Teachers & Performers of Indian Music & Dance
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Name: Debasis Adhikari
E-Mail: debasisadhikari@yahoo.com
Field: Rabindra Sangeet
Location: Muttontown, NY 11791, USA
Telephone: home 516 270 7675
Misc. Info: Debasis is well versed in all aspects of Rabindra-Sangeet. He started his musical training on Rabindra-Sangeet under the tutelage of a famous Rabindra-Sangeet exponent Sri Ashish Kumar Bhattacharya. He then earned a Gita-Bharati degree from Gitabitan, a well-known Rabindra-Sangeet school from Calcutta, India. He also got training from the late Arabinda Biswas, a famous Rabindra-Sangeet singer. Following this he received further advanced training from the late Kanika Bandopadhyay (Mohordi), a legendary Rabindra-Sangeet singer. Rabindra Sangeet lessons are offered in advanced, regular and basic category. Location is in Long Island, NY; Queens, NY and Jersey City, NJ. Individual and group lessons are available. Internet teaching over Skype is available. Contact for details. Zoom classes are available..
Name: Sarmistha Adhikari
E-Mail: sarmisthaadhikari@hotmail.com
Field: Rabindra Sangeet
Location: Merrick, NY 11566. USA.
Telephone: US +1 516 442 0090
Misc. Info: Graduate from Gitabitan, Calcutta. Specialist in authentic Rabindra Sangeet. For details, please see the web site. Please contact for learning / performing. http://www.angelfire.com/oz/sangeet Teaches Rabindra Sangeet through a pre-planned curriculum taking care of all aspects of Rabindra Sangeet so that you can be an independent singer. Zoom classes are available..
Name: Ajna Dance Company
E-Mail: info@ajnadance.com
Field: Bollywood, Bhangra and Classical Indian Dance – Classes, Performances &, Choreography
Location: New York City – several locations
Pearl Studios – 500 8th Avenue, New York, NY
440 Studios – 440 Lafayette, New York, NY
Shockra Studio – 114 East 28th St, New York, NY
Telephone: 646-319-3054
Misc. Info: Visit our website www.ajnadance.com for our full schedule and list of services. Ajna is a New York based dance company that offers classes, choreography and professional performances. We provide authentic and artistic Indian dance and movement and pride ourselves in the quality of our dancers, instructors and choreography. Ajna founder, Minila Shah is a trained classical dancer who is an experienced and accomplished artist and choreographer who has worked extensively in the UK and US who has been featured in the Times of India, Time Out London and The Times (UK).
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Name: Murali Balachandran
E-Mail: m_balachandran@yahoo.com
Field: Mridangam
Location: New York, NY 10128
Telephone: (646) 489-4188
Misc. Info: Murali Balachandran has accompanied leading dancers and musicians in various parts of the world. He is available for concerts, dance accompaniment and mridangam lessons. He teaches in Manhattan..
Name: Rama Balachandran
E-Mail: ramadancer2017@gmail.com
Location: Midtown East, New York, NY
Field: Bharatnatyam Kalakshetra style
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Founder and Director, Yuvalaya School of Dance (established 2012), see Facebook page. Customized classes starting from age 6 in Manhattan. My gurus are Smt. Usha Balachandran (Thanjavur pani), Smt. V. Gayathri Devi and Padmabhushan V.P. Dhananjayan and Shanta (Kalakshetra). I have performed and taught in 3 continents and all over the US (Chicago, Indianapolis, New York (FIT, Consulate General of India, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Madison Square Garden, Hindu Temple, United Nations, Governor’s Island, Dag Hammerskoljd Plaza, Bala Vihar)), as well as in Germany and Peru..
Name: Bhuvanasree
E-Mail: sivaramakarun@hotmail.com
Field: Carnatic Vocal and devotional songs
Location: Levittown
Telephone: 215 407 3038
Misc. Info: Sessions only for kids or children. Special attention and focus will be provided. More devotional Tamil, Sanskrit and Telugu songs will be taught.
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Name: Samir Chatterjee
E-Mail: samir@tabla.org
Field: Tabla
Location: 34-34, 77th Street, #6L : Jackson Heights, NY, 11372
Telephone: 718 809 4666
Misc. Info: Farrukhabad Gharana $70 an hour for private $35 an hour for group. More details can be available from website www.tabla.org
Name: Viswas Chitnis
E-Mail: viswaschitnis@gmail.com
Field: Sitar, Esraj, and Dilruba
Location: 279 16th st Brooklyn NY 11215
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..
Name: Fatick Chowdhury
E-Mail: fatickc@gmail.com
Field: North Indian classical vocal performer (khyal, thumri, bhajan, ghazal, dhrupad / dhamar) and performer of Bengali songs (Nazrul, Tagore and modern).
Location: 37-23, 76th Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Telephone: (646) 623-6115, (212) 365-0645
Misc. Info: I have trained in North Indian classical vocal techniques for over 30 years from prominent gurus, including Pandit Sree Nirmalendu Chowhdury and Ustad Akther Sadmani, who was a disciple of Ustad Amir Khan. I perform various genres of North Indian classical music and Bengali songs and I also teach boys, girls and men, women of all ages at my music institute, Hindol Sangeetaloy, in New York. Here are links to two performances. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uOhgpqka1w and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wlbP9xOtd0
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Name: DVN2 Entertainment
E-Mail: vandympuri@gmail.com
Field: Bollywood dance, classes, choreography.
Location: Eastchester, New York
Telephone:
Misc. Info: DVN2 Entertainment – By Vandana M. Puri. Bollywood dance choreography for kids and Ladies, Organize or represent Indian (South Asian) events and festivals, Share Indian heritage, Indian food, Indian culture and music, Party Planner, Event Management. Flower decorations.
Name: Arti Datta
E-Mail: artidatta1@gmail.com
Field: Bharatanatyam
Location: 7 Andera Court, Muttontown, NY 11791
Telephone: (516) 884-7862
Misc. Info: Indian dance school and NGO for 11 years. We teach Bharatanatyam and semi-classical dancing to all ages. Official website: http://www.themudrafoundation.org/Mudra_Foundation_Home.html Find us on Facebook as well
Name: Preet Desai
E-Mail: preetdesai1993@gmail.com
Field: Harmonium, Piano, vocals (Indian Classical)
Location: 35 Brinton Street, Buffalo, NY 14214
Telephone: 716-275-4583
Misc. Info: Sangeet Visharad (harmonium, vocals) TEDx performer, Working as a live musician since last 8 years. Music composer and programmer.
Name: Satyaki Dutta
Email: satyaki.dutta@gmail.com
Field: Sarod – Hindustan Classical
Location: Scarsdale, NY, USA
Telephone: 631 680 3486
Misc Info: am offering either beginner or advanced level lessons either online or in Scarsdale, NY or at the India Center of Westchester, https://indiacenter.us/ We can set up a mutually convenient schedule..
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Name: East West School of Dance, Pandit Satya Narayana Charka
E-Mail: charkasn@gmail.com
Field: Kathak
Location: Manhattan, Queens, Westchester, Poughkeepsie, Long Island and New Jersey
Telephone: (646) 489 – 7790
Misc. Info: http://anandaashram.org/e-w.school.of.dance/ Pandit Satya Narayana Charka is an esteemed dancer, choreographer and teacher specializing in Kathak dance. He is a versatile artist whose life and achievements have been colorful and international. He studied under Shri R.K. Shukla, Smt. Maya Rao, Pt. Shambhu Maharaj, Shri B.D. Verma and Pt. Birju Maharaj. S.N. Charka graduated in classical dance from the Government College of Music and Dance, Hyderabad, and Kathak Kendra, New Delhi. He received his post graduate degree from the Natya Institute of Choreography.
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Name: Jaan R. Freeman, Dakshina Palli/ The School
E-Mail: dakshinapalli@gmail.com
Field: Bharat Natyam ( In the style of T. Balasaraswati)
Location:
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Dakshina Palli is under the direction of Jaan R. Freeman who teaches in the style of the late great dancer T. Balasaraswati. Mr. Freeman is a disciple of Smt. Nandini Ramani & Smt. Priyamvada Sankar, senior disciples of Balasaraswati. Dakshina offers classes in Bharata Natyam, full length concerts, student recital, contemp-natyam and programs by the Dakshina Palli Dance Co. www.dakshinapalli.wixsite.com/dakshina ..
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Name: Jay Gandhi
E-Mail: info@jaygandhi.com
Field: Bansuri flute (North Indian Classical Music)
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Telephone: 646 580 6643
Misc. Info: Jay Gandhi is one of the leading young disciples of the world renowned master of bansuri, Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia. He has in the past also studied from many other greats of the world of bansuri such as Pt. Ronu Majumdar, Pt. Vijay Raghav Rao, and Pt. Raghunath Seth. He is available for performances and teaching. For more information please review his website www.jaygandhi.com.
Name: Narindra Gosine
E-Mail: ngosine@gmail.com
Field: Tabla
Location: Elmsford, NY
Telephone: 347 292 1764 (email preferred)
Misc. Info: Email or call for more details.
Name: Dr. Smita Guha
E-Mail: smitaguha@hotmail.com
Field: vocal (Hindusthani classical, bhajan, Bengali songs, Bollywood)
Location: Queens, New York, USA
Telephone: (215) 237-4347
Misc. Info: Dr. Smita Guha is a professor and lives in New York. She is Sangeet Prabhakar in Hindusthani classical and Rabindra Sangeet and later she joined Bengal Music College. She had been trained in Hindusthani classical and bhajans from the legendary classical vocalist, Pt. Ajoy Charabarty and also Tagore’s songs from Shree Prasad Sen and Srimati Suchitra Mitra. She has been performing with the famous music icon Mr. Bappi Lahiri. Recently, Mr. Bappi Lahiri has directed, rendered his voice and published a music album titled, “Indian Melody” featuring Smita. Following is a link to the musical video: https://youtu.be/VGlCVlHZ8fw
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Name: Deepa Iyengar
E-Mail: Deepa.iyengar1@gmail.com
Field: Bharathanatyam
Location: Midtown East, Manhattan, New York City
Telephone: 512.775.3234
Misc. Info: Lessons are $40 per personal lesson, I will come to your home and teach. Having initially trained under the tutelage of of Smt. Vinitha Subramaniam in Temple Texas in the Vazhuvoor style, I have also been trained extensively in the Kalakshetra style by esteemed dancers such as The Dhananjayans, Priyadarshini Govind, Rama Vaidyanathan, Narendra and Anusha Kumar and Jayalakshmi Eswar. Open to students of all ages and backgrounds who have a passion for dance and a will to learn.
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Name: Achyut Joshi
E-Mail: contact@achyutjoshi.com
Field: Hindustani Vocal
Location: Jackson Heights, Queens, NYC
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I teach Hindustani vocal music — classical (khayal), semi-classical (bhajans, ghazals) in the New York area. Visit www.acI teach Hindustani vocal music — classical (khayal), semi-classical (thumri, dadra, bhajans, ghazals). Please visit www.achyutjoshi.com for more information about me.
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Name: Kalakendra NY (Rekha Nair)
E-Mail: kalakendrany@gmail.com
Field: Bharathanatyam and Mohiniyattam
Location: Rockland County, NY (Pomona)
Telephone: 347 885 4886
Misc. Info: www.kalakendrany.com. Admissions open now- please contact for more details Classes for youth and adults – all ages Basic steps, dances, theory, expressions are all covered in the course curriculum, syllabus, uniforms will be provided at enrollment.
Name: Jyotsna Kalyansundar
E-Mail: lasyam.jk@gmail.com
Field: Bharatanatyam (Kalakshetra)
Location: Manhattan, NY; studio is in Midtown-West
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Jyotsna Kalyansundar has over 25 years of training in Bharatanatyam under the tutelage of Padmabhushan V.P. Dhananjayan and Shanta Dhananjayan from Chennai, India as well as the late Kamala Rani and Prof .N.S. Jayalakshmi from Kalakshetra. She has staged performances worldwide and performed in the “Natyarangam” and the “Marghazhi” dance festivals. Her school Lasya (grace) imbibes theory, “nrithya” and “abhinaya” using creative techniques and personal interpretation. Levels – beginner, intermediate and advanced.
Name: Sunita Kapur
E-Mail: Singwithsunita@gmail.com
Field: Different styles of Indian music, Hindustani Vocal, Film, Bhajan, Ghazal, Folk
Location: Closter, Bridgewater, Secaucus, Ridgewood, Mahwah NJ in NJ and Midtown Manhattan NY, USA
Telephone: 201-658-3283
Misc. Info: Sangeet Vishaarad and Bollywood Live Performer Ms Sunita Kapur welcomes all ages. Group and individual lessons offered. Beginners learn the basics of Hindustani classical along with Bollywood songs, bhajans, ghazals, folk, mic techniques, stage presence, self-confidence and much more. They will be upgraded later to the advanced batch, where they train in depth with raagas, aalaps, taans and more. Adults and children above 4 years welcome. All students get opportunities to perform on stage and also in the Annual Recital with certificates and trophies. please visit www.musicsunita.com for more details.
Name: Dr. Nageshwar Lal Karan
Email: drnlkarn@gmail.com
Field: Tabla up to advance level, Pakhawaj, Dholak, Naal and Hindustani classical vocal, Bhajans, traditional folk singing and Harmonium upto intermediate level teachings.
Location: South Ozone Park, Queens. New York-11420
Telephone: +1-929-278-0331
Misc. Info: Tabla expert -performer, musician-teacher did research on the topic “Tabla accompaniment to Kathak dance, Ph.D was awarded by Indra Kala Sangeet Vishwa Vidyalaya, Khairagarh, Did “Sangeet Prabhakar in vocal. Authored a book, lyric writer -composer-producer. Founder President and Hon. Director of a music institute “Sangeet Sadhana Sansthan, New Delhi. Was awarded by NGO’s and fellowship by the Government of India. Served with ICCR as a tabla & vocal teacher and peformer in Trinidad & Tobago, presently working with a music academy in New York. visit- Sangeet sadhana sansthan’s home page on face book.
Name: Ustad Ikhlaq Hussain Khan
E-Mail: ragasitar@gmail.com
Field: Sitar
Location: 246 Manhattan Ave # 6C
Telephone: +1(917) 607-4508
Misc. Info: http://ragasitar.com/
Name: Jamal Khan
E-Mail: jaykhan1@hotmail.com
Field: Classical lessons, semi-classical, ghazal and song singing lessons. Vocal beautification lessons. Harmonium lessons along with tabla.
Location: Buffalo NY and surrounding areas.
Telephone: 203-917-8772
Misc. Info: I am a student of Chotay Ghulam Ali Khan. Follows singing style of Mehdi Hasan. Also available for live ghazal concerts.
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Name: Lalitha Dance Company
E-Mail: lalithadancetroupe@gmail.com
Field: Semi-Classical, Indian Folk, Contemporary-Indian Fusion, Experimental & Performance Art
Location: NYC (Manhattan)
Telephone: 646-269-2033
Misc. Info: www.lalithacosme.com – all ages; all levels welcomed! Lalitha Dance Co. is a NYC based dance company that offers a unique series of classes, workshops and professional performances & dance-theatre productions. We create innovative dances & dance-dramas based upon the principles of abhinaya/storytelling. The Company welcomes performers of various backgrounds / ethnicities, religious (or non-religious) backgrounds and sexual identities.
Name: Steven Landsberg
E-Mail: slandsberg@ragascape.com
Field: Sitar and Surbahar
Location: 125 W. 31st Street, New York, NY
Telephone: +1 914 3185335 +1 3479830234
Misc. Info: I studied sitar and surbahar with Ustad Mushtaq Ali Khan, seventh generation of Senia masters from Maseet Senji. Most information regarding Mushtaq Ali Khan and myself can be viewed at www.ragascape.com Please have a look. I am available to teach a unique style of sitar playing no longer heard these days..
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Name: Misha Masud
E-Mail: mishamasud@juno.com
Field: Tabla
Location: 160 W. 71st Street – #15L; New York, NY 10023-3931
Telephone: 212-724-7223
Misc. Info: Student of Pt. Taranath Rao and Pt. K. Paramjyoti. Teaching in New York for over 35 years – both children and adults. Beginners welcome!..
Name: Nitim Mohan
E-Mail: BoilerRoomMusic@gmail.com
Field: Tabla, Harmonium, Keyboards, Composition, Production
Location: Baldwin, NY
Telephone: 917-577-3162
Misc. Info: Producer composer of World Fusion, Hip-Hop, and R&B music. Private Project Studio located in Baldwin, NY. Available for hire as freelance musician and/or music production. Contact directly for more details.
Name: Mohanraj
E-Mail: mrajpappu@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic music- Veena
Location: Flushing, New York
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Graduated in B.A.music from Annamalai University. Pursuing Masters in Carnatic music- Veena from Tamilnadu Music and Fine arts University. Disciple of veena vidushi Smt. Jayalakshmi Sekhar. Online classes in Carnatic veena are offered for beginners of all ages.
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Name: N. Viswanathan
E-Mail: nviswanathan19@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Music Vocal
Location: New York, NY
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Beginner and Intermediate Carnatic music vocal lessons $25 per class Hours: Weekdays & Weekends (by appointment)
Name: Rekha Nair
E-Mail: lasyaleyam@gmail.com
Field: Bharathanatyam, Mohiniattam, Folk, Cinematic
Location: Westchester, NY
Telephone: 347-885-4886
Misc. Info: Lasyaleyam School of Dance. Available for teaching and performing. Beginner / intermediate / advanced classes available in Bharathnatyam, Mohiniyattam, folk and cinematic dances. Please call or email to schedule a class. http://www.lasyaleyam.com/
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Name: P.R. Lalithambal
E-Mail: raagaskype@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic music
Location: 113 st.marks pl. New York -NY 10009
Telephone: 919-523-5067
Misc. Info: 20+ years of performing and teaching Carnatic music in India and South East Asia. classes can be in-person or over Skype; individual or group; price per class based on skill level and setting
Name: Sanjay Ranjan Pal
E-Mail: sanjay.tabla@gmail.com
Field: Tabla
Location: 88-18 Burdette Place, Jamica, New York. 11432
Telephone: 1-347-662-9047.
Misc. Info: Student of Pt. Shyamal Bose & Pt. Abijit Banerjee. M.A. In tabla, from (RBU) Calcutta. Now tabla teacher of Dhwani Academy (new york). Fees: $30.00 group class. Available in any musical programe..
Name: Sreevidya Pasumarthi
E-Mail: Svaravidya@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic music & devotional vocal
Location: SAFA, 75 Hillcrest Village East, Apt A3 Niskayuna, New York – 12309.
Telephone: +1 518 930 3423, +1 513 417 1787
Misc. Info: I am Sreevidya Pasumarthi director of SvaraVidya Academy of Fine Arts [SAFA] a centre for learning Carnatic music, in person and online. I have been teaching Carnatic music for the last 8 years and also have performed various stage shows & concerts under some famous sabhas like the Music Academy, VDS Arts Academy, Naradha Gaana Sabha to name a few, and have recently toured Australia for a 6 month teaching assignment. Lesson fees. Basic – 20$ per hour. Intermediate – 25$ per hour. Advanced – 35$ per hour.
Name: Bharathi Penneswaran
E-Mail: class.bharathi@gmail.com
Field: Barathanatyam
Location: New York, New York and USA
Telephone: 608 334 0154
Misc. Info: Bharathi Penneswaran has over 10 years of professional training in Bharatnatyam under Shri Justin McCarthy. Her credentials include a post diploma in Bharatanatyam and a Yoga Teachers Training Program certification from Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram. She has been a part of several performances worldwide, the highlight of which has been her performance as the lead protagonist in an Indian National Award Winning documentary, O Friend, This Waiting, directed by Justin McCarthy & Sandhya Kumar. She has appeared in both solo and group performances such as the Dance Season & Drive East events of Navatman Dance Company in New York, the India Revival Group, showcasing Incredible India, in Montreal & Toronto, the Rukmani Devi Arundale Music and Dance Festival, the Sangeeth Natak Academy.
Name: Dinesh Kumar Prabhakar
E-Mail: dinesh_kumar_prabhakar@hotmail.com
Field: Indian classical (Vocal and Violin) Light music (Geet, Gazal, Bhajan, Gurbani, Punjabi pop and traditional, Bollywood songs) Instrumental: violin, Keyboard, Harmonium and Tabla.
Location: 244-34, 88th Avenue, Bellerose, New York-11426
Telephone: 718-347-0502, (M) 917 974 5809
Misc. Info: Mr. Prabhakar is a reputed violinist, vocalist, music composer and former director of Music, Films Division, Bombay. He is recipient of numerous national and international awards. He is son of Late Pt. Husan Lal a renowned violinist, vocalist and music director (First Music Director Duo Husan Lal Bhagat Ram). For further details, please visit web site: www.Dkprabhakar.com
Name: Dnyanesh Prabhu
E-Mail: dnyansai@gmail.com
Field: Tabla
Location: Westbury, Long Island, New York, 11590
Telephone: 646-530-2924
Misc. Info: Professional tabla teacher available, have at-least 15 years of tabla playing experience. Have also completed successfully tabla exams (Madhyama Prathama completed) theory as well as practical conducted by the ABVP (Akhil Bharatiya Vidhyarthi Parishad) of Mumbai and Delhi. Have won various awards for competitions. Learnt tabla from Pdt. Sudhanshu Kulkarni of Belgaum, Karnataka and later from Pdt. Subhankar Banerjee of Kolkata. Have also played for various artists including Padmashree Anup Jalota ji, whistle wizard Shivaprasad from India, Shree Sumeet Tappo from India / Fiji, Ravin Raj from Australia , Dr. Suresh Sharma and many more artists in the Tri-State area. Please contact me for further information..
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Name: R. Aruna Sri
E-Mail: arunasri21474@gmail.com
Field: Karnatic Vocal, Hindustani Vocal (Banaras Gharana), Devotional, Hari Naama Sankeertan, Veena
Location: Sec 21, (near Sec 8 Metro) Dwarka, New Delhi
Telephone: 901 390 5992
Misc. Info: Masters in Music (Karnatic), Sangeeth Prabhakar (Hindustani)
Name: Natasha Rab
E-Mail: natashasujon@yahoo.com
Field: Classical dancing, Kathak, Bollywood dance and choreography.
Location: Queens village, NY
Telephone: 617 999 3174
Misc. Info: I offer classical dancing to children $20 per class. Classes are usually 45 min. to an hour long.
Name: Harini S. Raghavan
E-Mail: rinisinger@gmail.com
Field: Voice and Violin
Location: Upper East Side, New York, NY, USA
Telephone: 678-640-4916
Misc. Info: Harini is trained in Carnatic from gurus like Chitravina Ganesh of Carnatica Brothers on voice and Ganesh Kumaresh on violin. She is also a graduate of Berklee College of Music. She teaches children and adults of all ages at home in the Upper East Side Manhattan and offers online lessons as well. Apart from teaching Carnatic she also helps students sing film songs and ghazals. More information : www.rinimusic.com Price: $45 for 1 hour, $30 for 30 minutes
Name: Shobana Raghavan
E-Mail: info@sambhavraga.org
Field: Indian Carnatic Vocal and Bharatanatyam Dance Lessons
Location: Multiple locations in New York City
Telephone: 914-440-3704
Misc. Info: Beginners’ and advanced training in Carnatic vocal music will be given by experienced music teacher from Chennai who has given numerous concerts and has also trained several students in vocal music. We are also thrilled to partner with Shubanjali School of Performing Arts to offer Indian classical Bharatanatyam dance lessons for kids and adults.
Name: Nivedita Shiv Raj
E-Mail: info@ragachitra.org
Field: Carnatic – Vocal, Veena
Location: Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Telephone: 212-203-3555
Misc. Info: Mrs. Mrs. Nivedita ShivRaj, is a Carnatic music (vocal & veena) professional with 30 years of rich experience as a performer, teacher and music composer. She has presented many concerts, in India and the USA. She collaborates with artistes of other genres to create, compose contemporary music and presents workshops and concerts to world music audiences. with her band Charanams. She teaches carnatic vocal & veena, online for students of all levels. Website – www.ragachitra.org / www.niveditashivraj.com/www.charanams.com ..
Name: Indhra Rajashekar
E-Mail: globalmudraperformingarts@gmail.com
Field: Bharatanatyam (Indian classical dance)
Location: (New York – New City, New Jersey – Paramus, Jersey City New Jersey)
Telephone: (207-730 2698)
Misc. Info: www.globalmudraperformingarts.com. Indhra Rajashekar is a dancer, choreographer and an educator, holds a Master degree in Fine Arts (MFA). Born in Chennai, India, began learning Bharatanatyam – Indian classical dance, at the age of five in the Thanjavur ‘bani’ or style. Indhra has performed on several stages in South India and at International Dance festivals and universities here in the U.S. as well. Indhra is the founder and artistic director of Global Mudra Performing Arts and has several Arangetrams to her credit.
Name: Dr. Rohini B. Ramanathan
E-Mail: rbrimages@hotmail.com
Field: Vocal Music
Location:
Telephone: (516) 764-1847
Misc. Info: For Bio: http://www.longislandtraditions.org/artistprofiles/ethnic/ramanathan.html Teach: voice culture, classical music, improv., scale conversion, film music, devotional music, fusion..
Name: Samyukta Ranganathan
E-Mail: Samyukta.carnatic@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic and Vocal Technique
Location: Forest Hills, Queens NY
Telephone: 347 633 0913
Misc. Info: Samyukta is an award winning Carnatic performer from Chennai with over 2 decades of training under Sangita Kalacharya Bombay S. Ramachandran. She is also an advanced certified vocal technique trainer and has been teaching students from around the world for several years. (voice culture) for all genres (Carnatic, Hindustani, film, contemporary and more)..
Name: Abha Bhatnagar Roy
E-Mail: srijandance@gmail.com
Field: Kathak, Indian Classical Dance, Indian Folk Dance, Yoga
Location: Queens, New York, NY
Telephone: (917) 361-2190
Misc. Info: Srijan Dance Center, created in 2000, is an institute dedicated to the teaching of Indian classical Kathak and folk dance. Abha B. Roy teaches, and performs, she has performed at venues like Lincoln Center, World Trade Center, Banff Arts Center and more. Learn more about taking her class, or booking her for performances, at her website: http://www.danceyogaandbeyond.com/
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Name: Saanwee Performing Arts
Email: info@saanwee.com
Field: Wedding Dance, Bollywood, Latin, Ballroom, Wedding Sangeet, BollyNatyam, Bharatanatyam, Dance Choreography, Semi Classical, Indian Folk
Location: Locations in Jersey City & Manhattan
Telephone: 617-245-2195
Misc. Info: To Register for classes, please visit: www.saanwee.com Priti Gupta-Udeshi has been a pro on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ in India and has been an award winning teacher and performer with over 18 years of experience in the field. Participate in performances with us.
Name: Parinatha Sampath
E-Mail: parinatha.vasan@gmail.com
Field: Bharatanatyam, Bollywood Dance, Storytelling
Location: Jersey City, New Jersey; New York City, New York
Telephone: 201-375-2226
Misc. Info: Parinatha Sampath is a lifestyle writer and social media manager by profession. She has worked for Time Out and Times of India, and currently writes for various websites. More importantly, she has learnt Bharatanatyam under the tutelage of Guru Revathi Narasimhan, in Bangalore, for over 20 years and has performed extensively across India, and in New York City. Having also been deeply involved in theater for the most part of her life, she has acted in several plays including The Silent Front, Panchatantra and Hayavadana among others.
Name: Sudha Seetharaman (Trilok Fusion Center for Arts & Education)
E-Mail: sudha@trilokfusion.com
Field: Bharatanatyam
Location: 143 Waverly Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Telephone: 718 576 2563
Misc. Info: Web: www.trilokfusion.com Offers classes in Bharatanatyam and presents artists from around the world at her center in Brooklyn, New York..
Name: Saheelan Sinnarajah
E-Mail: saheelan@gmail.com
Field: Mridangam
Location: New York (Manhattan), New York
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Saheelan is a senior student of Kalaimamani Sri. Thiruvarur Bakthavathsalam and has been actively performing across the U.S., Canada, and India since 2007. In 2009 Saheelan was awarded Best Young Mridangist by the Tamil Nadu Government Music College (Chennai). Saheelan is available for performances and mridangam lessons (all levels). Students will be enrolled in Sri. Bakthavathsalam’s Laya Madhuraa School of Music and will follow the same instruction provided in Chennai by Sri Bakthavathsalam.
Name: Malini Srinivasan
E-Mail: http://www.malinisrinivasan.com/contact
Field: Bharatanatyam
Location: Queens, NY, USA
Telephone: 631 672 4382
Misc. Info: www.malinisrinivasan.com Malini Srinivasan is a third-generation Bharatanatyam dancer. She is the student of Sri C.V. Chandrasekhar, trained in the Kalakshetra style of dance. Malini is an Adjunct lecturer at SUNY Stony Brook and dance teacher at the Young Indian Culture Group and Anamika Navatman. She offers private and group lessons to children and adults.
Name: Madumita Sundararaman
E-Mail: notesnnotations@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Music
Location: Syosset, NY 11791
Telephone: 516-802-0300
Misc. Info: Classes will be conducted for children (3 yrs onwards) and adults. Call or email for further details… Blog – https://notesnnotations.blogspot.com, Website: https://sites.google.com/site/notesnnotations/ ..
Name: Sur Dost (Shahzad)
E-Mail: surdost@gmail.com
Field: Vocal Indian Music, Classical, semi classical, Gazal, Film Songs,
Location: New York
Telephone: 13475495948
Misc. Info: If you really serious to learn music with advanced music techniques, here I am for you. I’ll assess your abilities as well as your areas to improve and will design and give you your riaz. You can learn and practice with me: classical, semi-classical, gazal and film music. Email or text for appointment.
Name: Surati for Performing Arts
E-Mail: info@suratiinc.com
Field: Indian classical dance – Odissi, Bharatanatyam, Manipuri, Kuchipudi, Mohiniattam, Other Dances- Indian folk / contemporary / creative. Vocals – Hindustani Classical, Carnatic Classical, Folk / Contemporary / Popular, Instruments – Tabla, Pakhawaj, Harmonium, Keyboards, Guitar
Location: 35-1108 River Drive South, Jersey City, NJ 07310. Classes available in Jersey City, Woodbridge, Manhattan.
Telephone: 201-792-2650/201-360-1553
Misc. Info: Website: www.suratiinc.com Intensive training from beginner to advanced levels in Indian classical, folk, contemporary and creative dances. Classes in Indian classical music – vocals and instruments : Weekly classes. Fees – various depending on course. Special one-on-one classes available. Monthly payment structure. Financial aid available for students. For enquiries you can email us at enquiries@suratiinc.com. Events performed at include corporate events, cultural events, fund raisers and other public and private events.
Name: Ramya Suresh
E-Mail: Ramya.bygo@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Vocal, Carnatic Flute, Western Piano
Location: Manhattan (34th & 3rd), New York
Telephone: 917-574-3632
Misc. Info: Ramya has over 10 years of experience in Carnatic vocal and Western piano and over 3 years of experience in Carnatic flute. Her exposure to both Classical and Western music helps her create a unique and effective teaching style. Beginner Lessons: $20/hr.
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Name: Tiruvarur A. Radhakrishnan
E-Mail: ta.radhakrishnan@gmail.com
Field: Keyboard and Harmonium
Location: 4252 Union Street Flushing NY 11355
Telephone:
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Name: Sushma Vageesh
E-Mail: sushmavageesh@gmail.com
Field: Bharatnatyam
Location: Long Island, New york USA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: People interested in learning Bharatanatyam please e-mail me or contact me through my website contact form. www.sushmavageesh.com.
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