Asia Society and a couple of other venues. Thank you
Name: Dhoonya Dance
Email: info@dhoonyadance.com
Field: Bollywood, Pop Bhangra,
Address: New York City
Telephone: 202 716 4400
Misc. Info: For more information: http://www.dhoonyadance.com. "Dhoonya" is the fusion of two Hindi words, "dhoon" which means rhythm and "duniya" which means world. Dhoonya Dance - "Find Your Inner Bollywood" The Dhoonya-style incorporates BollyBasics and Pop Bhangra fundamentals specifically designed to teach you all the steps you need to know to dance to the most popular Bollywood tunes.
Name: East West School of Dance
Email: ananda@anandaashram.org
Field: Bhartnatyam
Address: Anand Ashram, 13 Saphire Rd., Monroe, NY 10950
Telephone: 914-783-7314
Misc. Info: classes by Pandit Satya Narayana Charka
Name: Mala Desai
Email: MalaOdissi@gmail.com
Field: Odissi Dance
Address: 31 Hicks Lane, Great Neck, NY 11024
Telephone: 516-773-2894
Misc. Info:I am a Performer, Choreographer & Teaching Artist, School Name - Mala's School of Odissi Dance
Name: Polash Gomes
Email: rageshreemusic@yahoo.com
Field: Tabla
Address: 40-29 48th Street Sunnyside, NY 11104 USA
Telephone: 718 672-3211
Misc. Info: Lucknow Gharana. Disciple of Sri Mrinal Pal also studied with Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri.
Name: Joshua Hajicek
Email: jhajicek@gmail.com
Field: sitar
Address: 2529 33rd St., Astoria, NY 11102
Telephone: 917-597-9820
Misc Info: $45/hour - Teaches sitar as well as North Indian Music theory. A student will learn about microtonal nuances of raga (shrutis) and the correct usage of them. He/she will also learn tuning,including mathematical calculations, times of day, differences between just intonation and equal tempered scales, vocal representation on sitar, basic and advanced techniques of playing and performing, maintenance of the instrument, as well as how to dive deeply into the music.
Name: Ranjita Iyer
Email: ranjita.iyer@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic (South Indian) Classical Music
Address: 35 Juniper Road, Port Washington NY 11050
Telephone: 2122025542
Misc Info:
Name: Liza Joseph
Email: liza_dance@yahoo.com
Field: Bharathanatyam, Semi-classical, Folk
Address:
Telephone: 914-843-9785
Misc. Teaches Bharatanatyam, Semi-classical, folk dance classes in Elmsford, White Plains, Yonkers, Hopewell Junction. Bharatanatyam costumes/jewelry are available for rent/sale.
http://www.geocities.com/liza_dance/natyamudra.html
Name: Kalavant Center for Music and Dance, Inc.
email: kalavant@aol.com
Field: Tabla, sitar, vocal
Address: 326 E. 11 Street, Suite #2, New York, NY 10003
Telephone: 212-475-2348
website: http://www.kalavant.org
Name: Ustad Ikhlaq Hussain Khan
Email: ragasitar@gmail.com
Field: sitar
Address: 306 W 80th Street Apt 3C New York, NY 10024
Telephone: +1(917) 607-4508
Misc. Info: http://ragasitar.com/
Name: Ustad Mashkoor Ali Khan
Email: stacula@yahoo.com
Field: Hindustani classical Vocal
Address: Faust Harrison Pianos, 205 West 58th Street, New York, NY, 10019, USA
Telephone: 917-494-1592
Misc Info: www.mashkooralikhan.com, www.indianclassical.org, Group Lessons Tuesdays and Thursdays April 22, 2008 - June 12, 2008, $200 for 8 lessons or $40 per lesson. Private lessons by appointment, $100 per hour. To register, contact Simon Stack the above-listed number or email address.
Thank you very much.
Name: Lipson, Roger
Email: info@rogerlipson.com
Field: sitar
Address:
Telephone: 917-270-0537
Misc. Info: Playing the classical music of North India has brought me joy in recent years. I am interested in meeting and playing with all kinds of people at various levels. I play because of the love of the music and enjoy sharing it with others. Please feel free to call. check http://www.rogerlipson.com or http://www.shaadikishehnai.com
Name: Lotus Music & Dance
Email: afalk@lotusmusicanddance.org
Field: Bharata Natyam, Odissi, Kathak, Carnatic Vocals, Manipuri
Telephone: 212-627-1076
Address: 109 West 27th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10001
Misc. Info: www.lotusmusicanddance.org
Name: Madhu
Email: madhu4music@yahoo.com
Field: Piano/Keyboard/Guitar
Address:
Telephone: 914-714-4684
Misc. Info:
Name: Shantha Madhu
Email: madhu4music@yahoo.com
Field: Carnatic Vocal and Light Music
Address: NY
Telephone: 845-290-0872
Misc. Info: "Gaanabhooshan" in carnatic music. Over 25 yrs experience in teaching Music in India and abroad.
S.Indian Playback singer, AIR and Doordarshan artist. Teaching at many locations
in NY/NJ.
Name: Madan Madi
Email: madi421@msn.com
Field: Dhol & Bhangra Teacher
Address: 32-18 79th Street, #1R, East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Telephone: 718-651-1534
Misc. Info: Professional Bhangra, Gidha teacher. We perform for weddings, Festivals and all type of parties. For more information please check out www.dholmaster.com
Name: Mrs Pia Majumdar
Email: pia@piamajumdar.com
Field: Kathak/Rabindrik Bangla Dance
Address: 38-11 108 street #5J Corona NY.11368
Telephone: 917 562 6083
Misc Info: Performer and Instructor of Kathak (Lucknow Gharana) with a twenty years experience. For furthur details check out
www.piamajumdar.com.
Name: Siddharth Mehta
Email: sidmehta00@hotmail.com
Field: Tabla
Address: Siddharth Mehta, Sangeet Studios, 19 Union Square West, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10003
Telephone: 856-745-5361
Misc Info: Teaching in Voorhees, NJ and Manhatten NYC - www.sangeetstudios.com
Name: Kamal Mishra
Email: mishrakamal@aol.com
Field: hindustaani style of Vocal, violin, sitar, Tabla, flute, keyboard and harmonium
Telephone: 718-507-6688.718-461-4065 cell---917-346- 2362. 646-472-9255
Misc. Info: sangeet vibhusan pandit kamal mishra world renowned violinist and singer performer and teacher www. kamalmishra.com
Name: Gulam Mohamad Mirashi
Email: apaiart@comcast.net
Field: Accompany vocalist on harmonium and teach harmonium
Address: Floral Park, New York, N.Y. USA
Telephone: 347-837-1984
Misc. Info: http://www.musicuncle.com/
Name: Ranjan Nandi
Email: ranju_nandy@yahoo.co.in
Field: Tabla
Address: New York, Queens, NY U.S.A.
Telephone: 917-496-9076
Info: RANJAN NANDI is a disciple of the famed tabla player Abhijit Banerjee. He has a Master's degree in tabla from Rabindra Bharati University in Calcutta. He received a Gold Medal from Bharatiya Sangeet Academy. He has performed with Pandit Manilal Nag, Pdt. Sanjay Banerjee, Pdt. Buddhadev Dasgupta, Pandit Dipak Chaudhuri, Pdt. Kamal Mullick, and many more. He is a teacher at Dhwani Academy in Calcutta and is now teaching in New York. He has taught for six years at the Calcutta Blind School. He has been an organizer of the tabla TARANG band of Dhwani Academy.
Name: Nitin Mitta
Email: nitinmitta@hotmail.com
Field: Tabla
Address: 235 E. 95th St, Upper East Side, New York, NY 10128 :
Telephone: (212) 706-3047
Misc. Info: Nitin Mitta, one of India's rising tabla players, is a talented young artiste who has recently moved to Rhode Island from India. He started his training in tabla at the age of 9 from late Pt. G. Satyanarayana and subsequently continued his advanced training under Pt. Arvind Mulgaonkar of Mumbai. Both his gurus are disciples of the late Ustad Amir Hussain Khan, who belongs to the Farukhabad Gharana. Nitin has been the recipient of numerous prizes and scholarships since 1988. He has accompanied many eminent artistes, both in India and abroad, such as Padmavibhushan Pt. Jasaraj ji, Pt. Rajan and Pt. Saajan Mishra, Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Pt. Ulhas Bapat, Pt. Nayan Ghosh, Pt. Vidhyadhar Vyas, Smt. Sumitra Guha, Pt. M. Janardhan, Shri Vishweswaran, Shri Gaurav Mazumdar, Shri Sanjeev Abhyankar, Shri Purbayan Chatterjee, Anupama Bhagwat. Nitin is known for his sensitive and skillful accompaniment as well as for his solo performances. He has toured in many European countries such as Germany, England, France, Finland, Belfast and the Baltics. He has also had the opportunity of performing at the prestigious “ Purcell Room” South Bank, London and a solo performance for “Bandish” in Mumbai.
Name: Natraj Center for the Performing Arts
Email: natrajperformingarts@att.net
Field: Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, Odissi, folk & film
Address: 212-47 Jamaica Avenue, Queens Village, NY 11428
Telephone: 718-468-1604
Misc. Info: a not-for-profit organization - www.natraj.org, Dance is Our Passion; Culture - Our Life
Name: Nritya Kala Kendra
Email: email@nkkinc.org
Field: Kathak Dance, Indian Folk dance Singing
Address: Queens, Jackson Heights, Floral Park
Telephone: 718-391-8693
Misc. Info:
Name: Purnima Desai Shikshayatan Cultural Center
Email: shikshayatan1988@aol.com
Field: Vocal classical, Bhajan, geet, gazal, harmonium, tabla, Violin, sitar, flute, keyboard
Address: 146-29 Hawthorne Avenue, Flushing, New York, N,Y, 11355
Telephone: 718-461-4065 and 718-886-0009
Telephone: 718-507-6688
Misc. Info: hindi,gujraati, and sanskrit lesson also
Name: Leela R.
Email: lrcyber@yahoo.com
Field: Bharatha Natyam, Veena
Address: Westchester, NY 10562
Telephone: 914-941-9254
Misc. Info: Will teach
1. Classical Bharatha Natyam
2. Veena (those interested must have Veena) Have played for several Arangetrams; I can
be contacted to play Veena for Kuchipudi,
Bharatha atyam Arangetrams.
Name: Naya Dance
Email: info@nayadance.com
Field: Dance (Bollywood, semi-classical, fusion, Bhangra, garba, etc)
Address: New York, NY USA
Telephone:
Misc Info: www.nayadance.com
Name: Thejeswini Raj
Email: thejeswini_raj@yahoo.com
Field: Bharatnatyam
Address: Forest Hills, NY
Telephone: 718 275 0159
Misc Info: Artistic Director Thejeswini Raj conducts classes that places emphasis on practical dance, as well as dance theory in Sloakam form. She also has an extensive experience with choreographing events, arangetrams and productions, during her
professional career in dance, that has spanned over three decades. Students can earn a degree or diploma in Bharatanatyam from Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Chennai
(Further details are available at bharathanatyamonline.com)
Name: Nivedita Shiv Raj
Email: info@ragachitra.org
Field: Carnatic - Vocal, Veena
Address: Flushing, NY 11355
Telephone: 917-515-9164
Misc. Info: Mrs.Nivedita ShivRaj, is a carnatic music (vocal & veena) and professional with 20 years of rich experience. She was an All India Radio artiste. She has presented many concerts, in India and the USA. She collaborates with artistes of other genres to create, compose contemporary music and presents workshops and concerts to world audiences.(www.niveditashivraj.com). Studetns get to learn Indian Classical Music (vocal and veena) in a methodical, easy & interesting way, with bhajans, slokas and kirthanas. Students also have opportunities for performances and become a member of RagaChitra Classical Choir. Voice training is also provided for singers and aspiring singers of any forms of music.Classes are held in Flushing & Manhattan, NY
Name: Shobana Rajaram
Email: shobragh5@yahoo.com
Field: Indian Carnatic Vocal
Address: 520 East 81st street, New York 10128
Telephone: 212-537-6258
Misc. Info: Beginners' and advanced training in CARNATIC VOCAL MUSIC will be given by experienced music teacher from Chennai who has given numerous concerts and has also trained several students in vocal music.
Name: Dr. Rohini B. Ramanathan
Email: rbrimages@hotmail.com
Field: Vocal Music
Address:
Telephone: (516) 764-1847
Misc. Info: For Bio: http://www.longislandtraditions.org/artistprofiles/ethnic/ramanathan.html Teach: Voice Culture Classical Music Improv Scale Conversion Film Music Devotional Music Fusion
Name: Ruvin Rewah
Email: Basic-Touch@hotmail.com
Field: Dholak, Basic Tabla and harmonium
Address: Queens, NY
Telephone: 347-885-0563
Misc Info: $60 per month/ $600/yr
Name: Indrajit Roy-Chowdhury
Email: indro@indrositar.com
Field: sitar
Address: New Rochelle, New York US
Telephone: (914)740-3260
Misc Info: www.indrositar.com
Name: Rimli Roy
Email: rimli@suratiinc.com
Field: Indian Classical and Folk Dancer / Choreographer / Teacher. Classical - Odissi, Manipuri, Bharatnatyam. Indian traditional folk, Contemporary and Creative
Address: 35-1108 River Drive South, Jersey City, NJ 07310. Classes available in Manhattan, Long Island, Woodbridge and Jersey City. Classes coming soon to other locations in NJ and NY.
Telephone: 2017922650, 2013498883
Misc. Info: Rimli has taken intensive training in Manipuri, Odissi and Bharatnatyam under renowned gurus in India. She choreographs and performs Indian classical and traditional folk, contemporary and creative dances solo and with troupe. Rimli is also the founder and director of Surati (www.suratiinc.com), an entertainment company that promotes performing arts and artists in the U.S. through classes, workshops and performances. Events performed at include Corporate events, Cultural events, Fund raisers and other public and private events.
Name: Janaki Sarma
Email: Janakisarma@hotmail.com
Field: Carnatic Classical Music , Bhajan, ghazals, filmi songs, semi classical and harmonium / organ etc
Address: 135-08, 82nd street , Jamaica, Queens, NY on fridays and weekends and 1st Richmond Street, New Brunswick NJ MON-THURS
Telephone: 16464696261
Misc Info: Holding masters degree in indian classical, merits scholar from the indian government and a disciple of imminent musicians mrs D K Pattamal and Allathur Paddadi, All India Radio artist having given shows in Africa, India, and USA. Teaching music for the last 30 years.
Name: Ustad Kinnar K. Seen
Email: kinnarseen@yahoo.com
Field: Tabla, Sitar, Hindustani-Vocal
Address: classes are held in Plainview Longisland.. and Queens Newyork.. :
Telephone: 516 932 5340
Misc. Info: Ustad kinnar seen and payal seen ji of punjab Garana... Classes are scheduled during week days and weekends...
Name: Sudha Seetharaman
Email: sudha@trilokfusion.com
Field: Bharatanatyam
Address: 113 Waverly Ave, Suite 2B Brooklyn, NY 11205
Telephone: 718 398 0333
Misc. Info: Web: www.trilokfusion.com Offers classes in Bharatanatyam
Name: Dave Sharma
Email: ds@davesharma.net
Field: Bhangra Dhol, western percussion
Address: 302 Eastern Parkway #6B
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Telephone:
Misc. Info: AiM: sharmabeats
MSN: ds@davesharma.net teaches: tabla, dholki, bhangra dhol, western drums and general percussion. Percussionist for AR Rehman's Bombay Dreams, Bikram Singh, etc. more info at www.myspace.com/davesharma
Name: Sonali Skandan
Email: info@sonaliskandan.com
Field: Bharatanatyam
Address: 345 East 93rd Street. New York, NY 10128
Telephone: 646-251-7463
Sonali Skandan is offering Bharatanatyam classes for children and adults in the New York City area. Classes taught in the Pandanallur/Kalaksehtra style. Sonali Skandan is currently a disciple of Professor CV Chandrasekhar and Smt. Bragha Bessel of Chennai, India, and has performed at major venues in India, US UK, and Canada.
Name: Surati for Performing Arts
Email: info@suratiinc.com
Field: Indian Classical dance - Odissi, Bharatanatyam,
Manipuri,
Kuchipudi,
Mohiniattam,
Other Dances- Indian folk
/ contemporary / creative. Vocals - Hindustani Classical,
Carnatic Classical,
Folk
/Contemporary/Popular, Instruments - Tabla,
Pakhawaj, harmonium, Keyboards, Guitar
Address: 35-1108 River Drive South, Jersey City, NJ 07310. Classes available in Jersey City, Woodbridge, Manhattan.
Telephone: 2017922650
Misc. Info: Website: www.suratiinc.com Intensive training from beginner to advanced levels in Indian Classical, Folk, Contemporary and Creative dances. : Classes in Indian Classical music - vocals and instruments : Weekly classes. : Fees - various depending on course. : Special one on one classes available : Monthly payment structure. : Financial aid available for students. : For enquiries you can email us at enquiries@suratiinc.com Events performed at include Corporate events, Cultural events, Fund raisers and other public and private events.
Name: Lana Zaman
Email: zamanla@hotmail
Field: Odissi and Bollywood dance
Address: Brooklyn
Misc Info: I have had 10 years of training in Odissi and bollywood dance. I have experience teaching, choreographing, and performing around the globe. Please contact me for performances or individual lessons. My rates are affordable, I teach all levels (beginners included), and will teach in your home if you are in the New York area.