Teachers & Performers of Indian Music & Dance
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Name: Agni – The Dance Company
E-Mail: agnidance.com/contact.htm
Field: Bollywood, Indian classical fusion, folk
Location: Austin,, TX , USA
Telephone: (512) 761-8759
Misc. Info: Agni consists of professional dancers, aspiring artistes, dance instructors, production assistants and a management team united by a common love of dance and creative expression. Every member of Agni brings a different talent, skill level and flavor to the group. This versatile blend of performers with experience in varied styles like Indian classical, Hip-Hop and Bollywood help expand the group’s performance horizons and presentation techniques. Agni’s primary goals is to provide quality dance education in various locations in Texas through classes conducted by experienced and renowned instructors. At present classes are offered for all ages. For more information, please visit www.agnidance.com or email us at info@agnidance.com .
Name: Puja Rao Allepalli
E-Mail: Shivanjalifinearts@gmail.com
Field: Bharatanatyam
Location: Studio locations South and North Austin
Telephone: 303-254-6368
Misc. Info: www.shivanjali.org Puja Allepalli has been trained under the able guidance of Padmasri Adyar K. Lakshman, a legendary guru from Kalakshetra. She is currently training under Padmabhushan Smt. Alarmel Valli. Students are taught theory and practical in Kalakshetra style of Bharatanatyam.
Name: Annapurna
E-Mail: anu.akella@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic music and Annamayya kreethanas
Location: Austin
Telephone:
Misc. Info: You may contact me for lessons in music and Annamayya krithis . I teach for all age groups.
Name: Anusha
E-Mail: Mayuri.kuchipudi@gmail.com
Field: Kuchipudi (Indian Classical Dance)
Location: Austin, Texas,78759
Telephone: 507- 481-3936
Misc. Info: Mastered the intricacies of the dance form under the tutelage of Smt. Sridevi Mungara garu who is a disciple of Smt. Shobha Naidu garu. Having experienced the spiritual bliss and physical discipline that comes with a classical dance form. I wanted to do my best in spreading this art form to the next generation.
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Name: Rachna Bodas
E-Mail: rsbodas@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani Classical music and Bhajans
Location: San Antonio Texas
Telephone: 210-254-6954
Misc. Info: I am All India Radio Artist. I did my Visharad from Gandharva Mahavidyalay along with Masters degree in Music. I have been awarded scholarship from HRD India for music. I am disciple of eminent vocalist Smt. Veena Sahasrabuddhe. Have been teaching for over 15 years. I have also performed in prestigious music festivals in India (Taj Mahotsav, Sawai Gandharva Kundgol,) and also in USA (Boston, NewJersey, Philadelphia California etc) . Please call or email if interested for music lessons. Also welcome for online classes.
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Name: Aparupa Chatterjee
E-Mail: aparupa.chatterjee@gmail.com
Field: Odissi dance
Location: Online, College Station, Austin, Sugarland, TX
Telephone: 979 492 1751
Misc. Info: Aparupa is one of the leading Odissi dancers and dance teachers in the US. Trained in Srjan, Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra nrityabasa, under Gurus Ratikant and Sujata Mohapatra, she has been teaching here from 2007. Aparupa is the artistic director of Odissi Dance Company. She teaches regular classes online too..
Name: Shobha Choudhary
E-Mail: choudhary.shobha@gmail.com
Field: Indian Classical/Semi Classical
Location: Houston, San Antonio, (Indore Madhya Pradesh India)
Telephone: +919424848878 what’s app
Misc. Info: World Book of Records UK. Vishnu Digambar Puraskar,by Akhil Bhartiya Gandharv Maha Vidyalaya MandaI Mumbai, So many prestigious Puraskar..
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A superficial exposure to music is acceptable to most people; but there is an elite for whom this is not enough. If you have attained certain social and intellectual level, Elementary North Indian Vocal (Vol 1-2) may be for you. This has compositions, theory, history, and other topics. All exercises and compositions have audio material which may be streamed over the internet for free. It is available in a variety of formats to accommodate every budget. Are you really ready to step up to the next level? Check your local Amazon. |
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Name: Divyam School of Performing Arts
E-Mail: Divya.warrier@gmail.com
Field: Indian Classical dance (Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam)
Location: Divyam School of Performing Arts, RoundRock & Austin
Telephone: 512 952 8233
Misc. Info: Divya Warrier, Bharatanatyam & Mohiniyattam Practitioner, Director & Instructor at Divyam School of Performing Arts, Austin Texas. Disciple of Dr. Sreedhara Akkihebbalu.Performed at various prestigious festivals and events in India, Singapore & USA..
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Name: Global Creative Arts Academy (GCAA)
E-Mail: info@gcaausa.org
Field: Hindustani & Carnatic Music Violin, Vocal and Veena
Location: Houston & Austin, Texas
Telephone: 832-664-1309
Misc. Info: www.gcaausa.org
Name: Ashwini Gore-Deshpande
E-mail: music@ashwinigoredeshpande.com
Field: Hindustani Classical, Semi-Classical and Light Music (Vocal)
Location: Austin, Texas
Telephone:
Misc. Info: A versatile performing artist, Ashwini was trained (Gwalior Gharana) by Shri Mukund Gore for 12 years and further from Smt. Jayashree Patanekar for 5 years. A U.G.C. (NET) certified music lecturer, gold medalist, she has a Master’s degree in Hindustani classical music from University of Pune. Ashwini has received the National Cultural Talent and Sangeet Natak Kala Academy scholarships. Ashwini was a finalist in the TV show Zee Marathi Saregamapa. She has performed extensively in India and Europe. She has been teaching music for last 15 years (beginner to advance levels). Ashwini moved to Austin in 2018 from Finland. Check her website https://ashwinigoredeshpande.com to listen to her music. For music lessons or online classes, e-mail your details.
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Name: Kaveri Natya Yoga (Teacher- Dr. Sreedhara Akkihebbalu)
E-Mail: drsreedhara@gmail.com
Field: Bharathnatyam (Indian classical dance)
Location: 13422, Vista Del Prado San Antonio TExas 78216
Telephone: 210-487-0608
Misc. Info: Teacher – Dr. Sreedhara Akkihebbalu
Name: Girija Kolluri
E-Mail: kolluri03@gmail.com
Field: Vocal Music: Carnatic, Semi Classical, Devotional, Telugu Light Music and Film songs
Location: Austin , TX (if in person) ; ONline lessons via zoom out Skype available
Telephone: 609 462 8661
Misc. Info: My life long association & passion for music motivates & gives extreme satisfaction in teaching basic Carnatic & Telugu light / semi-classical music. I explain the context and meanings to emphasize the bhavam in vocals from the beginning.I train & prepare students to perform in public for microphone management and body language needed to impress audience. Our culture, traditions, Language, Lyrics and pronunciation is taught in every song and lesson..
Name: Sameer Kotasthane
E-Mail: info@sameermusic.com
Field: Hindustani Classical vocal, Tabla
Location: Round Rock, Texas, USA
Telephone: 512-940-4935
Misc. Info: For twenty years, I trained under Pt. Vijay Koparkar and Mrs. Sangeeta Pandharpurkar. I have performed extensively both in the United States and India. As a child prodigy, I received the National Cultural Talent Scholarship and several dozen awards in India. All India Radio and National Television have aired my performances. I have been invited to conduct lecture demonstrations by Central Texas organizations such as ICMCA, SPICMACAY and Naadasudha. I have performed with distinguished artists like Pt. Ajay Pohankar, Dr. Ram Deshpande, Vidyadhar Vyas and Warren Senders in concert. Over the last decade, You can enjoy my music at www.sameermusic.com
Name: Srinivas Koumounduri
E-Mail: sitar66@hotmail.com
Field: Sitar
Location: Kerrville, TX
Telephone: 832 659 4666
Misc. Info: https://chandrakantha.com/SK/
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Name: Amie Maciszewski
E-Mail: https://sangeetmillennium.org/contact/
Field: Sitar, esraj, Hindusthani vocal. Also teach raag sangeet to players of other instruments.
Location: Austin and Dallas TX, USA
Telephone: 512 965 2368 (m)
Misc. Info: Dr. Amie Maciszewski is a sitarist who has devoted over three decades to studying, performing, teaching, and promoting North Indian classical music. Her training in North Indian music includes both formal academic training in India (Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in sitar performance from Santiniketan) and the U.S. (Ph.D. in ethnomusicology) and ongoing traditional study with two leading gurus: Grammy-nominated sarode Maestro Aashish Khan and Hindustani vocal diva Padmabhushan Girija Devi. She is the founder and director of the Sangeet Millennium Ensemble, whose fusion of music from the Indian subcontinent with jazz has earned it acclaim as one of Austin’s Top Ten world music bands. www.sangeetmillennium.org
Name: Madhuri
E-Mail: madhuri.carnatic@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Music (Vocal)
Location: Austin, TX, United States
Telephone: 208-954-4449
Misc. Info: I have been very passionate about music since my childhood. I am a disciple of Shri Ravi Ganesh. I am offering Carnatic vocal music classes in Austin (Cedar Park) for kids ages 5 and over! For a free trial class please call or text 208-954-4449.
Name: Mahathi Ramya A.
E-Mail: mahathi.co@gmail.com
Field: Classical Dance- Kuchipudi
Location: Austin, Texas 78641
Telephone: 210 907 4456
Misc. Info: Website – kaladeepika.com I have learnt Kuchipudi and Bharathanatyam for around 15 years from Kum. A. Parvathi Ramachandran and gave many performances across India. I take 1 class / 2 classes per week in Leander, Texas. I also take online dance lessons. Please contact me through email (preferred) or phone for more details like class schedule and address..
Name: Chuck Morrow
E-Mail: chuck@austinsitar.com
Field: Sitar
Location: 300 Buttercup Ln., Wimberley,
Telephone: (512)-402-5947
Misc. Info: Sitar performance for weddings and other special occasions, beginner instruction and sitar tuning / set-ups. http://www.austinsitar.com/. Able to travel throughout Texas.
Name: Nandini Muthyamvenkata
E-Mail: nandinimvr@gmail.com
Field: dance – Bharathanatyam
Location: North Austin, Texas, USA
Telephone: 408-329-3498
Misc. Info: I teach Bharathanatyam classes in the North Austin area from my school Arushya. Follow the world renowned Kalakahetra style of instruction. Having trained under stalwarts like Shri Adayar.K. Lakshman and Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan, I bring with me 10 plus years of teaching experience. I also perform in india and USA. Served as a committee member of ABHAI (Association of Bharathanatyam Artistes of India) and was teaching in Chennai before moving to the USA. A graded artiste of Doordarshan. I teach beginner and advanced levels.
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Name: Ananda Nadayogi
E-Mail: ananda.sw@gmail.com
Field: Indian classical violin/ vocal/ keyboard
Telephone:
Location: Austin
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Name: Anuradha Naimpally/ Austin Dance India
E-Mail: austindanceindia@gmail.com
Field: Bharat Natyam dance (Tanjavur style)
Location: Austin, TX
Telephone: 512-795-8627
Misc. Info: Brought up in Canada, trained in India, and living in America, brings a unique cultural perspective to Anuradha’s teaching and performing of traditional Bharata Natyam dance. This philosophy emphasizes the discovery of the power of art within one’s life. She is a disciple of Pandit Venugopal and Jayashree Pillai of Mumbai and has also trained with the renowned scholar and master, Acharya Parvati Kumar. For over 25 years Anuradha has taught youth in many capacities within her own organization, Austin Dance India, public schools, libraries, and other facilities. Anuradha is an artist with the Texas Commission on the Arts. For more information visit www.austindanceindia.com.
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Name: Amjad Rahman
E-Mail: livemusicperformer@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani Classical, Tabla, Harmonium, Keyboard.
Location: Corner of 620 and Parmer, Austin, TX 78717, USA
Telephone: 512 731 4222
Misc. Info: Former TV (Doordarshan) & All India Radio (akaswani Delhi) artist Amjad Rahman was adjunct music faculty, Penn State University, PA. USA. He was a disciple of India’s renowned musician Pt. Prof. N. V. Pattwardhan (Gwalior gharana). He did “Bachelor, Master and Master of Philosophy in Classical Music” from Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda and Delhi University in India. He has been conducting music workshops, music classes and performing concerts throughout India, US, and abroad. He worked with music director Pt. Vijay Raghav Rao, Salil Choudhary, Azad Rahman etc. and sung for Akashvani, New Delhi, India. Go to:- http://www.austinindianmusic.org/
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Name: Sandhya Vadrevu
E-Mail: sandhya.vadrevu@gmail.com
Field: Vocal – from Bollywood to Bhajans; Dance – Bollywood
Location: Austin, TX 78704
Telephone:
Misc. Info: If you are looking for private assistance with a specific performance, for example your local cultural association’s annual Diwali show, you have come to the right place! I have been performing as a vocalist of Carnatic, Hindustani, Bollywood and Tollywood music for over 10 years. In addition to this, I have choreographed and performed several modern and semi-classical Bollywood / Tollywood dances. Feel free to e-mail for more details!
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