Teachers & Performers of Indian Music & Dance
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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: Abhinaya Natya Sala
E-Mail: abhinatya@outlook.com
Field: Bharath Natyam
Location: Framingham, MA, USA
Telephone: 508-877-6236
Misc. Info: www.abhinatya.org Abhinaya Natya Sala, under the direction of Smt. Sripriya Natarajan Moorthy, strives to nurture a love of dance and dramatic storytelling, establish a strong foundation in the practice and theory of Bharatha Natyam and instill self-confidence through performance. Students of all ages, cultural backgrounds and experience levels are welcome..
Name: Academy of Creative Arts
E-Mail: info@academyofcreativearts.com
Field: Drawing & Painting, Kathak Dance, Bollywood Dance & Fitness, Photography, Henna/Mehndi Design, Jewelry Design, Theatre & Acting etc.
Location: Burlington, MA 01803
Telephone: 612.888.ARTS (2787)
Misc. Info: Website – www.academyofcreativearts.com, Founder Dr. Java Joshi
Name: Priya Anand, Shanmugapriya School of Music
E-Mail: priya@rajpriya.com
Field: Carnatic Vocal Lessons
Telephone: 978-349-8370 / 978-266-1109
Location: Westford, MA
Misc. Info: Priya Anand has been training in Carnatic music since the age of 5 from Smt. Kalavathi Balakrishnan and Tamil music from the late Saidai Natarajan and has a post graduate degree in Carnatic music. She has done many concerts both in Carnatic music and Tamil music in several sabhas and temples in Tamil Nadu. She has performed many programs and fund raisers in the Greater Boston community. She conducts music lessons at Westford, MA. For details contact Priya via email or phone provided above.
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Name: Kalpana Balachundhar (Chandra School of Dance)
E-Mail: kanagct@yahoo.com
Field: Bharathanatyam classes.
Location: 22 prospect Hill Road, Lexington, MA – 02421
Telephone: 781-863-0542
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Name: Srabonti Bandyopadhyay
E-Mail: bonti83@gmail.com
Field: Odissi
Location: Winchester, MA 01890, USA
Telephone: 7812967899
Misc. Info: Have learned under legendary gurus in Delhi, guru Mayadhar Raut, guru Sonal Mansingh, guru Dibakar Khuntia. Performed at India International Center, India Habitiat Center, Kamani Auditorium, Boston and Potsdam NY on numerous occasions. Just starting out my dance school..
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Name: Dr. Smriti Deshpande
E-Mail: deshpande.smriti85@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani classical vocal
Location: Westborough, MA 01581
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Vishaarad in Hindustani classical vocal from Khairagarh University- equivalent to Bachelors in music. excellence in all ragas in Hindustani classical vocal music. Gold medalist in gazals. Willing to conduct Geetanjali classes for those who are interested in learning gazals, geet and bhajan
Name: Din Check – New England’s Premier Live Bollywood Band
E-Mail: jollybhatia@hotmail.com
Field: Bollywood Music
Location: Foxboro, MA
Telephone: 617-774-8979
Misc. Info: Bringing you the best of Bollywood – and so much more! Din Check can perform a variety of musical styles in multiple regional languages. Contact us to find out how we can spice up your upcoming event! www.dincheck.com
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Name: Kala Kunj Music
E-Mail: kalakunjmusic@gmail.com
Field: Semi-classical vocal, devotional vocal, harmonium, keyboard
Location: Westford, MA, USA
Telephone: 978-846-2796
Misc. Info: Website – http://kalakunjmusic.weebly.com. My name is Alpana Aggarwal and I am the owner and teacher at Kala Kunj Music located in Westford, MA. Kala Kunj uses traditional teaching methods and lessons are individualized to match each student’s needs. Students of all ages are welcome. Call today to enroll for private and affordable music lessons.
Name: Sapna Krishnan
E-Mail: sapna@lasyadance.com
Field: Bharathanatyam (Indian Classical Dance)
Location: Shrewsbury, MA
Telephone: 508 792 9432
Misc. Info: Web – www.lasyadance.com – Sapna Krishnan established Lasya School of Dance in the year 2004 in Shrewsbury, MA with a mission to promote awareness of Indian culture and arts among students and encourage them to express themselves through the medium of dance. Students are given sound training in various aspects of Bharatanatyam with emphasis to the rich tradition of this ancient dance form..
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Indian music is traditional taught in a fashion that is linked to Hindu world views. But there are situations, often in schools, where this approach may not be the best. In such situations The Music of South Asia may be the best resource for you. |
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Name: Sonny Lalchandani
E-Mail: sonny.r@gmail.com
Field: Sitar, Sarod
Location: Amherst, MA,
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I teach classical sitar in the style of Ustad Vilayat Khan. I have studied intensely for over 10 years in the US and Pune, India. Available for beginning sitar instruction and include lessons about Indian music theory.
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Name: Shravanthi Manohar
E-Mail:shravantimanohar@gmail.com
Field: Vocal Indian Classical Carnatic
Location: Greater Boston, MA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I started learning Carnatic classical singing as an 8 year old. I received training under the tutelage of various gurus such as Srimati Nagavalli Nagendra, Srimati Phaniveni Udayashankar and Sri Anoor Ananta Krishna Sharma. I am continuing to learn with Srimati Janaki Lakshman from Chennai. I have 2 years of experience teaching kids..
Name: Music Workshop
E-Mail: shiwani82@yahoo.com
Field: different kind of dance, vocal singing, keyboard lesson (north Indian style)
Location: Westborough MA, Framingam MA, natick,
Telephone: 781 791 7659
Misc. Info:. I have M.A. degree in dance, and now doing Ph.D. in music and 12 year teaching experience. Contact me with any inquiries. I teach kids age 4+ and adults of all ages.
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Name: Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester
E-Mail: info@pakmusic.org
Field: Sitar – Indian Classical
Location: Worcester, MA 01609
Telephone: : 508-791-8159
Misc. Info: www.pakmusic.org – private lessons – Sitar. 30, 45 and 60 minute private lessons available. Sitar teacher Usha Verma, M.A., graduated with distinction from Punjab University in Chandigarh, India with a Masters of Liberal Arts specializing in music. Please contact the School for more information..
Name: Mouli Pal
E-Mail: mouli_pal@hotmail.com
Field: Odissi Dance
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Telephone: 978 304 7377
Misc. Info: mouliodissi.com . Mouli Pal is a sincere and committed dancer and teacher with decades of experience. She is the founder of Upasana Odissi, a Non-Profit for the promotion and preservation of Odissi. She regularly works with Universities, Libraries, schools and cultural Institutions offering lecture demonstration and workshops to audiences and participants from all age groups from all walks of life. Mouli is a regular performer and is a recognized artist of New England Foundation for Arts and been awarded a touring grant by the esteemed organization..
Name: Uma Pant
E-Mail: upant9@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani Classical, light music (Vocal)
Location: Wilmington MA.
Telephone: 319-248-5509
Misc. Info: I have done Prabhakar in Vocal music from Prayag Sangeet Samity. I have learned Hindustani Vocal Music from Pt. Tara Prashad Pande & Ustad Mohhammad Hussain Khan. I have 25 years of Music / Hindi teaching experience. I joined D.A.V. Public School as a Hindi/ Music Teacher. I have composed songs & ballads for school kids. I represented India in Song festival of Asia, Osaka, Japan. I am very passionate about singing and would love to share this knowledge with kids & adults. Now a days I am hosting a program for BharatFM which is called Shaam E Ghazal..
Name: Manisha Prasad
Email: manishapd2000@yahoo.com
Field: Hindustani classical vocal
Location: Newton, MA
Telephone: 617-467-5267
Misc. Info: Here is a YouTube link to see a sample of what I will be teaching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5fKJgkCY6A&feature=youtu.be $20/ per session.
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Name: Natasha Rab
E-Mail: natashasujon@yahoo.com
Field: classical dancing, Kathak, Bollywood dance, Zumba, and choreography.
Location: Framingham, MA
Telephone: 6179993174
Misc. Info: I offer classical dancing to children $20 per class. Classes are usually 45 min to an hour long.
Name: Sriramakrishna Rekapalli
E-Mail: sriramrekapalli@hotmail.com
Field: Mridhangam
Location: Billerica, MA, USA
Telephone: 703-839-2902
Misc. Info: Sriram hails from a family of musicians and has learnt mridangam under renowned mridangam gurus in India right from his childhood. As a graded artist in All India Radio and TV, Sriram is an accomplished performer in India, UK and USA for about 30 years. Offers mridangam classes at all levels. Available for concerts/workshops/dance performances. Please call or email..
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Name: Sangeetayan, School of Hindustani Music
E-Mail: sangeetayan@yahoo.com
Field: Hindustani Vocal music
Location: Fairfield, Stamford, CT, and Shrewsbury, MA
Telephone: (203) 333-1667, (508) 614-0357
Misc. Info: Sagarika Kanjilal (director) Learn Hindustani classical music including Khayal, Thumri, Tappa, Raga Pradhan, Bhajan, Najrulgeeti, and other traditional songs Website – www.sangeetayan.org
Name: Uma Sankar ( Sruthilayaa School of Music)
E-Mail: uma.gvs@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Vocal lessons
Location: Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Telephone: cell no 978 328 4890
Misc. Info: Founder of Sruthilayaa School of Music, Shrewsbury. The school aims to educate aspiring students and inspire in them love and appreciation for the classical art form. It plays an important role in promoting this art form in its pure traditional form. webpage – www.sruthilayaa.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sruthilayaa-School-Of-Music-848497345165109 /?fref=ts ..
Name: Bhima-Karma V. Saragrahi
E-Mail: bhimakarma@gmail.com
Field: Mridanga (the original clay drum of ancient India)
Location: cambrige, Boston, MA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I am teaching a nearly extinct form of Vedic rhythm peculiar to the mridanga. This is a system which is taught as an inseparable part of the yogic / spiritual teachings of the Veda as well. Come and explore the depth of spirit, orientation and mechanics (rasa, bhava, kriya) of Sri Mridanga.
Name: Sneha Shah
E-Mail: cssnehashah@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani Harmonium + Vocal (Classical, Bollywood Movie Songs, Ghazals, Bhajans)
Location: Waltham, MA, USA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Sangeet Visharad in music (equivalent to bachelors). Have been actively involved in teaching Harmonium, Casio and Vocal Lessons. I welcome students and adults of all ages.
Name: Shaila School of Dance (Shaila Verma)
E-Mail: Shaila@shailadanceschool.com
Field: Indian Bollywood and Folk Dance
Location: Westborough MA and Westford MA
Telephone: 508-308-6605
Misc. Info: Shaila School of Dance specializes in teaching Bollywood dance forms to students of all ages, and offers innovative and fun programs ranging from fashionable Bollywood to upbeat bhangra to traditional folk dances of India as well as semi-classical dance form. Students get an opportunity to perform on stage at school musicals, talent shows, and community and cultural events organized by various associations in the area..
Name: Shikha
E-Mail: sh.scherzo@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Classical Music (Vocal)
Location: Westborough, MA 01581
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Shikha is under the tutelage of Ganakalashree Vid. M.S. Sheela for past 13 years. She has performed at Sri Rama Seva Mandali, Ragadhana Sangita Sabha (Udupi), Rotary Club (Puttur) to name a few. She holds an M.Tech and was working as Assistant Professor at a reputed institution in India before relocating to the USA. She is also keen on teaching Sanskrit recitations (shlokas).
Name: Anine Singh
E-Mail: hamsinidance@gmail.com
Field: Bharatnatyam
Location: Upton, MA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: www.hamsinidance.com – I teach and do presentations of Bharata Natyam, T. Balasaraswati style. www.hamsinidance.com
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Name: Tarana School of Kathak by Moumita Banerjee
E-Mail: taranaschoolofkathak@gmail.com
Field: Kathak Dance
Location: Woburn, MA 01801 and Westborough, MA 01581
Telephone: 561-245-0244
Misc. Info: Moumita Banerjee received her Master of Performing Arts (MPA) degree in Kathak from Bhatkhande Music Institute, Lucknow following her Bachelor of Music (B.Mus) degree from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Lucknow and Jaipur Gharanas. She has learned under legendary gurus like Pandit Birju Maharaj, Prof. Kumkum Dhar, Prof. Bina Singh, and Dr. Ranajana Shrivastava. She has performed in many programs in the Greater Boston community. For details contact Moumita Banerjee via email or phone provided above.
Name: Nita Trivedi
E-Mail: nitalove99@gmail.com
Field: Bollywood, Zumba
Location: RI and Southern MA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: http://www.dancebynita.com, http://www.therhodycenter.org/ Join my classes at The Rhody Center or contact me directly for further details.
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Name: Vidyanjali Dance School of New England (Anandini Chandra Sekhar)
E-Mail: anandini77@gmail.com
Field: Bharat Natyam
Location: Newton, MA
Telephone: 248-875-6765
Misc. Info: Taught in the traditional Thanjavur style as taught by the Gurus of Sri Rajarajeshwari Bharata Natya Kala Mandir of Mumbai. Classes held in Newton and Burlington, private and semi-private classes available. www.hindutemplerhythms.org/htr-boston.html
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