Teachers & Performers of Indian Music & Dance
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Name: Anoosha
E-Mail: anooshajanjam@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic vocal
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Telephone: 704 756 5516
Misc. Info: I completed the certificate course for Carnatic vocal from Potti Sriramulu Telugu University. I enjoy singing and would like to help others get a good foundation in their music journey.
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Name: Asha Bala
E-Mail: info@leelaschoolofdance.com
Field: Bharat Natyam
Location: 105 Greymist Lane, Cary, NC 27518 and 27513, 1311 Copeland Oaks Drive, Cary, North Carolina 27560.
Telephone: 910 391 6808
Misc. Info: With training from Sri Raja Rajeshwari Bharata Natya Kala Mandir and Master of Fine Arts from Nalanda Nritya Kala Maha Vidyalay, the style taught is the Tanjore Style of Bharata Natyam..
Name: Madhura Basavaraju
E-Mail: madhura.basavaraju@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic – Vocals
Location: Cary, NC
Telephone: 732-770-6260
Misc. Info: I am a certified Carnatic singer from Karnataka Secondary Education board. I have learnt Carnatic music for over 10 years. I have 2 years of experience in teaching Carnatic music for kids. All age groups are welcome. With addition to classical singing I also teach devotional songs and shlokas. I also support Skype teaching. Languages known: English, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi.
Name: Amrita Biswas
E-Mail: aarohan.music@gmail.com
Field: Vocal North Indian classical music, Light Music and keyboard/ Harmonium Playing
Location: Charlotte, NC, USA
Telephone: 704-701-6235
Misc. Info: I have completed masters in Indian classical music from Khairagarh University M.P. India. I offer vocal Hindustani classical lessons to ages 5 years and above. Separate groups for adults. Curriculum is based on training for exams administered by internationally recognized Akil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyala. For class details please visit www.aarohanmusic.com
Name: Sharan Reddy Boru
E-Mail: sharan.abhinayam@gmail.com
Field: Bharatnatyam Classes
Location: Cary, Raleigh, Durham, Morrisville, NC;
Telephone: 919-434-7088
Misc. Info: Children ages 6 & up.
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Name: Viswas Chitnis
E-Mail: ncragarevival@gmail.com
Field: Sitar, Esraj, and Diruba
Location: 810 Northampton Dr Cary NC 27514
Telephone: 919 606 3909
Misc. Info: I’m a sitar student of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan and Pt Krishan Mohan Bhatt. Ive been playing sitar for 25 years. Im also a dilruba/ esraj student of late Sarangi Maestro Pt. Ramesh Mishra. Ive been playing Dilruba for 17 years..
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Name: Gopal Das
E-Mail: 108gopaldas108@gmail.com
Field: Bansuri (Classical Hindustani)
Location: 6522 Quail Hollow Rd, Charlotte NC 28210
Telephone: 704-960-0287
Misc. Info: SoundCloud.com/108gopaldas, YouTube – “Gopal Das Bansuri”, Instagram – @108gopaldas, Facebook – @108gopaldas. Bansuri taught through a curriculum of 74 popular raags. Assistance purchasing a professional, concert quality bansuri (with the possibility of exclusive student discounts,) as well as finger positions, how to hold flute, beginner to advanced blowing techniques, and more!
Name: Suparna Dey
E-Mail: suparnajhilik@gmail.com
Field: Tagore Songs and Bengali Music
Location: Cary, NC, USA
Telephone: 201-484-0893, 704-818-6327
Misc. Info: I have done Masters in Music from Rabindra Bharati University and have extensive experience in teaching and performance mainly in Tagore Songs and Bengali Music..
Name: Aarti Dixit
E-Mail: aartidixit70@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani Vocal
Location: Cary, NC, USA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Dr. Aarti Dixit is a disciple of Pt. (Dr.) Vikas Kashalkar, a famous Hindustani classical vocalist and renowned musicologist hailing from Gwalher, Jaipur and Agra Gharana. She is offering coaching in Hindustani classical, semi-classical, bhajan and sugam sangeet in Cary NC area..
Name: Gaurang L. Doshi
E-Mail: info@SarodSitar.com
Field: Sarod, Sitar, Tabla, Guitar (Indian Classical)
Location: 4781 Pebble Lake Dr, Pfafftown, NC 27040
Telephone: 336-473-3216
Misc. Info: Website : www.SarodSitar.com ..
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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: Ranjani Ganesan
E-Mail: riyer84@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic vocal, Tamil songs
Location: Chapel Hill, NC, USA
Telephone: 240-476-9675
Misc. Info: Over 15 years experience singing and teaching children of all ages. Please feel free to text or email.
Name: Chaitali Ghosh
E-Mail: chaitalig1980@gmail.com
Field: Tagore Song, Harmonium + Keyboard
Location: Cary, NC 27513
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I have been learning Tagore song from last 10 years. Would like to teach if someone interested with a minimal rate.
Name: Akshita Gokhale
E-Mail: gowerdhan786@gmail.com
Field: Bollywood Dance
Location: Highland Creek Charlotte, NC 28269
Telephone:
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Name: K. Sridhar
E-Mail: srisarod@gmail.com
Field: Sarod
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Telephone: prefer initial contact by email
Misc. Info: I have toured internationally as a featured artist and presently divide my time between the USA and UK. Originally taught by Z.M. Dagar, Ravi Shankar, and Ali Akbar Khan, I teach in the traditional style of a mentorship so that the art of improvisation can flower after technique and raga structure are mastered. Only serious students of sarod, sitar, or surbahar will be considered. (www.sridhar.org)..
Name: Karpagavalli Sai Sankar
E-Mail: kalpa@gurukrupadance.com
Field: Bharatnatyam Dance Teacher
Location: Cary, NC
Telephone: (302) 438-1568
Misc. Info: With over 28 years of experience all over the world in places such as Chennai, Dubai, Australia, and Singapore, Karpagavalli Sai Sankar offers classes for anyone 3 years of age and up. Website: gurukrupadance.com
Name: Aparna Keshaviah
E-Mail: akeshaviah@gmail.com
Field: Bharatanatyam Classical Indian Dance
Location: Asheville, NC
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I teach the Pandanallur style of Bharatanatyam, have performed around the U.S. and abroad, and was a 2006-2007 Fulbright Scholar in Dance in India. For more information, please visit www.keshaviah.com
Name: Hema Kishan
E-Mail: hema2kishan@yahoo.com
Field: Bharatanatyam
Location: Charlotte, NC
Telephone: 704-509-2997
Misc. Info: South West Charlotte
Name: Arun Kumar Krishna
E-Mail: arunkumarsk09@yahoo.com
Field: Bollywood / freestyle dance teacher
Location: 2408 Reid Oaks Dr. Charlotte 28208
Telephone: 347 761 8840
Misc. Info: Trained in Shiamak Davar performing arts dance school. I have 5 years of teaching experience in dance schools.
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Name: Mrs. Ramaa Manjrekar (nee’ Ms. Shilpa Sawale)
E-Mail: ramaa.manjrekar@taurya.com
Field: Kathak
Location: The Forum by Taurya, 4000 Bearcat Way, Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Telephone: 919 601 5044
Misc. Info: Mrs. Ramaa Manjrekar, née Shilpa Sawale, received her first lessons in Indian classical dance (Bharatanaatyam and Kathak) from Mrs. Poonum Murdeshwar in Thane (near Mumbai, Maharashtra) in India. Thereafter Ramaa has been learning the finer nuances of Kathak from Dr. Mrs. Manjiri Deo, Founder-Director of Ganesh Cultural Academy, Thane, India, and Taalmani Pandit Mukundraj Deo. Mrs. Manjrekar received the degree of Nrutya-Vishaarad (equivalent to baccalaureate degree) from Gaandharva Mahaavidyaalaya in 1995. She received a diploma in Karana Kriya and Kalatattva from the World Forum of Arts and Culture in 2020. Currently residing in the USA, Ramaa Manjrekar has been offering lessons in Kathak for the past twenty two years in Milwaukee, WI, in Raleigh, NC and in Portland, OR. In 2006, she co-founded “Taurya” with her husband Dr. Madhav Manjrekar, who is dedicated to imparting formal training in kathak to interested students and promoting the art forms of music, dance and theater. Website – www.taurya.com ..
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Name: Shwetha Gowri Nagaraj
E-Mail: shwethagowri@gmail.com
Field: Veena and Vocal Carnatic music classes.
Location: 2115 Leo Drive, Apex, NC, 27502.
Telephone: 617-480-6244
Misc. Info: Sunadha Veena a classical Indian musical instrument which is also National instrument – (similar to sitar but in Carnatic Style ) and vocal music, taught by professional artist near Apex NC. Individual attention is paid to each student. More than 30 years of experience and have performed at many international shows. Classes comprise both theory as well as practical. Vocal and veena teaching are for following categories – Beginner, intermediate and advanced. For more Information logon to: http://about.me/ShwethaGowriNagaraj. My latest Album has topped charts in the Indian classical genre on all channels. Pregnancy music- “Gharbha Samvardhani Nada” https://youtu.be/kpU99pvwo8o ..
Name: Nrityanjali Academy of Dance – Guru Padma Rao
E-Mail: shivpad@hotmail.com
Field: Bharatanatyam
Location: Triangle area NC
Telephone: 919-371-2525
Misc. Info: The academy offers classes in Bharatanatyam. Contact – Padma Rao.
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Name: Nihar Paranjpe
E-Mail: taalmantra@gmail.com
Field: Tabla
Location: Cary, NC, USA
Telephone: (919) 362 3799
Misc. Info: I have been learning tabla for the last 10 years (student of Ustad Zakir Hussain for 5 years). I have performed at numerous venues in California, Washington, North Carolina, Georgia, Philadelphia, to name a few. I have performed with few well known artists, as sitarist Ustad Zunain Khan, Sri Madan Oak, disciple of Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma, and several rising stars. I give lessons in all areas of tabla. Affordable hourly rates, now accommodating weekdays as well as weekends! Please contact the above mentioned email / telephone.
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Name: Ms. Arvind K. Rajpal
E-Mail: Saluja.ak@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani Classical Music (Vocal), Harmonium and Key board
Location: Charlotte NC, Fort Mill SC USA
Telephone: 704 277 2391
Misc. Info: Hindustani classical vocal music lessons offered in the Greater Charlotte area by Sangeet Visharad from Gandharva University per university curriculum. Children age 6 and above as well as adults. Currently all lessons are being offered virtually.
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Name: Madhumita Sen (Saha) (Sangeet Praween)
E-Mail: madhumitasensaha@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani Vocal
Location: 605 Averroe Drive, Apex,NC-27502 USA
Telephone: 919-367-0592
Misc. Info: North Indian vocalist. Website -www.madhumitasensaha.com, Contact me for performance.
Name: John Stephens
E-Mail: jlsteps@gmail.com
Field: Sitar, Surbahar, Sarode
Location: Durham, NC, USA
Telephone: 410-812-0337
Misc. Info: Senior disciple of Ustad Aashish Khan of the Senia Maihar Gharana. Please visit www.johnloganstephens.com for more information..
Name: Supriya Desai’s Payal Dance Academy
E-Mail: supriyadesai2000@hotmail.com
Field: Classical Indian dances – Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi
Location: Cary, NC, U.S.A
Telephone: 919-854-9989
Misc. Info: www.payaldanceacademy.com, training students in Indian dances in this area since 1993. Guru Karnataka Kalashree Smt. Supriya Desai
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Name: Thalir Arts Academy
E-Mail: vmanickamus@yahoo.com
Field: Bharatnatyam, Semi classical, Folk, Bollywood, Carnatic vocal, Karaoke and live Music classes lessons.
Location: 1212 Magnolia Bend Loop, Cary, NC 27519.
Telephone: 858-397-4872
Misc. Info: Valarmathi Manickam artistic Director, Thalir Arts Academy is a versatile school of arts. Please visit us at http://www.thalirartsacademy.com..
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Name: Madhumitha Velkanthan
E-Mail: Madhunatya16@gmail.com
Field: Bharatanatyam – Indian Classical Dance
Location: Winston Salem, NC 27103
Telephone: 330 907 2132
Misc. Info: Learnt from the authentic school of Kalashektra for over 10 years and have taught more than 100 students over a period of 7 years in India and in US. I enjoy practicing and also teaching Bharatanatyam which gives me immense satisfaction. I have taught students in all age groups and have excelled in this ancient Indian classical dance. You can contact me for learning this classical art of dance.
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