Teachers & Performers of Indian Music & Dance
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Name: Academy of Indian Music and Fine Arts – Hamid Hossain
E-Mail: aimfa.administration@aimfa.org
Field: North Indian classical vocal, Thumri, Ghazal, Bhajan, Shabad, Tabla, Sitar
Location: Catonsville, MD, USA
Telephone: 443-631-3845
Misc. Info: AIMFA continues a 30+ years tradition of training students of all ages in the art of Indian classical music. For interested students, please call or email to set up an interview. For more information visit: www.aimfa.org ..
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Name: Dhara Majmudar Bakshi
E-Mail: dbakshi@icmsc.net
Field: Hindustani classical vocal
Location: Columbia, Maryland, USA
Telephone: 443-906-3826
Misc. Info: At the Indian Classical Music School of Columbia (ICMSC), we teach Hindustani classical vocal to kids and adults. We train students for certification up to Sangeet Visharad, based on the curriculum from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal. We offer our classes 100% online, but on a case by case basis, also offer in-person lessons. Additional information at our website: https://www.icmsc.net ..
Name: Bindu Bollam
E-Mail: Bindu_bollam@yahoo.com
Field: Kuchipudi Dance (Indian classical dance)
Location: Ellicott City, Mary Land, Howard County
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Kuchipudi Dance Academy -Ellicott City Kuchipudi dance classes for cultural enrichment. Classes on Wednesdays and Sundays. Email for more info.
Name: Bend It Like Bollywood
E-Mail: info@benditlikebollywood.com
Field: Bollywood, Folk, Classical, Western
Location: Elkridge, Annapolis, Ellicott city, Clarksville
Telephone: 410-995-8145
Misc. Info: Please visit our Facebook page – Bend It Like Bollywood, we specialize in Bollywood, folk, classical and Western dance forms. We cater to wedding events, private tutoring as well as groups. Yearly shows organized as well as participate in other cultural gatherings. https://m.facebook.com/Benditlikebollywood/ or webpage – https://www.bilb.co/ ..
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Name: Sujata Chavan
Email: suechavan@yahoo.com
Field: Bollywood, Folk, Semi Classical – Kathak
Location: Riverdale, Maryland 20737, Prince George County.
Telephone: 301 807 2925
Misc. Info: I am very proud to be a disciple of guru Bharti Roy and Dr. Anjali Sarkar. I have performed in many stages in Maryland. Please do feel free to contact me..
Name: Surabhi Sharma Cholayil
E-Mail: surbhi.cholayil@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani Music – Vocal
Location: North Potomac, Maryland
Telephone: 240.409.5566
Misc. Info: Mrs. Surabhi Sharma Cholayil started her foray into Hindustani music under Prof. Ved Prakash Sharma and Pandit Jagan Nath Shivpuri and received Master’s Degree in Hindustani music. Later, she honed her musical skills under the renowned vocalist Prof. B.S. Bali who is a senior disciple of Pandit Bhimsen Joshi. She had several Hindustani and Bhajan concerts in Jammu and Chandigarh for Doordarshan and All India Radio to her credit..
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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: Savita Jain
E-Mail: savita@savitajain.com
Field: Bollywood Film Dance
Location: MD 21029
Telephone: 240-784-0140
Misc. Info: I teach Bollywood film dance to children and adults. I am located in Gaithersburg MD. For more information, please visit my website: www.savitajain.com.
Name: Jayamangala
E-Mail: shobhasubra@gmail.com
Field: dance Barathanatyam and Mohiniattam
Location: Laurel MD
Telephone: 240-470-0625
Misc. Info: http://jayamangala.org ..
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Name: K. S. Resmi
E-Mail: ksresmi@hotmail.com
Field: Vocal – Carnatic, Kathakali padams, Bhajan, Malayalam Christian devotionals, film songs (Languages – Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Sanskrit, English)
Location: Baltimore County, Maryland USA
Telephone: 410-661-5024 (Telephone & Fax)
Misc. Info: Please see my website for a full bio, audio samples, videos, photos, and schedule. My experience in India includes 26 years of private instruction in Kerala at Sangeetha Bharati and 3 years as a full-time faculty member for Carnatic vocal in the Department of Indian Music at the University of Madras in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 6 years of online instruction and group classes in USA, and over 35 years of continuous study of Carnatic music. Please feel free to contact me for private, group lessons, or online lessons in authentic and professional training in Carnatic music. Skype: ksresmi, Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/ksresmi, Websites – http://www.ksresmi.com, https://www.youtube.com/ksresmi, https://www.youtube.com/c/KSResmiOfficial, & https://www.facebook.com/ksresmi.
Name: Dr. Vaidehi Kannan
E-Mail: vksangeetham@gmail.com
Field: 1. Carnatic music – vocal; 2.Bhajan songs in various languages
Location: 9301, Snowhill Estates Lane, Laurel, MD 20708 (close to Sri Siva Vishnu Temple)
Telephone: 301 617 0798
Misc. Info: I teach vocal (Carnatic music) to students of all ages and all levels (beginners, intermediate and higher levels). I teach classical bhajan songs also in various languages. Online classes available..
Name: Navneet Kaur
E-Mail: neetuvirkbhangra@gmail.com
Field: Bhangra
Location: Laurel, MD
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Bhangra classes for all age groups. For more info please email me.
Name: Tahir Ahmad Khan
E-Mail: takhan50@gmail.com
Field: Rabab
Location: 1306 Damascus Street, Odenton, MD 21113 U.S.A
Telephone: 443-248-4380
Misc. Info: Recorded play-back music for an American documentary film ‘Camp Victory Afghanistan’ directed and produced by Professor Carol Dysinger and premiered at South-Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas (March, 2010)..
Name: Sudha Krishnamurthy, Thapasya School of Dance
E-Mail: sudha@thapasya.org
Field: Bharatanatyam in Kalakshetra style. / Yoga for Dancers.
Location: Odenton, MD and Columbia, MD
Telephone: 443 312 2054 / 4432 547 668
Misc. Info: I am Sudha Krishnamurthy from Thapasya School of Dance. As the director of Thapasya School of Dance, I share my passion for Bharatanatyam through teaching, lecture / demonstration etc. Students of Thapasya also learn yoga for dancers as a part of the dance curriculum. I have been trained by Natyacharya Guru Sri Aravvindan and Smt. Vasantha Aravindan of Koothambalam , Coimbatore, India for more than 15+ years. I also continue to receive more training/ guidance from the respected Dhananjayans/ Smt. Indira Kadambi / Sri Renjith Babu of Dhwani.
Name: Kuchipudi Kalanidhi
E-Mail: School@kalanidhi.org
Field: Kuchipudi dance training
Location: Bethesda, MD, USA
Telephone: 202-361-3067
Misc. Info: www.kalanidhi.org ..
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Name: Harikrishna Majeti
E-Mail: harikrishna.majeti@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Vocal Music (Saraliswaras through Krithis, Manodharma Sangeetham)
Location: Rockville, MD USA
Telephone: 301.910.7889
Misc. Info: At most importance is given for swaram and sahithyam in my teaching. Strongly believes in creating interest for Carnatic classical music during early stages. Best use of technology and tools to share the music scripts and recordings.
Name: Dr. Subha Maruvada
E-Mail: pranavanatyam@gmail.com
Field: Kuchipudi and Yoga Training Center
Location: Silver Spring MD, USA
Telephone: 301-448-0719
Misc. Info: www.pranavanatyam.org The institution was initiated with blessings of my guru Padma Bhushan Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam. Teachings are based on the guiding principles originated by my guru. I am also certified in yoga and I incorporate the Kuchipudi dance with yoga to bring up a unique blend..
Name: Mayur Dance Academy / Sukanya Mukherji
E-Mail: sukanya@mayurdance.org
Field: Odissi Dance & Tagore
Location: Potomac, Maryland, USA
Telephone: 301-983-0130
Misc. Info: Website – www.mayurdance.org major honours – Gold Medal from Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata
Cost of lessons: $100/ month, private lessons $50 / lesson
Name: Rabia Mir
E-Mail: rabiahmir@gmail.com
Field: Bollywood and Bhangra Dance and Fitness
Location: Rockville, Potomac, and Bethesda, MD
Telephone:
Misc. Info: http://dance.lovetoknow.com/types-dance/learn-bollywood-dance-from-expert..
Name: Divya Mishra
E-Mail: geetamishra25@yahoo.com
Field: Bollywood and semiclassical (Bharatnatyam and Kathak based) dance
Location: Baltimore, MD, USA
Telephone: 302-383-2265
Misc. Info: I offer private lessons, groups, wedding dances, etc, for all ages. Also offer recreational (non-performing) lessons for adults, including senior citizens. Cost for groups of 4+ is $15 per hour. Please contact for quote for private lessons or groups of 3 or less. Website: https://www.facebook.com/geetaperformingarts/
Name: Apoorva Mondal
E-Mail: amrosadamasena@gmail.com
Field: Kathak Dance, Hindustani Vocal Classical Music
Currently: M.S. in Telecommunications Student at College Park, UMD
Location: The Varsity, 8150 Baltimore Avenue, Apartment 428-C, mail box no. 273, College Park, MD, 20740, United States
Telephone: (301)-401-1808
Misc. Info: Qualifications – B.Tech. (Computer Science Engineering, India); Topper in Kathak 6 years diploma (Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad- Raigad Gharana (C.G.), Guruji Pandit Sunil Vaishnav); Visharad Topper in Hindustani vocal classical music from Khairagard Fine Arts University, Rajnandgaon, C.G., India.; Chakradhar Samman for performance in national level dance festival at Raigad.
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Name: Snehesh Nag
E-Mail: nagsnehesh@gmail.com
Field: Sitar, vocal, tabla
Location: Baltimore, MD, USA
Telephone: 470-357-3568
Misc. Info: Hi! I am a performer and teacher of Hindustani classical music on the sitar and other instruments with over 20 years of experience. I have learned from the great Pandit Buddhadev Dasgupta, Pandit Sugato Nag, and Pandit Prattyush Banerjee, and have performed extensively in the US, Canada, and India. I am currently an artist-in-residence at Strathmore where I collaborate with musicians of different genres and conduct workshops. As a teacher, I offer private lessons both in-person and online, teaching Hindustani classical sitar to students ranging from beginner to advanced levels playing any instrument. I also teach beginner level vocal and tabla, having learned from Shiru Sandip Nag and Pandit Tanmoy Bose respectively. Please feel free to reach out for events or lessons!Here are links to my profile:
https://sneheshnag.carrd.co/
https://www.instagram.com/vibratito/ ..
Name: Smt. Laavanya Narayanan
E-Mail: sangitasharadamusic@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Music Vocal, Veena, Harikatha and Sampradaya Bhajans
Location: Ijamsville, near Clarksburg/Germantown/Urbana, MD
Telephone: 301-956-0819
Misc. Info: Director of Sangeetha Sharada Music School, MD. Teaching since 2004 in the DC-MD-VA area. Hails from a family of legendary musicians. Daughter and disciple of Prof.Dr.K.R.Seethalakshmi (Retd., Principal & HOD of Music), University of Madras. A Post Graduate Diploma holder in Indian Music (with Distinction). Offers training for students to perform full time Carnatic music concerts with strong emphasis and focus on Manodharma Sangeetham. Teaches Harikatha & Dakshina Sampradaya Bhajans as well. Her students are renowned for performing at internationally reputed venues for music, including the Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana and the Carnatic Music Idol USA..
Name: Lalitha Narayanan
E-Mail: Lalitha.narayanan18@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Music Vocal, Flute, Harikatha and Sampradaya Bhajans
Location: Ijamsville, near Clarksburg/Germantown/Urbana, MD
Telephone: (301-742-6580)
Misc. Info: Director of Lalitha Geetha Narayanam School of Music MD. Hails from a family of legendary musicians and musicologists. Daughter and disciple of Smt. Laavanya Narayanan (Vocal). Disciple of Sri. Chittoor. K.Pathanjali(Flute)Taking classes for beginners through advanced levels in Carnatic Music vocal and Bamboo Flute. Call/email for class related inquiries.
Name: Deepa Natarajan
E-Mail: deepnat@yahoo.com
Field: Bhartnatyam Dance
Location: 316 Fallsgrove Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
Telephone: 301-906-7025
Misc. Info: Please visit www.Rajeenarayan.com – Students section – Deepa Natarajan / Vishwanathan – Please note have been teaching last 5 years in Bangalore and had more than 55 students just moved to Maryland. Earlier have been in California (Bay area).
Name: Natyabhoomi-Raaga Dance Company
E-Mail: RaagaDC@gmail.com
Field: Bollywood Dance
Location: 422 Main Street, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878.
Telephone: 301 646 6317, 301 646 9033
Misc. Info: Trisha Miglani and Shreya Navile have started a Bollywood dance company called Natyabhoomi-Raaga DC. They are the new generation and fresh-faced spinoff of Natyabhoomi School of Indian Dance. What makes their classes special is that their routines have a new edge as well as distinct authenticity. They are running their classes in Studio Booseh in the Kentlands area of Gaithersburg and currently have two kids batches. Wednesday’s from 5:00-6:00 pm for ages 9 and above, Sunday’s from 3:15-4:15 pm for ages 8 and below. Adult’s fitness class will be coming soon. For more information visit http://www.dance-dc.com/DanceDc/Raaga.html or email us at RaagaDC@gmail.com
Name: Nrityasadhana – The art of dance (Guru Mrs Tapasi Rath)
E-Mail: Tapasi.panigrahi@gmail.com
Field: Odissi Dance, folk dances of Odissa including chhau ( martial art dance form)
Location: Ellicott city
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Guru Tapadi Rath has done her Masters in Odissi dance as well as in computer applications. She is also a national scholarship holder for her Odissi dance. She believes if you have the passion for it you are already there and we are there to help you. Contact for a try out class @ Tapasi.panigrahi@gmail.com ..
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Name: Dr. P. K. Swaminathan
E-Mail: swamipk@hotmail.com
Field: Mrudangam – South Indian Percussion
Location: Burtonsville, Maryland
Telephone: 202-956-2971 (mobile); 301 421 9040
Misc. Info: Over 40 years of experience with teaching and performing for music and dance in USA and Canada. Dr. P. K. Swaminathan is a senior disciple of the living legend Mrudangam Maestro Sri Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman. Leads the Rhythm Fantasies Inc. School of Mrudangam where he provides detailed grooming from basics that delves in-depth into the powerful lessons developed by the maestro himself for guiding the education of future generations of artists..
Name: Rajashree Pakala
E-Mail: pakshree@hotmail.com
Field: Kuchipudi- South Indian Classical dance
Location: 9574 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, Mary Land, Howard County
Telephone: 410-750-6362
Misc. Info: Muvva Kuchipudi Dance School -Ellicott City. Kuchipudi dance classes for cultural enrichment. Classes on Weekdays and Sundays.
Name: Raghu Pantula
E-Mail: rkalanidhi@gmail.com
Field: Violin and Vocal (Carnatic)
Location: Rockville (North Potomac), Maryland, USA.
Telephone: 203-751-2858
Misc. Info: Classes over week ends. Duration of the class could vary depending on the level..
Name: Mathew Poovan
E-Mail: mpoovan@gmail.com
Field: Sitar
Location: Baltimore, MD, USA
Telephone: 410-300-9377
Misc. Info: www.matp.co
Name: Shwetha Prasad
E-Mail: shwethaprasad.ks@gmail.com
Field: Bhartnatyam (Indian classical dance form) and Carnatic music (vocal)
Location: Battery Lane, Bethesda MD 20814
Telephone: (301) 742 2950
Misc. Info: I have learnt Bharathanatyam under the guidance of renowned gurus Vidhushi Kudkadi Vishwanatha Rai, Vidhushi Nayana Krishnayya and Dr. Sanjay Shantharam. I have completed junior & senior exams (from Govt. of Karnataka Examination Board) and Arangetram. Also I have performed at Hampi Uthsav, Concern India Foundation, Bengaluru Ganesh Utsava, Papanasam Sivan Chennai, Doordarshan (A grade artist) to name a few. I have taught Bharatanatyam to several students over the past couple of years. If you would like to learn Bharatanatyam you can call/ email me for more details.
Name: Soma Sarkar Preciado
E-Mail: so_sar@yahoo.com
Field: Hindustani classical, Kheyal, Bhajan, Thumri, and other light/ semi classical
Misc. Info: Rockville/ Derwood, MD. (For commuters, this area is conveniently located on the Red line and parking is not a problem. If you live in NoVA, DC or MD, please feel free to contact me).
Telephone: 617-412-8702
Misc. Info: I received my degree in “Sangeet Visharad” in 1994 with a first class in singing khayal. I have been teaching since 1993. Later I moved to the U.S to receive my Masters degree in music education from New England Conservatory of music, Boston. I am also trained in early childhood education as well as teaching Indian music to non-Indian musicians and non-musicians. I teach children and adults.
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Name: Dhivya R.
E-Mail: dhivyar900@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Music – Vocal
Location: Ellicott City, MD, USA
Telephone: 551-208-7671
Misc. Info: I have been teaching music for the past 7 yrs to the genuinely interested students. Will garuntee you success! Will help kids achieve their best. Can Train Entry Level / Intermediate / Advanced level students. First Class Is Free!!!
Name: Sambarta Rakshit
E-Mail: sambarta_r@yahoo.com
Field: Sitar
Location: Ellicott City, MD
Telephone: 443-691-2843
Misc. Info: Available for recitals and teaching. Received my original sitar training in Calcutta from Pt. Himadri Bagchi of the Shahjahanpur gharana. I am also a disciple of Pt. Debaprasad Chakraborty. Have performed at venues in the Washington DC area. Contact for further details. Excerpts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQYcs1y2bi4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfk27in8VkA
Name: Raj Singh Ramanjulu
E-Mail: yeshunivasa@gmail.com
Field: Tabla
Location: Owings Mills, MD
Telephone: 484-994-9001
Misc. Info: I teach tabla, and discount rates on group classes. You can call or text me.
Name: Rati Dance Academy
E-Mail: tanujaschavan@gmail.com
Field: Kuchipudi Dance
Location: Germantown, MD, USA
Telephone: 240-354-6859
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Misc. Info: A school of Kuchipudi dance for young and adults. Visit us at http://www.ratidanceacademy.com/
Name: Nabeel Riaz
E-Mail: nabeelriaz_147@hotmail.com
Field: Tabla player and teacher
Location: Laurel, MD, USA
Telephone: 717-847-3757
Misc. Info: www.nabeeltabla.com – Bio – One of the most promising tabla players of the Punjab Gharana, Nabeel Riaz is both an accomplished accompanist and a dexterous soloist, studied tabla under the guidence of illustrious Ustad Tari Khan. He has performed with major artists from India and Pakistan including Ustad Shafqat Ali Khan, Ghulam Abbas, Tarranum Naaz, Ustad Imtiaz Ali, Ustad Hamid Ali Khan and Ustad Tari Khan. For all kind of Concerts and Mehfils contact Nabeel through phone or email. Tabla lessons are provided to all level and age groups.
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Name: Sangamithra
E-Mail: mithrasri88@gmail.com
Field: Bharathnatyam and Carnatic music
Location: Cockeysville , MD, USA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I have completed junior grade in Bharathanatyam, which is a Govt. examination in the year 2002. I have started my dance career in the year 1991 as a kid. I have performed in many stages and have also performed in Natyanjali, Chidambaram. I am very proud to be a disciple of V.P. Dananjeyan and Santha Dananjeyan. Also my guru Mrs. Lalitha shankaraman, who was a teacher for Selvi. Jeya lalitha in her childhood days. In spite of learning Bharathanatyam, Carnatic music became a vital part for knowing thalas and jathis. So I have learnt Carnatic music too. I wish to teach kids whatever I learnt from my great gurus. There will be both theory and practical classes. Contact me for class details.
Name: Sutradhar Institute of Dance & Related Arts
E-Mail: dancesidra@gmail.com
Field: Kuchipudi dance
Location: 1525 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring MD 20910
Telephone: 301-593-2664
Misc. Info: Nilimma Devi, classical Indian Kuchipudi www.dancesidra.org
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