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: Anjana Babbar
E-Mail: babbaranjana@yahoo.ca
Field: Bollywood dance, Kathak, Semi-classical, Indian devotional dance
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Telephone: 780-994-8833
Misc. Info: “Dancing with the feet is one thing but dancing with the heart is another.” Anjana is a trained dance professional proficient in Bollywood dance and kathak. She started her dance training at a very early age under her guru Sh. Rajinder Mann ji. She was a constant performer during her school, college and university years and won every single competition she participated in. Its her devotion and passion for dancing that has won her several accolades and appreciation. Her students won the Sony TV Boogie Woogie duet auditions in 2004..
Name: Mridul Burgi
E-Mail: mridul_burgi@yahoo.com
Field: Indian Classical Dance: Bharatanatyam
Location: Panorama Hills NW, Calgary, AB T3K0A3
Telephone: 403-805-1235
Misc. Info: Mridul is a passionate, elegant and versatile dancer of the Mysore style of Bharathanatyam. She created “Lasya” in Calgary with a vision of promoting the rich and vibrant Indian culture imbedded in the traditional classical dance form – Bharathanatayam. She derives a sense of achievement to see her students blossom through sustained dedication, passion and perseverance. She teaches on weekdays & weekends.
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| IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TABLA, THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU |
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This is the first volume of the most complete series on the tabla. Fundamentals of Tabla It is available around the world. Check your local Amazon for pricing. |
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Name: Karthikadevi Ganesh
E-Mail: dancebells15@gmail.com
Field: Bharathanatyam & Mohini Attam classes, Carnatic vocal classes
Location: 48, Millview Way Sw Calgary, Alberta T2Y 2W5
Telephone: 403-253-3237, 587-719-5678
Misc. Info: www.shakthishethralaya.com Classes – Saturdays 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Exams – Level 1 to Level 6. (Theory & Practical)
Name: Subash Giri
E-mail: indianmusic@subashgiri.com
Field: Hindustani Classical Voice and Harmonium
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Telephone: +1 587-936-3809
Misc. Info: Subash Giri is a Ph.D. candidate in Music at the Department of Music, University of Alberta. He holds three Master’s Degrees: Hindustani Classical Voice (M MUS), Music Management (M Mus Mgmt.), and MA (Sociology). He was an Assistant Lecturer for the Indian Music Ensemble (IME) at the Department of Music, University of Alberta from May 2019 to July 2021. Mr. Subash has been teaching music for the past 15 years. He specializes in Hindustani classical music. He has expertise in teaching and performing Hindustani raga, Bollywood music, Ghazal, Sufi, Bhajan, Chants, and Ginan. Mr. Subash is a registered music teacher with ARMTA (Alberta Registered Music Teachers’ Association). He is also a member of CFMTA (Canadian Federation of Music Teachers’ Association). He is a former Vice President of ARMTA, Edmonton Branch. You can view more information about music classes on https://subashgiri.com/indian-music-classes/ ..
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Name: Deepshikha Joshi
E-Mail: joshideepshikha15@gmail.com
Field: Sitar
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6H5K5
Telephone: (587) 873-6688
Misc. Info: Deepshikha is a performer of Indian music, based in Edmonton. She started learning music when she was 8 years old. She learnt sitar from sitar Maestro Pt. Uma Shankar Mishra who is a world known musician. Deepshikha has a degree in Indian music and has performed extensively at various district to National level platforms in India. For Deepshikha, music is a matter of within rather than prolonged practice and concepts. Individuals of all age groups are welcome to learn from her.
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Name: Kala Bhavan of Calgary (KBC)
E-Mail: kala_bhavan@hotmail.com
Field: Indian Dance (Bharatnatyam, Folk, Fusion, Bollywood / Cinematic / Filmi)
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Telephone:
Misc. Info: KBC is an Indian dance school and have been in operation for 30 years now. We conduct base training in Bharatnatyam as well as teach in various Indian folk dance styles and filmi/ cinematic/ Bollywood styles to all Indian languages. https://www.facebook.com/KalaBhavanofCalgary/ https://www.instagram.com/kala_bhavan/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyqYYDbMGYCIr9dRtRDsnVA
Name: Shruti Santosh Kulkarni
E-Mail: shrutigayatri0616@gmail.com
Field: Indian Classical vocal music and Indian Marathi and Hindi Songs Teaching
Location: Calgary Alberta
Telephone: 403 463 3533
Misc. Info: I have started my singing learning at the age of 5. I started learning music with Pt. Chandrakant Parkar who is the disciple of Pt. Jitendra Abhisheki. Afterwards I have participated in many inter-school competitions and always giving outstanding performance after finishing my primary music lessons with Pt. Chandrakant Parkar I went to learn Indian classical Music with Dr. Ram Deshpande. He is a renowned singer of Gwalior Gharana. In collage also I have participated in many inter collage competitions and always stood first. I got Masters Degree from Mumbai University and because constantly showing best performance in collage our HOD awarded me with best student of the year.
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Name: Maddy Superstar Dance Studio
E-Mail: info@maddysuperstar.com
Field: Professional Bollywood Dance Performance Group
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Telephone:
Misc. Info: www.maddysuperstar.com. Managed by South Asian Arts Movement
Name: Sharmila Mathur
E-Mail: sharmila@indianmusic.ca
Field: Sitar, Tabla, Voice, Harmonium
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Telephone:. +1 (780) 265-5232
Misc. Info: Sharmila Mathur is the Director of the Indian Music Ensemble at University of Alberta. She learnt sitar from the Grammy Award Winning Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt. She runs the Indian Music Academy, an Edmonton based Indian music school that teaches courses on sitar, tabla, voice and harmonium, and a unique course for musicians in which students learn to play Indian music on their own wind, key, or string instruments. You can view more information on www.indianmusic.ca
Name: Anita Mittal
E-Mail: anitajainmittal25@gmail.com
Field: Sitar
Location: 11024-11 A Ave Edmonton Alberta T6J 6M5
Telephone: 587-879-7666
Misc. Info: I have learnt sitar from disciple of Vilayt Khan Ustad Narinder Narula and completed my Masters Degree in Sitar with Honors & achieved first position in the whole Punjab University. Performed in several programs during my school & college years & won every single competition. In India also performed in Herblab Festival at Jalandhar city India and in Canada performed in Mystique of India Premier Show, Rag Mala Society of Alberta, Pakistan Flood Victim Fund Raiser Gandhi Jayanti & performs regularly at all Major Events. All Age people are welcome to learn. If you are interested in learning Sitar please contact me on the phone number above. Sitar Soul Of Music Academy
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Name: Shailaja Narayan
E-Mail: shailaja.nnm@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Vocal
Location: Alexander way SW, Edmonton, Alberta
Telephone: 780 651 0135
Misc. Info: I started learning Carnatic vocal at the age of 5. My Guru Smt. Akhila Krishnan is a well-known Carnatic musician based in Delhi. She is an A grade artist in All India Radio. I trained under her for 15 years. As a student, I was a scholarship holder of Sahitya Kala Parishad. I won many prizes at both state and national level. I was a B grade artist with All India Radio. Even though now I am a chemical engineer, I still love to keep my passion for music alive. The best way for that is through teaching others. I had trained students in India and would love to start classes in Edmonton too. All individuals are welcome irrespective of age.
Name: Bhuyash Neupane
E-Mail: bhuyashneupane@gmail.com
Field: Intermediate to Advanced level – Tabla, Foundation-Intermediate Level Eastern Classical Vocal
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Telephone: +1 587 920 4682
Misc. Info: Bhuyash Neupane is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and rhythmic ensemble composer hailing from Nepal. Bhuyash has performed at numerous music venues in India, Nepal and Russian Federation as a solo artist as well as with various musical groups. He has worked with international musicians from different background and is thus student of different music styles too; something he wishes to pursue academically. He is currently enrolled in the Arts and Cultural Management program at MacEwan University where he will learn the skills he needs to advance his career and broaden his knowledge in every aspect of music events and participation.
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Name: Lavanya Rajesh ( SUR school of Bollywood Music)
E-Mail: lavrajtrish@gmail.com
Field: Bollywood and semi-classical vocal training
Location: 8380 Shaske Crescent NW, Edmonton, T6R 0B5, Canada
Telephone: 780-298-9795
Misc. Info: Lavanya is trained in semi-classical genre of music from the highly acclaimed school Sangeet Samiti in Allahabad where she specialized in ghazals, thumris, khyals, bhajans, dhrupads and Sufi compositions. She further honed her skills and continued her tutelage under Shri Shivram Kathak ji. She started professional performances at the age of 14 and has won several national level competitions in India. Having been closely associated with the film industry she has performed at various functions like Femina, Filmare, Citadel show, the mayor’s Diwali gala in Toronto, Ibaddat at the Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton, to name a few. She is a popular radio recording artist. At Sur, she has created a unique curriculum that explores the classical leanings of the versatile Bollywood music industry and allows the student to learn using modern fun techniques and help in building a repertoire that ranges from classical bhajans to romantic ballad to racy dance songs. To learn more, please visit www.surschoolofmusic.com
Name: Raj Rangayyan
E-Mail: raj_rangayyan@shaw.ca
Field: Bansuri bamboo flute and sitar
Location: 48 Scandia Hill NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T3L 1T8
Telephone: +1 403 239 7380
Misc. Info: website – rangayyan.ca
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