Teachers & Performers of Indian Music & Dance
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Name: Bhairavi
E-Mail:raveena_jeetkaur@yahoo.co.uk
Field: Indian Classical Vocal Music, All types of Indian Vocal Music
Location: Hounslow London, TW5, UK
Telephone: 07903831954, 07737234053, 07438 856809
Misc. Info: We are professional Indian classical vocal music teachers based in Hounslow London. We teach all types of Indian vocal music, Indian classical and light music. We teach Learn Indian Music from professional music teachers based in Leicester also teaching at workshops throughout London Leicester and Birmingham at different venues. Teaching Face to face and on Online sessions individually and in groups. We teach various styles such as Khayal, Thumri, Kajri, Hori, Dadara, Tappa, Chaturang, Classical Ghazals, Shabad Gurbani, Bhajans, Ghazals, Folk music, Bollywood and songs of your choice. In instrumental we teach Harmonium, Basic Tabla and Keyboard-Indian Style..
Name: Tuhina Bhattacharyya
E-Mail: tuhinadancer@gmail.com
Field: Odissi and Kathak Dance
Location: London W9 2AP
Telephone: 07703783772
Misc. Info: Odissi and Kathak dancer with over 22 years of experience. I have been teaching for the last 11 years and performing for over 15 years. I have travelled abroad to perform in USA, Vietnam, Japan and Australia, and conduct workshops there. I have completed exams under Allahabad Board and scored 1st division in them. At present, I work freelance and provide individual and group lessons to students in both dance forms. Links to videos and details are available on my LinkedIn page provided below – http://www.linkedin.com/profile/viewid=227183735&trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile Please contact me via email/telephone for further enquiries.
Name: Mrs Ojaswi Bhide
E-Mail: ojaswiketkar@yahoo.com
Field: Kathak and Bollywood Dancing
Location: 2 Buckfeild Court, Bathurstwalk, Iver Buckinghamshire, SL0 9BJ
Telephone: 07536539578
Misc. Info: I do choreograph dances for events and shows.
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Name: Chiranjeeb Chakraborty
E-Mail: chiranjibmusic@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani classical – Vocal (North Indian Style)
Location: London, UK
Telephone: 00 44 7796 266230
Misc. Info: Chiranjeeb Chakraborty is one of the top ranking Indian classical vocalist in Europe. Apart from Indian classical vocal he provides training on voice culture. Disciple of Pandit Nidan Bandhu Banerjee, Pandit Arun Bhaduri, Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty and Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna. Chiranjeeb’s style of blending Rampur, Gwalior and Patiala Kasur gharanas has particularly been appreciated by the music circles of India & abroad. Currently living in London and has already performed in several major concerts within India and all over world. website: www.chiranjeebmusic.com ..
Name: Seema Chopra
E-Mail: thekathakblog@gmail.com
Field: Kathak
Location: 470, New Cross Road, New Cross London, SE14 6TJ (by appointment only)
Telephone: 07930 992 280
Misc. Info: www.facebook.com/thekathakblog
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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. Are you really ready to step up to the next level? Check your local Amazon. |
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Name: D. Sampathkumara Charya
E-Mail: sampatratnam@yahoo.com
Field: Carnatic music vocal
Location: Sampath Kumara Charya 28, Hindes Road, Harrow HA1 1SL
Telephone: o2085488226
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Name: Unnati Dasgupta
E-Mail: unnatibiz@yahoo.co.uk
Field: Indian Classical vocal and Harmonium, Semi Classical, Bhajans and Film Songs
Location: North London (N12)
Telephone: 07956 439 214
Misc. Info: Unnati has been teaching children at schools in London and adults at community group classes and privately for over 10 years. Indian classical vocal and harmonium lessons in group and individual one to one classes. Studied Indian classical vocal for over 25 years under late father Shri Nitai Dasgupta, Indian classical vocalist, revered performer and teacher and more recently from Smt. Manek Bhide. Unnati performs and records regularly. More information at www.myspace.com/unnatid
Name: Kiranpal Singh Deoora
E-Mail: kpsantoor@aol.com
Field: Santoor – Tabla- Vocal (Hindustani) – Sitar – sarangi – Dilruba
Location: 16 Meadow Road Southall Middlesex UB1 2JE England UK
Telephone: 44 208 574 3445, Mobile-07951 601 236
Misc. Info: www.kiranpalsingh.com www.myspace.com/kiranpalsingh www.kiranpalsingh.com www.partyoffers.co.uk
Name: Sukhdeep Singh Dhanjal
E-Mail: sukhd@yahoo.com
Field: Tabla
Location: 57 Wimbourne Ave: Hayes: Middlesex, London: England: UB4 0HH: UK
Telephone: 07884 310616
Misc. Info: www.sukhdeepsingh.co.uk
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Name: Meera Jagadish
E-Mail: meera_jagadish@yahoo.co.uk
Field: Bharatanatyam
Location: 124, Martindale Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW4 7HE
Telephone: 07841446494
Misc. Info: I am teaching dance in London. If anyone is interested please contact me..
Name: Vijay Jagtap
E-Mail: vijay@vijayjagtap.com
Field: Sitar
Location: Harrow London UK
Telephone: 00 44 7956 956 948
Misc. Info: Website – I’m based in London I have been teaching and performing sitar for over 30 years. I provide individual and group lessons to students. My teaching style is friendly, informative and engaging. Please visit my website www.vijayjagtap.com and you tube link https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy4U2XFgYnBNnd5YQWsBPKw71aleS8iuq for more information & performance video clips. Please contact me via email/telephone for further enquiries..
Name: Saraswathi Jaikumar
E-Mail: saraswathibharatam2016@gmail.com
Field: Bharatanatyam
Location: 16 Zeus Court 1 Fairfield Road, West Drayton, UB7 8FD, London
Telephone: 07722332280
Misc. Info: I’m a professional Bharatanatyam teacher. I choreograph Bharatanatyam, folk and Bollywood dances. I conduct individual and group classes. I prepare students for exams. Classes can be fixed on both weekdays and weekends.
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Name: Shahid Mahmood
E-Mail: info@melodytracks.com
Field: Indian, Afghani Styles for KORG PA800 Yamaha PSR and Hindi Karaoke
Location: Ilford, East London
Telephone: +44 7426 059328
Misc. Info: www.MelodyTracks.com ..
Name: Richismita Mohanty (Richa)
E-mail: mohanty.richa1985@gmail.com
Field: Indian classical dance (Odissi), fusion dance, semi-classical, Hindi Bollywood dance.
Location: London, UK
Telephone: 0044-7459037936
Misc. Info: An IT professional with an MBA yet rooted to the Utkala desa (Orissa), Richismita Mohanty is a rising star in the world of Indian classical dance (Odissi) having to her credit numerous awards so early in life. She is a passionate classical dancer and semi-classical, fusion, group dance choreographer and specialises a performer artist. A part from classical dance, she have received many accolade and medal at state level and national level. Please contact me via email / phone for further enquiries.
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Name: Mehboob Nadeem
E-Mail: Info@mehboobnadeem.com
Field: Sitarist and Vocalist
Location: 17 Aberdeen Road, Harrow, HA3 7NF London, UK.
Telephone: 0044 794 644 2488
Misc. Info: Being in music for more than 25 years. Vocal training from my father Ustad Yakub Hussain Khan and uncle Ustad Aslam Khan (Agra Gharana). Sitar training from my uncle Ustad Rafat Khan and Pandit Arvind Parikh (senior disciple of Ustad Vilayat Khan). All India Radio Artist, Swar Singar Awrad. Performed in front of the Queen and Prince Charles in London. Performed in Rome in the memory of Mother Teresa. Performed India, UK, Europe, USA, Carribean Islands and Africa. Presently living in London. Performing Indian classical sitar and vocals and playing with fusion bands in London. Fusion Bands – DHA, Rama Jazz Fusion, Natyashastric, Drum Fire with Shiva Mani, James Bond song with Monty, CDs available. Teaching sitar and vocals (one-to-one and in group) in London, Harrow. www.mehboobnadeem.com
Name: Swati Natekar
E-Mail: swatinatekar@aol.com
Field: Hindustani-Vocal Classical Ghazal, Thumri, Bollywood Bhajan, Geet
Location: North London
Telephone: 44 20 89513789
Misc. Info: Smt. Swati Natekar is one of the most respected voices in Indian Music in the UK. Having a professional music career for 45 years, Swati has been trained by her mother & Guru late Dr. Sushila Pohankar in Indian Classical & Thumri. The voice behind hit songs like Nadia (with Nitin Sawhney), Khwaab (with Niraj Chag) & Jakatta American Dream (#3 in UK main charts), Swati Natekar is London based Indian Classical, Ghazal and World music singer, songwriter and composer, who is also known for her collaborations with Ustad Zakir Hussain, Craig Armstrong, Talvin Singh, Sonu Nigam & Muzaffer Ali. Swati has released several acclaimed albums and has performed internationally at reputed international venues in Europe, Caribbean, South Africa, Karachi, Nairobi. Her voice also features on a Hollywood Warner Brothers movie ‘The In- Laws’. Swati has also been teaching music for over 30 years. It’s on1-1 basis for serious and dedicated adults only. Website- http://www.swatinatekar.net/ YouTube- https://youtube.com/c/SwatiNatekar ..
Name: Sangeetha Navaratnam
E-Mail: sankeenava@yahoo.com
Field: Bharatanatyam
Location: Alperton, Wembley
Telephone: 07448878810
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Name: Ruby Nayyar (Indiadances.com)
E-Mail: info@indiadances.com
Field: Indian Bollywood & Classical Dance
Location: East & West London IG1 & W5
Telephone: 07956 350 569
Misc. Info: Based in West London and fully trained and qualified in kathak dance (Jaipur Gharana). We provide Indian dance services, entertainment and tuition across the U.K., Europe and the U.S. We seek to encourage dancers, artists & performers to openly share their work and ideas. One of its principle aims is to raise the profile of Indian dance, by bringing ethnic groups, schools, local communities and businesses together. Indiadances.com promotes quality, innovation and excellence in dance. Our dancers are experienced, qualified and professional. We aim to bring forth a fusion of classical dance with new contemporary styles. For more information, please see our website at http://www.indiadances.com.
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Name: Smt. Padmini Pasumarthy
E-Mail: minipasumarthy@gmail.com
Field: Saraswathi Veena and Carnatic Vocal, Annamacharya kritis, Bhajans
Location: Leyton, London E10
Telephone: 07794295654 , 020 36120428
Misc. Info: Smt. Padmini Karamcheti Pasumarthy hails from a family of noted Vainikas. She is the grand-daughter of Mahamahopadhyaya Padmashree Dr. Emani Shankara Sastry and daughter of world renowned musician, Vidushi Smt. Emani Kalyani. Smt. Padmini belongs to the Emani School of Music. She has been learning the intricate techniques of veena playing from her mother and guru Vidushi Smt. Emani Kalyani Lakshminarayana who is a top graded Veena Artiste of All India Radio. She regularly features in All India Radio, India. She has performed several concerts with her illustrious guru and also independently. A regular veena performer and vocalist, she is the 5th generation veena player of her enlightened musical family.
Name: Prasanna
E-Mail: prasanna.leo@gmail.com
Field: Sanskrit Shlokas with a musical touch
Location: 173, Parklane, Wembley, Middlesex HA9 7SB
Telephone: 0044 7438548917
Misc. Info: I am well versed in Sanskrit shlokas and mantras as I come from a Sanskrit scholarly family. I have learnt Carnatic music for 9 years. I have studied Sanskrit in school and won various Sanskrit recitation competitions specially Bhagavad Gita. I focus on teaching Sanskrit Shlokas to all age groups in a recital and musical fashion. I also teach shlokas in Tamil. I can also teach the same online through Skype or other modes. Please contact me via phone / E-mail for any enquiry.
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Name: Mowna Ramachandra
E-Mail: mowna1@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani Vocal
Location: London Central
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Mowna is a Hindustani classical vocalist of the Gwalior Gharana. A Disciple of the renowned Smt. Veena Sahasrabuddhe, Mowna is an Empaneled artist of ICCR and a graded artist of the All India Radio . She has Recieved Kesar Bai Scholarship from NCPA and has performed along with her guru in several concerts as well as solo concerts at many prestigious platforms. She also trains disciples in India. Link – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep9KyLTigKc
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Name: Janani S.
E-Mail: admin@sjanani.com
Field: Carnatic vocalist
Location: Ealing, Kensington, Chelsea, Central London, Hounslow, Harrow
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Janani is a Carnatic music vocalist who has trained under several gurus since childhood in India. Known for her friendly, progressive approach and her versatile teaching methods, she also draws from her experiences from the Hindustani systems. She teaches students and adults and caters to a variety of learning needs. Within a very short time, she has prepared students for music exams and performances with success. Testimonials by her students (or their parents) can be accessed on her website at www.sjanani.com/home/ ..
Name: Gaythri S.G.
E-Mail: gaythrisg@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Vocal Music, Western Classical Vocal Music.
Location: H/1/24, Mcmillan students village, creek road, Greenwich, London SE8 3BU.
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I teach Carnatic vocal music and Western classical vocal music. I was graduated from Middlesex University London with B.A Hons. degree in music and I’m currently studying Masters in Music in Trinity Laban Conservatoire for music and dance, London. I have also worked as a vocal teacher in Dr A.R. Rahman’s K.M. Music Conservatory in Chennai, India for 3 years. I have performed across India as well as the U.K.
Name: Sarvani Sashidhar
E-Mail: valli.sarvani@gmail.com
Field: Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, Odissi.
Location: Teddington, Middlesex.
Telephone: 02035611266
Misc. Info: Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam and Odissi classes for kids and adults in Teddington, Feltham and Hounslow areas. Online and private classes are also available. Sarvani is an Indian classical dancer and learned Kuchipudi dance from great gurus like Padmasri SobhaNaidu, Smt. Seetha Nagajothy and P. Nagajothy, Sh. Vedantam Radheyshyam and Rajaram garu who marked their impression in Kuchipudi dance form. She started giving solo performances at the age of seven and gave many stage shows and participated in several national and international level dance festivals. Kindly like this page for more details about the school. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sahasra-Fine-Arts/240498436098244
Name: Dhanvir Singh
E-Mail: dansdanis@yahoo.com
Field: Tabla, Harmonium, Vocal
Location: London
Telephone:
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Name: Professor Surinder Singh
E-Mail: info@rajacademy.com
Field: Vocal, Musicology, Naad (nada) Yoga, stringed instruments – Rabab, Saranda, Sarangi, Taus, Dilruba, Esraj
Location: West London UK
Telephone: 07903520433
Misc. Info: www.rajacademy.com
Name: Zachariah Singh
E-Mail: learntabla@hotmail.com
Field: Tabla
Location: Harrow Middlesex HA2 8EH
Telephone: +447877740248
Misc. Info: Dheli gharana. Classes are one-to-one. All age groups welcome. For more information please check out http://www.wlstabla.co.uk
Name: Abinav Sridharan
E-Mail: abinavsridharan@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani, Carnatic and Western Classical Vocal
Location: Stonebridge Park, NW10, London
Telephone: 07778214960
Misc. Info: A well-established singer, performer and teacher in many genres of vocal and instrumental music, Abinav Sridharan has been teaching and performing at various cities through out India, UK and Europe from the age of five. He has worked as a vocal tutor for over three years in Dr. A.R. Rahman’s K.M. Music Conservatory, teaching Hindustani classical and operatic singing for students of ages 4 to 60. For more details, visit abinavsridharan.com
Name: Jyotsna Srikanth
E-Mail: info@indianviolin.eu
Field: Indian Classical and Westerrn Classical – Violin and Vocal
Location: London, Ilford, UK
Telephone: +44 7951 337 986
Misc. Info: www.indianviolin.eu
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Name: Sridevi Thupran
Email: thupransridevi@gmail.com
Field: Kuchipudi, Yoga, Bhagavad Gita & Telugu classes
Location: East London, UK
Telephone: 07440791646
Misc. Info: Conducting classes in East London. I am an ardent Kuchipudi dancer having a Masters in Performing Arts (Kuchipudi). I have 15+ years of experience as a dancer. With an extensive experience in teaching, I have nurtured many young talents. Please call/ email for any enquiries.
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Name: Ramesh Vekaria
E-Mail: rlvekaria@yahoo.co.uk
Field: Tabla
Location: 12 Beverley Drive, Edgware, Middlesex, North London, HA8 5NG
Telephone: 07795 335 067
Location: Disciple of Bhagwanji Manji and his prodigy son Sirish Kumar, Parampara from Pt. Om Karnath and teach at various centres in London and Wales. As well as my own compositions, I sincerely promote the use of materials as in DavidJi’s website. I do not charge for commercial gain but only for charity..
Name: Vijay Venkat
E-Mail: vijayinala@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic music
Location: Gants Hill, London
Telephone: 07939245679
Misc. Info: Vijay Venkat is a renowned multi-instrumentalist, multi-genre performer, composer and educator. Vijay is presently leading the Carnatic Music Academy for the SAA-UK in Leeds and also teaches Carnatic vocal and Carnatic keyboard in Gants Hill, Ilford region in Greater London. www.vijayvenkat.com
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