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Name: Tara Ahmed
Email: info@taraahmed.com
Field: Classical Indian Dance
Address: Cambridge, MA USA
Telephone: (617) 216-7606
Misc Info: Tara performs dance lecture/demonstrations in schools, libraries and cultural institutions. She has performed and taught at organizations such as Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston Ballet, Shady Hill School, Holy Cross College, Watertown Public Library since 1998.
"Ahmed was a captivating presence..." - Boston Globe; "Tara Ahmed...reigned on the stage." - Bay windows; "Just rave reviews!" - Newton Creative Arts & Sciences Committee
For more information, go to www.taraahmed.com.
Name: Sumithira Anand
Email: nrithyasadhana@gmail.com
Field: Kuchipudi Dance
Address: Ashland, Westford
Telephone: (508) -881 -0389
Misc. Info: Sumithira Anand is the director of Kuchipudi Nrithyasadhana and has been teaching Kuchipudi in Massachussetts with a vision to help students understand the nuances of this age-old traditional art form, develop stage performance qualities, and impart the skills needed to carry on the guru-sishya tradition. Weekly classes are held in Ashland and in Westford. The curriculum is customized to serve as a bridge to the authentic kuchipudi tradition while addressing the needs of students in the United States. The School has a reputation for emphasizing the basics and theory behind this dance form. Students of this school graduate by performing their Rangapravesam after undergoing rigorous training. We perform regularly in various community events
Name: Rwitwika Bhattacharya
Email: rwitwikab@gmail.com
Field: Bharatnatyam, Kathak and Rajasthani Folk Dance
Address: Cambridge, MA, USA
Telephone: 336-880-0906
Misc Info: I have learned Bharatnatyam from Dr. Yamini Krishnamurti for over fifteen years and have been practicing and performing solo for the past seven years. My major accomplishments include winning numerous dance competitions in the past several years in North Carolina and Florida (having recently moved to Boston). Now, I am looking to teach beginner and intermediate classes and welcome all those interested in learning. Please feel free to contact me if you have any queries or are interested in taking classes.
Name: Nipa Buch
Email: nrutya@gmail.com
Field: Bharatnatyam
Address: 37 Crown Road, Westford MA 01886
Telephone: 978-692-9644
Misc. Info: I teach kids age 4 , I have 15 years of teaching experience. I take 45 minuts class on weekdays and weekends.
Name: Sailaja Edupuganti
Email: sailaja@yahoo.com
Field: Kuchipudi Dance Classes & Performances
Address: Foxboro, Grafton, Starting Burlington and Nashua
Telephone: (508) 534 1181
Misc Info: http://kuchiputidance.net or http://home.comcast.net/~kuchipudius/ - Sailaja is the Director of Sri Kuchipudi Natyalaya in Greater Boston. Disciple of Padmashree Dr. Sobha Naidu Sailaja has been a professional Kuchipudi teacher for the last 12 years and performer for 20 years. She was awarded 'Singar Mani' in the 2000 'Kal Ke Kalakar' by Sur Singar Samsad of Bombay. She holds Masters Degree in Kuchipudi Classical Dance form Telugu University Hyderabad. She is one of the Artists who received Government of India's scholarship for advance training in Kuchipudi and awarded 'Natya Visharada' from Kuchipudi Art Academy, Hyderabad.
Name: Bhuvana Ganesh
Email: bhugan@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Vocal lessons
Address: Shrewsbury, MA
Telephone: 508-925-4472
Misc Info: Have been actively involved in teaching carnatic music and singing for dance productions and arangetrams for the past 10 years
Name: Kazi Jalal
Email: Kjalal@caregroup.harvard.edu
Field: Tabla and harmonium
Address: Medford massachusetts
Telephone: 781-393-0445
Misc. Info: I teach Tabla and Harmonium.one on one basis 1 hour lesson, each lesson costs $60, if anyone is interested please contact at the above number
Name: Sapna Krishnan
Email: lasya.isw@gmail.com
Field: Bharathanatyam (Indian Classical Dance)
Address: ISW,152 Main st, Shrewsbury, MA
Telephone: 508 792 9432
Misc. Info:
Name: Jerry Leake
Email: Rhombus@comcast.net
Field: Tabla/Rhythm Theory
Address: 559 Adams St., #2 Dorchester, MA 02122
Telephone: 617-265-87651
Misc. Info: I teach Benaras and Delhi styles, and have over 30 years performing and teaching experience. I have written a widely used 3rd edition text on tabla, which can be viewed at Rhombuspublishing.com (Vol. II: Indian Influence). I teach classical, folk, and contemporary applications of tabla in the Boston area.
Name: Natyamani School of Dance, Sridevi Thirumalai, Artistic Director
Email: sridevi_thirumalai@yahoo.com
Field: Bharat Natyam
Address: 15 Cook St, Westborough, MA 01581
Telephone: 508-366-5223
Misc. Info: Natyamani School of Dance is the premiere institution for Bharathanatyam in Greater Boston was established in 1992, and has ever since been dedicated to propagating this divine art form. The school is reputed for maintaining the rich traditions of Bharathanatyam, and bringing out the best in students. Sridevi Ajai Thirumalai, the artistic director of Natyamani School of Dance, is an acclaimed Bharathanatyam dancer and enjoys teaching. Many students have finished their Arangetram (debut) and continue to advance their skills under their guru. Natyamani School of Dance currently enrolls students from beginner to advanced levels. The school has conducted over 20 solo dance debuts, national & international programs, and has held dance productions helping out various charities in New England and India. www.natyamani.com
Name: Chris Pereji
Email: cpereji@yahoo.com
Field: Tabla, harmonium, Hindustani Guitar, Keyboards
Address: 35 mendon Road, South Attleboror, Massachusetts 02703
Telephone: 774-219-4232 (Cell) 508-399-5875 (Home)
Misc Info: Accompaniment & Instruction, Excellent Audio Services for Hindustani and Karnatic stage/house concerts and weddings.
Name: Performing Arts Center of New England; Darshana Jani
Email: djani99@gmail.com
Field: Kathak/ Odissi / Bharat Natyam / Folk and Film
Address: 45 Greenwood Road Hopkinton MA 01748
Telephone: 508-451-3190
Misc Info: www.Darshana.us
Name: Rajesh Puranik
Email: rajpuranik@worldmusicguru.com
Field: Tabla
Address: Westford, MA, USA
Tel: (978) 392-9309
Misc: I offer beginner tabla lessons for Hindustani music, roughly following the curriculum of Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya. Lessons are taught in-person or via Skype. I have learned tabla since 1994, from several accomplished gurus in the Boston area. Member of the music group Ragini for five years. Focus is on the fundamentals of good physical technique and mental development of rhythm, along with practical knowledge of the common taals and musical styles for accompaniment. I also encourage students to recite and memorize all compositions in addition to playing them. Both solo and accompaniment are taught. In addition, my website www.worldmusicguru.com, provides access to live, online lessons from many different worldwide gurus of Indian music.
Name: Sangeetayan, School of Hindustani Music - Sagarika Kanjilal
Email: sangeetayan@yahoo.com
Field: Hindustani Vocal music
Address: Stamford, CT, and Westborough, Acton, MA
Telephone: (203)353-1667, (508)614-0356
Misc Info: Learn Hindustani classical including Khayal, Thumri, Tappa, Raga Pradhan, Bhajan, Najrulgeeti, and other traditional songs
Website: www.sangeetayan.org
Name: Uma Sankar
Email: uma.gvs@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Vocal lessons
Address: 83 odonnell Ave, Shrewsbury, MA-01545
Telephone: 978 458 3510...cell no 978 328 4890
Misc. Info: I have learned music from Smt Balamani ..a renowned teacher in Bombay....i have been practicing and teaching for few years now. Also peforming solo concerts and singing for dance programs.Please feel free to contact me if you have any querries or questions or are inteersted in taking classes.
Name: Aparna Sindhoor
Email: asindhoor@yahoo.com
Field: Bharata Natyam, Carnatic Vocal
Address:
Telephone: 617-776-7939
Misc. Info: Website: http://www.navarasa.org/:
Name: Shikha Singhal
Email: anushikha2000@gmail.com
Field: Bollywood Dance and Hindi
Address: Newton, MA, USA
Telephone: 301-358-5171
Misc Info: Earlier with India School, Bethesda
Name: Shiwani Singh
Email:garima.kalasangam@gmail.com
Field: different kind of dance, vocal singing, piano lesson (north Indian style)
Address: Burlington MA, Boston , US
Telephone: 7817917659
Misc. Info: I am doing PHD in music and I am teaching dance, classical vocal singing ,piano lesson
Name: Akhila Venkatachalam
Email: akhilav@yahoo.com
Field: Bharathanatyam
Address: Boston, MA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Initiated to the Indian classical dance form, Bharathanatyam under renowned gurus, I evolved as a dancer under the aegis of Guru Smt Gayatri Subramanian. Also I have received training in Nattuvangam (the art of teaching dance) under the great stalwart, Guru Smt Rajee Narayan. Determined to make dance a way of life, I am currently working towards a career in Dance/Movement therapy and Clinical Psychology. Alongside I am a teacher, performer and continuing student of this dance form. Visit me at www.akhilav.com
Name: Neha Singh Thakur
Email: dancewithneha@gmail.com
Field: Bollywood Dance - Both - Western and Traditional Indian
Address: Westborough, MA - USA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: People joke that I was the only baby who was born smiling/dancing instead of crying. Dance to me is life, a very important form of expression. I have been sharing this joy of teaching people how to express through medium of dance for about 10 years now. I have had students from the age of 7 to 50 years. Be it a wedding, social get-together, Navratri-Garba, general dance competitions I have been there, and done it all. I teach one on one, in groups, at home or in a dance studio, depending on the # of students in the batch. Please feel free to contact me through email and also feel free to drop in for a 1-to-1 free dance session at home.
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