Teachers & Performers of Indian Music & Dance
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Name: Abhinaya Performing Art Centre
E-Mail: abhinayaartcentre@gmail.com
Field: Bharathnatyam
Location: 1329 Thornhill Dr Oakville Ontario. L6L2L3, Canada
Telehone: (905)582-4233
Misc. Info: Sushmitha Parthasarathy (director). Classes available for beginners. I have been learning Bharatnatyam since the age of 4, and have trained under tutelage of Guru Prof. K. Kumar in Mysore, Karnataka, India.
Name: Thuva Anputhasan
E-Mail: a-thuva@hotmail.com
Field: Bharatanatyam and Bollywood dance Instructor
Location: Windsor ON, Canada.
Telephone: 519-250-1748
Misc. Info: I have a B.A (FineArts) degree, specialized in Bharatanatyam from University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. I have 18 years teaching experience and for the last 15 years I’ve been teaching Bharatanatyam and Bollywood dance in my home studio in Windsor. My web address is www.bharatamwin.com. Search us In Instagram, “Bharatam_dance”
Name: Arunodhaya Dance Academy
E-Mail: arunodhaya07@gmail.com
Field: Bharathanatyam, Kathak, Bollywood, Contemporary Dance and Hatha Yoga
Location: Scarborough, Markham, Ajax, Pickering, North York, ON
Telephone: 416-230-4845
Misc. Info: www.arunodhaya.com
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Name: Sriram Balasubramanian
E-Mail: srirambala29@gmail.com
Field: Mridangam, Khanjira
Location: Milton, Ontario, also available in Mississauga / Brampton, Ontario
Telephone: 416-254-6373
Misc. Info: Classes available for beginners, intermediates and advanced seekers. I am also available to play for dance arangetram concerts. (grand disciple of the legendary Palani Subramania Pillai)
Name: Dev Bansraj (Guruji)
E-Mail: saazoaawaaz@rogers.com
Field: Hindustani Vocal
Location: #34 Neville Crescent, Brampton, Ontario, L6S 5K9 Canada
Telephone: 905 – 789 – 4949.
Misc. Info: I’m a vocalist / teacher and director of the Saaz- o- Aawaaz Academy of Indian Music Brampton Ontario. (Student of the late Pandit Dilip Chander Vedi)..
Name: Shawn Binda
E-Mail: sb@shawnbinda.com
Field: Tabla
Location: Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa
Telephone: 416-910-4165
Misc. Info: I teach tabla privately at home in the Durham Region of Ontario (Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Bowmanville). I have been playing for over 15 years and specialize in the Punjab Gharana, Benares Gharana and Delhi Gharana.
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Name: Arnab Chakrabarty
E-Mail: info@sarod.ca
Field: sarod, sitar, theory, vocal for instrumentalists
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Telephone:
Misc. Info: www.sarod.ca – One of the leading sarod players in the world today, Arnab Chakrabarty derives his exceptional knowledge of the Hindustani instrumental idiom from his training in the Lucknow and Shahjahanpur gharana traditions. Arnab’s music is known for a fine balance of virtuosity, erudition and raga aesthetics..
Name: Jimmy Franklin Christie
E-Mail: trizajim@yahoo.com
Field: Tabla & Dholak
Location: Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I’m a professional artist and teacher too.
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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: DanceShala
E-Mail: info@danceshala.com
Field: Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Bollywood, Bhangra, Hip hop, Contemporary
Location: 1) 808 Britannia Rd West Unit 205, Mississauga ON L5V 0A7 2) 5 Brisdale Dr Unit 204, Brampton ON L7A 0S9
Telephone: 416 457 3528
Misc. Info: Website – www.danceshala.com, danceShala is a Premier Center for learning various Indian dance styles in GTA with two locations in Mississauga and Brampton offering in-person as well as online lessons. All our teachers are trained and experienced professionals with a police clearance check. All our students perform in an annual Recital named “Rhythm of Roots”..
Name: Shambhu Das
E-Mail: shambhudasca@yahoo.ca
Field: Sitar and Dilruba
Location: Scarborough {401 & Neilson}. Toronto Ontario Canada
Telephone: 416-286-7180
Misc. Info: Website – www.Shambhudas.com {honoured.. Guinness World Record} Specialized in sitar [Taught in Ravi Shankar’s school “Kinnara” and York University Toronto, [Private lesson in very traditionally in Pt. Ravi Shankar style
Name: Rachana Deshpande
E-Mail: epouse_cherie@yahoo.com
Field: Hindustani Classical Vocal (beginners, Intermediate and Advanced)
Location: Toronto
Telephone: 647-286-4554 and 416-972-2020
Misc. Info: Hindustani music graduate from the University of Banaras. Specialized in Chota khayal, Bada Khayal, bhajans and film songs.
Name: Ms. Rama Devi
E-Mail: karnatic.rama@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic/Karnatic Vocal
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Beginners and Intermediate level online classes, with introductory series of 4 sessions – No Fee/Free. Teaching Carnatic vocal for 25 years. Performed classical and light classical on All India Radio, Delhi, Mauritius TV and ATN, Toronto. Vocal concerts as well as Nattuvangam support for Bharatanatayam performances. Learned under the expert guidance of Mrs. A. Prasad, M. Phil. in music and a student of famed brothers late Sri B. V. Raman & Laxmanan.
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Name: Deep Ganguly
E-Mail: bansibhai3@gmail.com
Field: Bansuri
Location: Mississauga , Ontario , Canada .
Misc. Info: Hindusthani Classical Bansuri musician. Known for his customised flutes, “Bird Flutes” and “World of Flutes” popular programs. Regularly performs US, Canada, India and abroad. Dedicated teacher, in person and online. See www.mybansuri.com for more..
Name: Garba-E-Gujarat (Kavita Patel)
E-Mail: Garbaegujarat@gmail.com
Field: Garba and Bollywood dance
Location: 7 Skyvelly Drive, Brampton, ON L6P 2M9
Telephone: 647-330-5773
Misc. Info: Different Garba style and exercise Garba in new form. Enjoy your Navaratri with new styles and surprise your audience. Contact us for more detail.
Name: Geetha Vadhya Academy of Fine Arts
E-Mail: archu.sriram@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Music-Vocal, Violin and Mridangam
Location: Mississauga/Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
Telephone: 905-956-2428
Misc. Info: (Beginners, Intermediate & Advance Students) group and individual classes. Archana Sriram and Sriram Suryanarayan, founders of Geetha Vadhya Academy of Fine Arts have been under the tutelage of renowned music gurus from India. They are graded artists of All India Radio and have performed for renowned Carnatic music organizations in India and North America. They have been teaching and performing for over 20 years. Archana and Sriram’s students have been participating and winning prizes at competitions organized by prestigious North American music organizations. At Geetha Vadhya Academy of Fine Arts, learning is fun and yet challenging.
Name: Gharana
E-Mail: careychatt@gmail.com
Field: Kathak, Bollywood, Yoga, Pranayam
Location: Mississauga, Ontario/Canada
Telephone: (905) 916 1789
Misc. Info: Gold Medallist Kathak dancer from Prayag Sangeet Samity. Expert in Lucknow gharana. 27 years’ experience in stage performance and teaching. Takes Kathak-based Bollywood dance classes with a touch of yoga and pranayam.
Name: Arun Gopinath
E-Mail: arunjimenon@gmail.com
Field: Vocal ( Carnatic Music, Abhinaya Sangeetham and Sopana Sangeetham )
Location: 5 Mayhill Crescent, Scarborough Ontario, M1G 1K5, Canada.
Telephone: +1 416 827 1550
Misc. Info: Arun Gopinath took birth in a renowned family of artists [Father – Kalamandalam Gopinatha Menon, Mother – Kalamandalam Sreedevi Gopinath] Who started learning the divine art from Guru Sreedharan Namboothiri at the tender age of seven. He continued his education in Music from Bhagavathar Shri. Parameswaran Nair and Shri. Parameswaran Menon for 13 Years, and completed his masters degree in Music. For more informations pls visit – arungopinath.com ..
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Name: Christopher Dicran Hale
E-Mail: torontositar@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani classical Sitar
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Telephone: 416 469 1821
Misc. Info: website – christopherhalesitar.com Christopher began his studies in sitar at the age of 15 in Mussoorie, India, and then went on to study in Lucknow at the Bhathkhande Music College, gaining the Visharad degree. He continued his studies in 2002 with his current guru, Partha Chatterjee, the foremost disciple of Nikhil Banerjee. Christopher also holds a degree in Western music composition from Berklee College of Music in Boston. Christopher teaches sitar from his home in Toronto, as well as through Skype video. He is also available to perform sitar and sing in the Greater Toronto area and beyond. His current repertoire emphasizes Hindustani instrumental classical sitar music, but Christopher also enjoys singing popular Hindi film songs spanning every generation. Performances usually include a tabla accompanist..
Name: Meghala J. Hoskot
E-Mail: meghala.hsk11@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic music and sugama sangeetham
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Telephone: 647-856-7548
Misc. Info: I do take online music classes through zoom and skype.Experience of teaching Carnatic music to kids from past 5 years.It’s been a great pleasure to teach the music to kids as well as elders..
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Name: Preshit Kamdar
E-Mail: kamdarpreshit@yahoo.in
Field: Indian Classical (Sitar, Tabla, etc.) and Western classical Violin
Location: Greater Toronto Area
Telephone: +1 647-877-7043
Misc. Info: Sangeet Visharad and Bachelors in Indian classical, Trinity College London, Musico-journalist, Guest Lecturer at many colleges.
Name: Ustad Irshad Khan
E-Mail: uam@rogers.com
Field: Musician, performer, teacher
Location: Toronto, Mississauga Ontario Canada
Telephone: 905-542 2098
Misc. Info: website: www.irshadkhan.net Ustad Irshad Khan is the founder/ president of Universal Academy for Musicians, based in Mississauga. Ontario. Music lessons in sitar, vocals, tabla, guitar, keyboards are offered in Toronto and GTA
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This is the second volume of the most complete series on the tabla. Advanced Theory of Tabla It is available around the world. Check your local Amazon for pricing. |
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Name: Vandhana Lakshmi
E-Mail: van.teddy271@gmail.com
Field: Vocal singing
Location: 1714- 45 Dunfeild Avenue, Yonge and Eglinton Toronto M4S2H4
Telephone: 647 643 3539
Misc. Info: More than 7+ years Carnatic singing, Have won prizes in many TV shows. Cost of lessons 25$ CAD per hour.
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Name: Mudra School of Dance
E-Mail: dancemudra@gmail.com
Field: Kathak
Location: 37, Ecclestone drive, Brampton, On, L6X3N8
Telephone: 416 473 0323
Misc. Info: (Pooja Kulkarni has been trained in Kathak for over 15 yrs and has accomplished Nritya Visharad from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya. Ms Pooja has performed in Canada at various events. She has gained training in Jaipur as well as Lucknow Gharana..
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Name: Naadham School for Music and Dance
E-Mail: naadhamschool@gmail.com
Field: Mridangam, Ghatam and Kanjira.
Location: 4619 Wainscot Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5V 1C3, Canada
Telephone: 647 522 7691
Misc. Info: Director : Vasudevan Govindarajan www.umavasudevan.com Vasudevan, a talented percussionist hails from a family of distinguished musicians. He is the one of the few artiste to recite Konakool and play mridangam simultaneously in the Carnatic style. His grandmother Kiranoor Jayalakshmi, a renowned artiste of yester-years and his father was the legendary dance guru Sri. K.J. Govindarajan. He has had his training under eminent gurus Sri K.M. Vaidyanathan, Sri G. Harishankar, Sri Karaikudi, R. Mani and trained in Ghatam under Sri A.S. Shanker. He has performed extensively in India, Canada, Europe, United States, South America, and Carribean Islands. He is the founder of Naadham School for Music and dance in the year 1988. He conducts classes in South Indian Percussion instruments in Mississauga and Toronto.
Name: Deepa Naha
E-Mail: trideepkalakendra@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani classical and light vocal
Location: 9861 Glendon Drive, Unit #403, Komoka, Ontario, N0L 1R0
Telephone: 647 973 6242
Misc. Info: Over 20 years of teaching experience. Deepa is a trained music teacher. Affiliated to Sangeet Mahabharati, Mumbai, she teaches in group classes, individual and online classes. For more informaton visit www.trideepkalakendra.ca
Name: Trisha Naha
E-Mail: trideepkalakendra@gmail.com
Field: Kathak and Bollywood dance
Location: 861 Glendon Drive, Unit #403, Komoka, Ontario, N0L 1R0
Telephone: 6479736242
Misc. Info: Young and energetic dancer, teacher, performer and choreographer, Trisha is a disciple of Sandhya Desai and Mangla Bhatt. She has several years of experience in performing and teaching both Kathak and Bollywood dance . website: www.trideepkalakendra.ca.
Name: Pramesh Nandi
E-Mail: prameshnandi@hotmail.com
Field: Indian classical and light vocal music.
Location: Swargunjan Music Acdemy, 39, Herdwick Street, Brampton On L6s 6l6
Telephone: 905 497 3399.
Misc. Info: website – www.swargunjan.com. I am disciple of Mewati gharana and have been teaching Indian classical and light vocal music.
Name: Nagamani Nandivada
E-Mail: manin_77@yahoo.com
Field: Hindustani & Carnatic Classical and Keyboard
Location: 100 Enford Crescent, Brampton, ON.
Telephone: Mobile : 905-782-7061.
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Name: Vidya Nataraj
E-Mail: music.dhyana@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Classical Vocal
Location: Brampton, Ontario.
Telephone: (905) 601 2208
Misc. Info: Vidya Nataraj teaches and performs Carnatic music in its purest form with an integrated approach with Hindustani and Western classical music. With an uncompromising standard of instruction she helps students understand and appreciate all forms of music through South Indian classical music. Born into a family of renowned classical musicians and musicologists, Vidya’s performance career spans over 30 years with her first prodigious professional concert at the age of nine. The first state recipient of the ‘national talent search scholarship for 10 consecutive years , Vidya Nataraj has a master’s degree in South Indian classical music and has been awarded 6 gold medals for being the top scorer in both bachelors and master degrees. An approved and graded vocalist on All India Radio for 25 years, Vidya has been performing several concerts and feature programs. Also trained in Western classical music, Vidya is known for her unique style and innovative teaching methods. She has her own school of music ‘Dhyaana’ in Brampton Ontario, Canada..
Name: Nataraja – School of dance
E-Mail: minalshahchalam@gmail.com
Field: Bharatanatyam dance classes
Location: Savona Drive Etobicoke ON
Telephone: 1-647-624-7265
Misc. Info: Artistic director – Minal Shah learning, performing and eaching Bharatanatyam in the Tanjore style from past 25 years learned under guru Dr. Padmaja Suresh, Aatmalaya Academy Bangalore who is the disciple of guru K. Kalyanasundaram of the Sri Rajarajeshwari fame. Currently taking registrations for my school on Toronto children (5 years and above) and adults!
Name: Yashodhan Navathe
E-Mail: yash_navathe@yahoo.com
Field: Tabla
Location: 36 Spangler Road, Markham, Ontario, L3S 2G2, Canada
Telephone: 905 471 9973
Misc. Info: I have learned tabla from Mr. Chandrakantji Shirodkar of Delhi Gharana in Mumbai, India. I have performed tabla solo performances on All India Radio and at numerous occasions in India. Last 20 years, I am teaching tabla in Toronto, Canada and has number of upcoming students all over GTA. In addition, I am accompanying various classical, semi-classical vocal & instrumental artists from India, Canada & USA. I have performed in various conventions, festivals and social gatherings in all over North America..
Name: Neerja
E-Mail: neeruanil.luv@gmail.com
Field: Bollywood dance and folk dances of india (garba, dandiya, gidda, bhangra, rajasthani, bihu etc.)
Location: Solway Avenue, Brampton
Telephone: 437 971 2309
Misc. Info: Neerja is a born dancer with innate passion for dancing and choreographing Bollywood dance numbers with and experience of more than 10 years. She is trained in many folk dance forms. She has performed and choreographed in several events. Headed Sarbojanin Durga Puja cultural committee. Head of cultural department of her school. Specialises in training non-dancers, wedding choreography for individuals or group. Kids and women of all ages are welcome to contact.
Name: Neeti Dream n Dance School
E-Mail: Neetidreamndance@gmail.com
Field: Choreography for Bollywood dance, Semi-Classical (Bharat Natyam & Kathak), Bollywood Hip-Hop & Salsa style, North & South Indian traditional Dance, Non-stop dance fitness, Solo dance, Group dance, Party dance steps, wedding couple / group’s dance,
Location: Unit # 7-J, 1201 Britannia Rd W, Mississauga, ON L5V 1N2
Unit # 42, 2500 Williams Pkwy, Brampton, ON L6S 5Z4
Unit # 209, 100 Pertosa Dr, Brampton, ON L6X 0H9
Telephone: 416 875 6235
Misc. Info: All age group & levels. Certified & professional teachers. Lowest – affordable prices. Three accessible locations in GTA where student approach Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Etobicoke, North York. School has history of 10 years presenting our talents at various prestigious performance platforms & stage shows. It includes cultural festival events like Deepawali (Diwali), Holi, Durga Puja, Navratri; Occasion of Canada Day, Mother’s day Carassauga and cultural association shows like Panarama, Delhi -Dilwale, Indo-Canadian, Panarama, etc. School & students takes pride getting awards & recognition almost at each occasion well covered by newspaper & television media. We have dance costume on rental. www.neetidreamndance.com
Name: Prashanthy Niranjan
E-Mail: niranjanp@yahoo.com
Field: Carnatic Vocal, Veena, Mridhangam
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Telephone: 1 416 993 6060
Misc. Info: www.saiswaralaya.org
Name: Nrityanjali Kala Academy
E-Mail: sushree_art@yahoo.com
Field: Odissi Dance, & Odissi Music
Location: 336 Imperial Road, South, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1L8
Telephone: 519 341 9298
Misc. Info: Website – Artistic directer & performer – Sushree Mishra Kar www.sushreeacademy.com
Name: Nrytakala Academy of Classical Indian Dance
E-Mail: admin@menakathakkardance.org
Field: Bharatanatyam, and Odissi
Location: Glen Cameron Road, Unit #1, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 4N3, branches in Brampton and Markham.
Telephone: 905-764-3646, ext.30
Misc. Info: Canada’s first school of Indian dance headed by internationally renowned dancer, choreographer and teacher Dr. Menaka Thakkar. Pre-Professional training program. Ages 5-7 years; 7 grade professional accredited training: Ages 7 -10. Professional workshops and summer session by internationally known gurus and teachers; advanced and post-graduate training in contemporary and classical; full faculty of teachers with extensive training and performance experience; www.nrtyakala.org
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Name: Panwar Music and Dance
E-Mail: Panwardance@gmail.com
Field: Kathak performer vocal & Harmonium
Location: Active in three main locations : RichmondHill, Scarborough & Brampton
Telephone: 416-992-9815, 647-348-9069
Misc. Info: Hemant & Vaishali Panwar – artistic directors. For more information visit our website – www.panwarmusicanddance.com
Name: Nirothini Pararajasingam
E-Mail: niropara@yahoo.ca
Field: Bharathnatyam
Location: 24 Euclid Ave. Scarborough, ON M1C 1J6, Canada
Telephone: 6478012023
Misc. Info: www.nirodance.ca
Name: Sanjana Sandeep Patankar
E-Mail: sanjana_patankar@yahoo.co.in
Field: Hindustani Classical Vocal
Location: Town House No.8,175, Alexmuir Blvd, Scarborough ON M1V 1R8
Telephone: 416 321 2468
Misc. Info: Online classes only. I took my first lessons of Hindustani classical music under the able guidance of Dr. Lata Godse for 4 years. I then learnt semi-classical music from Mrs. Kunda Panse (Akashwani, Pune artist). I had the privilege of learning Hindustani classical music from the maestro Dr. Sudha Patwardhan ( Gwalior gharana ) for years. I have been teaching Hindustani classical music in Tronto for the past few years, tutoring from elementary level in both Bhaatkhande and Paluskar style, preparing students for the Akhil Gandharva Mahavidyalaya exams held at Akhil Music Academy, Mississuaga..
Name: Ruhi Patel
E-Mail: ruhirupal@gmail.com
Field: Bharatnatyam
Location: Oakville , Ontario
Telephone: 365-338-7000
Misc. Info: Tanjore style ..
Name: Namratha Prasad
E-Mail: namrathams@yahoo.com
Field: Hindustani Classical vocal and Semi-classical (Bhajans, Daasavaani, bhavageete, South Indian folk music)
Location: 3939 Duke of York Blvd, Missisauga – L5B4N2, ON, Canada
Telephone: +1 647 631 2005
Misc. Info: Performed in more than 500 shows and won various accolades. Trained in Gwalior Gharana for 15 years and has teaching experience in India for 10 years with number of students exceeding 65. Structured classes available on Skype too.
Name: Gayathri Premkumar
E-Mail: gayathri3757@gmail.com
Field: Classical Carnatic music (Vocal)
Location: 5-9 high Street, Waterloo N2L3X4
Telephone: 226-899-2628
Misc. Info: Gayathri Premkumar, started learning Carnatic music at the age of seven under Ms. Kavitha, following which she learnt varnams from Mrs. Yamuna. She learnt advanced lessons under the tutelage of Guru Anaimalai Kalaisudarmani Sri.R. Gnanaprakasam. Her debut concert, at the age of 11, was at Sokanathar temple at Salem in Tamilnadu, India. She has since won many awards and prizes, has performed concerts at various temples in Tamil Nadu, India. She has completed Tamilnadu Technical Examination for Music and currently doing a bachelor degree in music. She is teaching Carnatic music (singing), both basic and in advanced level.
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Name: Kirupa Ratneswaran
E-Mail: layabhavadance@gmail.com
Field: Bharathanatyam
Location: Markham & North York
Telephone: 647-802-3498 / 905-472-3498
Misc. Info: www.kiruparatneswaran.com Laya Bhava Dance Academy
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Name: Sampradaya Dance Creations
E-Mail: info@sampradaya.ca
Field: Bharatanatyam
Location: #5, 3250 Ridgeway Drive, Mississauga, ON L5L 5Y6
Telephone: 905 607 8434
Misc. Info: Director – Lata Pada Website – www.sampradaya.ca, Sampradaya Dance Creations is an award winning professional bharatanatyam dance company founded by internationally acclaimed dancer / choreographer – Lata Pada. The company performs a vibrant repertoire of dance works to original commissioned music and produces inter-disciplinary collaborations and multi-media dance theatre productions and tours nationally and internationally. Established in 1990, Sampradaya Dance Academy is a premiere dance training institution recognized for its excellence in the training of Bharatanatyam technique, repertoire, rhythm and theory.
Name: Shilpa Save
E-Mail: info@taalacademy.com
Field: Kathak
Location: 5366 Creditview Road, Mississauga, ON L5M 5N4, Canada
Telephone: Resi (905) 8583276, Business 647-299-4386
Misc. Info: Website – www.taalacademy.com. Taal Academy was founded in 2002 by Shilpa Save, with a vision to provide superior and structured training in Kathak dance. Taal Academy has an enrolment of over 100 students and is dedicated to promote and showcase the richness in Indian culture through dance. Annual dance recitals are organized in theatres involving all the students to provide an excellent platform for the students to showcase their talents.
Name: Amar Seepersad
E-Mail: aseepersad@rogers.com
Field: Tabla/ Dholak
Location: 39 Whitwell Dr. Brampton, Ontario, L6P1A3.
Telephone: 416-917-9425
Misc. Info: Website – www.thetablahouse.ca Learned from Ritesh Das, Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri and Hindol Majumdar. Also accompany light music as well as and classical. Classes are being taught everyday, (tabla, vocal, Harmonium and sitar)
Name: Ahsan Shabbir
E-Mail: music.ahsan@gmail.com
Field: (singing, guitar, composition, music theory)
Location: (Scarborough, Ontario, Canada)
Telephone: (647 763 7706)
Misc. Info: (www.ahsanbabamusic.com, singer/ songwriter, music composer, music educator, SXSW performing Artist 2018)
Name: Prachi Shah
E-Mail: prachi.vocalist@gmail.com
Field: Music (Vocals – Light Music, Semi-Classical, Indian Classical)
Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Telephone: 647-687-5433
Misc. Info: Prachi is an All India Radio approved music artist and holds the degree of Visharad in classical music. She was a part of India’s biggest music reality show -Saregamapa. She is a renowned vocalist and is also certified by Trinity Music School in Rock & Pop genres. Here are my youtube links for your reference. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8P1juYQACRE, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdVcwdqmTHU
Name: Ridhima Sharma
E-Mail: sharmaridhima09@gmail.com
Field: Bhangara and Bollywood dancing
Location: Ajax, Ontario
Telephone:
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Name: Malavika Srinivasan
E-Mail: msb8089@gmail.com
Field: Bharathaatyam, Carnatic music
Location: 1001 main street west apt 10 hamilton L8S1A9
Telephone: 905 906 5748
Misc. Info: I am a trained dance and music professional. I own a dance school at India and have nearly 200 disciples in India. I am new to this place with my husband who is working in Canada. I am planning to start a dance school named Sri Saikala Kendra to train students in indian classical dance and music. Further details can be spoken over telephone.
Name: Dr. Sriram Suryanarayan
E-Mail: sriramsuryanarayan@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Music- Mridangam, Konnakol, Khanjira, Ghatam and Mohrsing
Location: Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada.
Telephone: 647-448-9283
Misc. Info: (Beginners, Intermediate & Advance Students) group and individual classes. Dr. Sriram Suryanarayan has been under the tutelage of renowned music gurus from India. He is a graded artist of All India Radio (AIR) in multiple Carnatic percussion instruments and has performed for renowned musicians, dance gurus as well as music organizations in India and North America. He has been teaching and performing for 25+ years. Sriram’s students have been participating and winning prizes at competitions organized by prestigious North American and Indian music organizations. He was recently awarded the “Acharya Ratna” award by Guruji TVG and AIMA for his teaching excellence. Pls call or visit www.youtube.com/sriramsuryanarayan for more details..
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Name: Toronto Tabla Ensemble, Centre for Indian Arts
E-Mail: info@tablaensemble.com
Field: Tabla, Odissi, and Kathak dance
Location: Mississauga (Lakeshore and Hurontario – 10 minutes from QEW)), Scarborough (Near Scarborough Town Centre), (Kitchener Waterloo location starting soon)
Telephone: (416) 429-0916
Misc. Info: The courses are overseen by academic director of the Toronto Tabla Ensemble, Ritesh Das. Ritesh Das was born in Kolkata, India to parents Nrityacharya Prohlad Das and Smt. Nilima Das, they had a music and dance academy called Nritya Bharati in Kolkata. Ritesh Das studied tabla with Pandit Shankar Ghosh, Ustad Zakir Hussain and his now his current Guru is Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri. Das has been teaching since 1987 and produced 6 albums, of which one JUNO nominated ‘Firedance’ as well as composing the current CBC metro morning radio opening music. BC metro morning radio opening music.
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Name: Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan Music Academy of Mississauga.
E-Mail: musiclover07@hotmail.com
Field: Indian Classical and light classical Vocal and instrumental Music.
Location: Mississauaga ON, Canada.
Telephone: 647 638 5742.
Misc. Info: www.https://sajankhan123728.weebly.com/ Best vocal Artiste Singer and teacher from Toronto Ontario. Singer Naqi Ali Khan grandson of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali khan of Kasur Patiala Gharana.Learn Indian Classical and light classical vocal music such as Theory Khyal Thumeri Dadra Film songs Hindi Urdu Punjabi Geet Ghazal Folk bhajans and playing Harmonium from Naqi Ali khan grandson of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan..
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Name: Natarajan Vaidyanathan
E-Mail: vdy_natarajan@yahoo.ca
Field: violin and Vocal in Indian Classical (South Indian style
Location: Brampton
Telephone: home-289-752-4421 Cell-416-846-5856
Misc. Info: Natarajan Vaidyanathan is an award-winning violinist and passionate music teacher. From the tender age of nine, music has played a major role in his life. He spent over ten years studying classical Indian music in Chennai, India from Ramanathapuram Venkatachalam, Tiruvadaimaruthoor Shri Ramachandra Rao, Melacavery Thiagarajan and K.T Sivaganesh. He was featured on national radio and leading television programs in India. A passionate teacher, Natarajan strongly believes that musical Education should be accessible to all who have the skill and desire to Learn. Thus, he founded the Swaravani School of Violin in 2007, where he has been teaching violin to students of all ages and backgrounds with various levels of expertise. Web Site address- www.swaravani.com ..
Name: Vandana Vishwas
E-Mail: schoolofindianmusic@yahoo.com
Field: Vocals (North Indian Classical Music, Bhajans, Ghazal, Geet, Songs from Film)
Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Telephone: 647-283-8256
Misc. Info: Learn North Indian classical vocal music from former Akashvani (All India Radio) artist and critically acclaimed award winning Indo-Canadian World Musician who is Sangeet Visharad from renowned premier institute for classical music in India – ABGMM (Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal). Also learn Bhajans, Ghazals, Hindi Film songs etc. Lessons are carried out in Mississauga, ON, Canada. Website – www.schoolofindianmusic.com
Name: Vineet Vyas
E-Mail: vineetvyas@gmail.com
Field: Tabla
Location: 260 Queens Quay West, Toronto (opposite Harbourfront Centre)
Telephone: 416-204-9449
Misc. Info: Vineet Vyas is an internationally-renowned tabla artist. He is a disciple of the legendary tabla maestro, Pandit Kishan Maharaj. Raised in Truro, Nova Scotia, now based in Toronto and New Delhi, Vineet was born into a family of traditional musicians of India; his grandfather, Pandit Brahmanand Vyas, was a renowned vocalist of New Delhi and initiated Vineet into North Indian (Hindustani) classical music at the age of five. Vineet has been an active performer in the Canadian music scene since the World Exposition 1986, Vancouver, BC. In 1987, he began studying with Pandit Kishan Maharaj in Benares, in the traditional style of Guru-shishya parampara. www.vineetvyas.com
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