Teachers & Performers of Indian Music & Dance
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Name: Aavartan School of Indian Percussion and Music
E-Mail: amit.bhagwat@gmail.com
Field: Tabla
Location: Katy / Houston TX USA
Telephone: 512 587 0011 (Cell)
Misc. Info: Shri. Amit Bhagwat established the academy Aavartan with a focus to impart training in the percussion instrument tabla & spread awareness about Indian classical music. Amit learnt tabla since age of six and is fortunate to learn from great maestros like Late Pt. Vishnu Aloni, Pt. Shantanu Panshikar, Pt. Gourisankar Karmakar and Pt. Umesh Moghe. He is an accomplished tabla player and has accompanied noted classical vocalists, instrumentalists & Kathak dancers. Over the last decade, Amit has taught numerous students in Houston & Austin area. His experience as a performing artist brings beauty, depth and richness to his teaching..
Name: ANJALI – Center for Indian Performing Arts
E-Mail: anjalihouston1975@gmail.com
Field: Bharat Natyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, Odissi , Art/Painting lessons and Folk Dances, Bollywood/Fusion
Location: 2615 Cordes Plaza, Sugar Land, TX – 77479- USA
Telephone: 281 265 ARTS / 832 275 9656
Misc. Info: www.anjalicenter.org. The first and the largest Indian performing arts center of its kind in the Southwest. Currently in its 33rd year of operation. Highly qualified and experienced faculty. Dance classes held in Sugarland, Woodlands, Clearlake and Silver Lake areas. Visit the web for more information.
Name: Aroha School of Music – Dr. Shamik Bose
E-Mail: shamik_bose78@yahoo.com
Field: Indian classical vocal
Location: The Woodlands, TX, USA
Telephone: 832-681-9006
Misc. Info: www.arohaschool.com. Trained in the legendary Senia Gharana under tutelage of the Late Sangeet Acharya Amaresh Chawdhury and under Smt. Kabita Gupta of Binshnupur Gharana, Bengal’s only Hindustani classical gharana, Shamik Bose unifies the dhrupad and khayal styles of gayaki (singing style). Holding a Ph.D. in geology, along with teaching experiences at the University of Oklahoma, he applies Western techniques of education to traditional Indian learning methods. Hailing from a musical family, Shamik Bose has had solo performances in India and USA and is eager to spread Indian musical awareness in the US..
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Name: Bharatha Darshana – School for Indian Classical Dance and Music
E-Mail: bharata.darshana@gmail.com
Field: Bharatanatyam – Kalakshetra style, Carnatic Music – Vocal, Mridangam.
Location: Houston, TX & Pearland TX
Telephone: +1 8772049886, 8323909757, 2818098038
Misc. Info: www.Bharathadarshana.org . Bharatha Darshana is a premiere institute uplholding the legacy of legendary guru Padmasree Adyar K Lakshman was established in 1988 by his sister Guru Smt. Nagamani Srini vasa Rao. Soujanya Madhusudan, it’s artistic director & the daughter in law, has been imparting the divine art of Bhartanatyam for more than 30 years in Kalakshetra style in its pristine purity to students around the globe and from past 15 years to interested students in the USA and training them to be well accomplished artists. She is a well acclaimed performing artiste, experienced teacher, creative choreographer with many awards and laurels to her credit. Bharatha Darshana offers classes in Energy corridor area of Houston TX and Pearland TX. She is a pioneer in training students online & has been offering online classes since 2009..
Name: Bollywood Shake
E-Mail: info@bollywoodshake.com
Field: Bollywood dance Classes
Location: Austin and Houston TX
Telephone: (281-310-0742)
Misc. Info: At Bollywood Shake, we teach Indian Bollywood dancing for a cultural experience full of fun and excitement. Come learn some new Bollywood moves with great music whether you are a beginner or have experience in Bollywood dancing. You’ll get a good workout too! For information on our classes and workshops visit our website at Website – http://bollywoodshake.com
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Name: Aparna Calindi
E-Mail: calindi.music@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Classical Vocal Music
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Learnt Carnatic classical vocal since the age of three. After private tuition at home joined the Sri Tyagaraja Government College of Music and Dance, Hyderabad, India affiliated to Potti Sri Ramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad, India. Completed certificate and Diploma. My guru at the College was Srimati Mahavadi Sarita ma’am. I am based in Houston, TX. I participated in several programs in my school and music college. I am interested in teaching Carnatic vocal to interested, especially young persons.
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..
Name: Chandrakantha Courtney
E-Mail: chandra@chandrakantha.com
Field: Vocal
Location: South-West Houston
Telephone: 713- 665 4665
Misc. Info: Former artist with All India Radio/ Doordarashan.
Name: David Courtney
E-Mail: david@chandrakantha.com
Field: Tabla, Pakhawaj, Dilruba, Esraj, Taus
Location: South-West Houston
Telephone: 713 665 4665
Misc. Info: Disciple of Ustad Shaik Dawood Khan of Hyderabad and Zakir Hussain.
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Name: Anu Dasika
E-Mail: saimusichouston@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Vocal, Bhajans, slokas and light music.
Location: Sugar Land, TX
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Name: Supradipta Datta
E-Mail: dipta1@vyahoo.com
Field: Dance – Odissi
Location: Sugar Land, Pearland, West Houston, Online
Telephone: (713) 560-3342/(281) 980-2086
Misc. Info: Supradipta is a dancer, choreographer, educator and cultural curator of the field of the Indian classical dance style of Odissi. A senior disciple of Guru Smt. Aloka Kanungo, Supradipta has trained many Odissi dancers in the United States since 1997 through her organization Kalaangan School of Odissi (kalaangan.org). She is also faculty in Kala Bhavan (the education wing of Houston Durga Bari Society in west Houston) and Silambam Houston (Pearland). .
Name: Amitha Dhanesh
E-Mail: arathimdas@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic music(vocal) & Violin (Eastern)
Location: Richmond, TX-77407
Telephone: +1 832 356-6337
Misc. Info: “Amitha Dhanesh has been learning Carnatic music for more than 25 years under the supervision of eminent musicians. She has conducted music concerts both in India and USA. Amitha has been teaching Carnatic vocal and violin classes in the Richmond, Katy and Houston areas for more than 8 years now. For more details please visit the website at http://ragadhwani.us ” ..
Name: Divya Unni’s Sreepadam School of Arts
E-Mail: Spacehouston@outlook.com
Field: Indian Classical Dance
Location: 10103 Brighton Lane, Houston, TX 77031, USA.
Telephone: (281) 968-9252
Misc. Info: The famous film and dance artist – Divya Unni -focuses on Indian classical dance art-forms such as Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattam and folk & contemporary dances. Visit www.sreepadam.org for more info.
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Name: Kamal Haji
E-Mail: hajik@hotmail.com
Field: Songwriter, LIVE Band, producing and performing old and new Indian/Pakistani Classics
Location: Houston, TX
Telephone: 713-205-4125
Misc. Info: https://linktr.ee/kamalhaji_ #KamalHaji is a performer & songwriter with focus on Devotional/Sufi content. He has written many inspirational songs with over 40M+ views on YouTube including #HaqAli #MaalikMere #YaKhuda #PadharoMawla #JubileeMubarak with #SalimSulaiman and few of his own including #MubarakHoSalgirah #TogetherWeWin #AllahTuHazir #YaAli #JeeyoAurJeeneDo Although a data-scientist with an MBA, Kamal has been passionately pursuing music all his life. Kamal has written songs for numerous world renowned artists like #SalimSulaiman, #RahatFatehAliKhan, #MaherZain, #SalmanAli He has also performed on stage with #JatinLalit, #TahiraSyed, #Alamgir, #AliHaider, #ShaziaKhushak to name a few. Kamal actively participates in community initiatives with focus on Outreach, Inter-faith, Youth Choir & Seniors Band. He’s the Lead Creative-Director of #SouthAsianFusionBand, #ZikrBand, #SouthwestIsmailiBand & #IsmailiMatkiBand and has been featured on #Bhoomi2020 #iFest #RiceUniversity #IsmailiTV #AsiaSociety ..
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Name: Sridevi Josyula
E-Mail: Sridevi.Josyula@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Classical, Devotional songs – Vocal
Location: (Telfair Sub-division) Sugarland, TX-77579
Telephone: 414-628-0471
Misc. Info: Hailing from a music family, Sridevi holds double diploma in Carnatic music. Formally trained by eminent gurus like Sri. V.V.L.N. Rao and Sangeetha Kalanidhi Sri Nedunuri Krishnamurthy and Sri V.V. Ravi (top grade violin artist from AIR Chennai). She has performed in various music organizations and temples in India. She has been giving thematic concerts and special concerts in United States at various temples and cultural organizations for the past 20 years. Will be happy to teach basic, intermediate and advanced level Carnatic students. Some of her students are performing mini concerts.
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Name: Sindu Karanam
E-Mail: Karanam.Sindhuja@gmail.com
Field: Bollywood Dance and Semi-Classical
Location: Los Angeles, San Francisco, & Houston
Telephone: 832 339 0058
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Name: Azim Khan
E-Mail: khaneazim@gmail.com
Field: Music Lessons in both Violin & Guitar Western & Indian Film and Classical Music
Location: Sugar Land Art center & Gallery, 104 Industrial blvd. Ste. Q.studio #9, Sugar Land, TX 77478
Telephone: 832 275 7277
Misc. Info: I been playing music since 36 years. I have my music group “Bollywood Fusion” Make your parties live! Bhangra, Garba, Ghazals, Weddings, DJ, Dance Groups..
Name: Archana Kumar
E-Mail: archanabharath105@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Vocal for beginners
Location: Houston.
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Misc. Info: I started to learn Carnatic music since the age of 5 under Sri Anand Kumar and Mrs Vimala Vasudevan. I will conduct classes in person or through distance learning such as Skype. Subject to distance I can travel too. Each child will be given personal attention. Contact me via email for further details.
Name: Kumudini
E-Mail: kuchipudi1001@gmail.com
Field: Kuchipudi Dance
Location: Clear Lake, Houston, Texas
Telephone: 713-325-1986
Miss info: Performed many stage shows in India and also in Silicon Andhra International Convention (2010 and 2012). Had 2 years of teaching experience. I am available at any time.
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Name: Dr. Sunanda Nair (Sunandas Performing Arts Center. )
E-Mail: sparcenter@gmail.com
Field: Indian classical Dance, Bharat Natyam, Mohini Attam and Kathakali
Location: 3611, 5th street, Murphy Road, Stafford Texas 77477. & 6014 E Brook Court Sugar Land Texas 77479
Telephone: 504 914 6990
Misc. Info: Intensive training provided in the Indian classical styles Bharata Natyam and Mohini Attam and folk dances of India. www.sunandanair.com..
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Name: Odissi Academy
E-Mail: OdissiAcademy@gmail.com
Field: Odissi Dance
Location: Houston, Sugar Land, and Katy.
Telephone:
Misc. Info: www.OdissiAcademy.com The Odissi Academy, is a not-for-profit 501(c) 3 organization, dedicated to promoting the culture, people, and art forms of Orissa through the teaching of its dance form, Odissi, to the younger generation in Houston. We are an extension of world’s largest Odissi School, Orissa Dance Academy of Bhubaneswar. We get a practicing guru from India every year to teach state-of-the-art and authentic Odissi. Our mentor is world famous dancer Padmashree Mrs. Aruna Mohanty, who comes annually to conduct workshops, and lessons for students, further connecting them with the incredible dance form. Facebook – www.facebook.com/OdissiAcademy
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Name: Shekhar Phatak
E-Mail: crphatak@gmail.com
Field: Vocal – Ghazals, Bhajan, Film new and old, semi-classical
Location: Houston Area
Telephone: 281-222-8116
Misc. Info: Shekhar has been teaching music in Houston area since 1984. Voice training in Indian classical (Hindustani), semi-classical, bhajan, ghazal, folk and Bollywood music. Holds Sangeet Alankar (MA) in Indian music. For details please visit www.shekharphatak.com..
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Name: Anisha Rajesh – Upasana Kalakendra
E-Mail: anisha@upasanakalakendra.com
Field: Bharathanatyam, Mohiniyattam, Folk Dances
Location: Katy, Missouri City, Sugarland
Telephone: 281-392-4703
Misc. Info: www.upasanakalakendra.com
Name: Rhythm India
E-Mail: xiao@rhythm-india.com
Field: Bollywood and Indo Fusion Dance
Location: Houston, TX, USA
Telephone: (281) 968-9479
Misc. Info: Rhythm India provides the very best in Bollywood dance training & performances in the greater Houston Area. We cater to all ethnic backgrounds & age groups. Age is no limit! Rhythm India conducts it’s classes at various locations across Houston, Katy & Sugar Land. We perform year-round at concerts, wedding receptions, private parties, fund-raisers, corporate events, social / public events and festivals. Rhythm India was the opening act for the A.R. Rahman “Jai Ho” concert in Houston in 2010 & the first ever Bollywood dance company to perform at the NBA Rockets game at the Toyota Center. visit www.rhythm-india.com
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Name: Sargam School of Music (director – Mangala Sane)
E-Mail: mangalamusic@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani Classical, vocal music, light music, keyboard, harmonium lessons in English
Location: Hwy 6 South zip code 77083.
Telephone: 281-498-6126, or 713-851-8211
Misc. Info: Mangala Sane is teaching Hindustani classical vocal music harmonium keyboard lessons in English for 27 years I got my Hindustani vocal classical music training from my guru Master Navarang in Bombay. I have completed Sangeet Visharad form Gandharva Mahavidyalaya in Bombay India. I am a former Artist on ‘All India Radio Bombay”. We have small Group for small Home parties for sr citizen “KAL KI YAADE” we can perform for 2 hours call us Shrikant Sane phone no—281–827-4002 Home no –281-498-6126 or Mangala Sane–713–851-8211. website – http://mangalamusic.wixsite.com/sargamschoolofmusic ..
Name: Mandar Sane
E-Mail: mandar.sane@gmail.com
Field: Percussion
Location: Houston
Telephone: 1-346-754-0527
Misc. Info: Professional accompanist- Mandar Sane raised in Houston. He is a professional tabla player. He plays in a band “MOOdafarucka” for Indian wedding. Also he plays dholaki, dhol, drum, and guitar for weddings. Mandar also gives Western and Eastern music for “Shunya theater” group Rice, UT Austin, and Univ. of Houston group. He has learned tabla from age 6 with his guru Mr. Navadikar, in Poona and also here in Houston with Pt. Shantilala Shah. He is also a song writer, composer, and singer. You can listen to him on “Google” His song “ON my way to you” by put only “Mandar”..
Name: Saptak School of Music (Smt. Rajnita Bandyopadhyay)
E-Mail: rajnitab@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani Classical and Semi-Classical Vocal Music
Location: Katy, TX, USA
Telephone: 281 395 6316
Misc. Info: Rajnita ji is grade A artist of All India Radio (Kolkata and Mumbai). She performed regularly in various TV channels in India including Doordarshan, Tara TV etc. She playbacked in several Tollywood films in recent times. She teaches Hindustani classical, semi-classical including bhajans, ghazals, Thumri etc..
Name: Divya Subramonian
E-Mail: subramonian.d@gmail.com
Field: Indian classical dance-Bharatnatyam Dance
Location: 5455 Richmond Ave., Apt 1092, Houston, TX 77056
Telephone: 248 633 4421
Misc. Info: I have been practicing Bharatnatyam for the past 16 years and I have 1 year of teaching experience. I learnt from Smt. Kamakshi Jayaraman and Smt. Vimala Chandrasekar in Temple of Fine Arts, India. I recently moved to Houston and I am establishing myself here. Please contact me if you are interested in learning this gracious art form. Try your hand at it for free on your first two classes!
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Name: Vismita Varghese
E-Mail: hello@bollycurves.com
Field: Bollywood dance, Bharatnatyam, Bhangra, yoga, Bollywood cardio and Wedding choregraphy
Location: 3334 FM 1092 Rd #405, Missouri City, TX 77459 or Bollycurves.com/directions
Telephone: 713-999-6212
Misc. Info: Book a free Bollywood dance class in Houston: online or in-studio Bollycurves.com. My family and I run a Bollywood dance studio in Houston. We would love for you to swing by Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bollycurvesHTX/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bollycurves/
Name: Mrs. Jothi Venkatesan
E-Mail: jothisriiram@yahoo.com
Field: Carnatic music Vocal
Location: TX 77479 (Telfair, Sugarland, Houston Or Skype for long distance)
Telephone: Will be emailed to interested parents or students
Misc. Info: Jothi Venkatesan is a student of Sangeetha Kalanidhi Late Sri. D. K. Jayaraman and was raised in Chennai in a family of Carnatic musicians and music lovers. She began singing at a very young age and is currently pursuing her passion in Carnatic music by performing and teaching in Houston. She conducts music lessons for beginner, intermediate and advanced students. Please email for further details.
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