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Name: Aaradhana - Academy of Kathak Dance
Email: aaradhana.dance@gmail.com
Field: Kathak
Address: Houston / San Antonio / Austin, Tx, USA
Telephone: (281) 673 6373
Misc. Info: I am based in houston, tx and have more than 15 years of performing dance experience and 5+ years of teaching experience in Kathak. I did my masters in kathak (Style: Lucknow gharana) and learned from Smt Savita Godbole (Direct disciple of Late Lacchu maharaj) and later with Dr. Suchitra Harmarlkar. Over the past decade and a half I have won numerous awards from various autonomous cultural institutions in India including a National Scholarship (awarded for excellence in kathak) from the ministry of tourism and culture (Govt of India). I also presented solo classical dance in Houston and Philadelphia last year. My biggest achievement came before coming to Houston when my talent was recognized by 'President of India' Smt Pratibha Patil. Presently I take classes in Houston, Katy, Sugarland & Cypress and also planning to start cyber classes through Skype / Google in other locations like San Antonio and Austin if students are interested. Please email or call me if anyone interested.

Name: Agni - The Dance Company
Email: info@agnidance.com
Field: Bollywood, Indian classical fusion, folk
Address: Austin, & San Antonio, TX , USA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Agni consists of professional dancers, aspiring artistes, dance instructors, production assistants and a management team united by a common love of dance and creative expression. Every member of Agni brings a different talent, skill level and flavor to the group. This versatile blend of performers with experience in varied styles like Indian Classical, Hip-Hop and Bollywood help expand the group's performance horizons and presentation techniques. Agni's primary goals is to provide quality dance education in various locations in Texas through classes conducted by experienced and renowned instructors.At present classes are offered for all ages in styles such as Bollywood and classical fusion . For more information , please visit www.agnidance.com or email us at info@agnidance.com .

Name: ANJALI - Center for Indian Performing Arts
Email:
Field: Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudii, Kathak, Odissi , Art/Painting lessons and Folk Dances, Bollywood/Fusion Address: 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. Higly qualified and experienced faculty . Dance classes held in Sugarland, Woodlands, Clearlake and Silver Lake areas. Visit the web for more information.

Name: Bharathi Annapurna
Email: bharathigollapudi@hotmail.com
Field: Carnatic Music-Vocal
Address: 13207, Wortham Brook Ln, Houston, TX-77065 Houston, Tx-77065
Telephone: 281-469-5826
Misc. Info: I'm currently located in houston and students interested in pursuing Carnatic music(vocal) can contact me at the above e-mail address.. I'm a student of Smt. Sarada Subrahmanyam and Smt. Saileshwari. I've performed in India and am willing to takeup classes for beginers as well as students with previous experience in music.

Name: Priyanka Baindur
Email: psbaindur@hotmail.com
Field: Hindustani - Vocal
Address: Irving, TX 75063
Telephone: (972) 556 - 9797
Misc. Info: Gharana - Jaipur Atrauli Gharana

Name: Bharathadarshana - School for Dance and Music
Email: soujanyamadhu@gmail.com
Field: Bharathnatyam - Kalakshetra
Address: Houston,TX 77077, USA
Telephone : 281 809 8038
Misc. Info: Bharatadarshana-School for Dance (Bharathanatyam) hailing from Chennai serves the sacred art of Bharathanatyam now in Bangalore has been imparting this knowledge in its pristine purity - the world famous Kalakshetra Style, since 30 plus years. The institute's Associate Director Soujanya Madhusudan, established its footprint in the USA's Keystone state, Pennsylvania at Exton and now has its branch in Houston TX. Soujanya has been an avid student, a performing artiste and a well experienced teacher of Bharatanatyam since 25 years and has support from her mother-in-law Smt Nagamani Srinivasa Rao (well known as Mani akka amongst her disciples), the institute's Director and the sister of the Legendary Guru Padmashri Adyar K Lakshman of Chennai. Besides offering Bharatanatyam in Kalakshetra style the institute also offers carnatic vocal music classes for all age group by experienced teacher and musician Sri Madhusudan Rao. Madhusudan Rao hails from a family of musicians and artists and is the son of Guru Smt Nagamani Srinivasa Rao. He is a professional vocalist and mridangist. The institute offers online classes in Bharatanatyam and Carnatic vocal are also offered to aspiring students.

Name: Bollywood Shake
Email: info@bollywoodshake.com
Field: Bollywood Dance Classes
Address: Austin, TX
Telephone: 512-432-5716
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 May workshops visit our website at Website - http://bollywoodshake.weebly.com

Name: Seetha Chandrashekhar
Email: c.seetha@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic music vocal
Address: 828 Mullrany Dr, Coppell, TX-75019
Telephone: (972)207-4977
Misc. Info: website - http://www.ravikiranmusic.com/Seetha_Chandrashekhar.htm. Carnatic music vocal lessons are offered in person or through distant learning methods, by Seetha Chandrashekhar, based in Dallas, TX. Seetha Chandrashekhar, based in Dallas, USA, has been learning music since the age of eight and has won several accolades in school and inter-Collegiate competitions in Classical Carnatic Music. Since moving to USA in 1997, Seetha has been performing regularly at the Dallas Hindu temple on all major occasions including Nadopasana, Thyagaraja , Annamacharya and Purandara Dasa Aradhana programs. Seetha came under the tutelage of Chitravina Shri.Ravikiran in 2001. Since then he has taught her several great works of various carnatic composers and several rare masterpieces of Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi, apart from voice culture training, techniques of improvisation, concert presentation etc. Shri.Ravikiran encouraged her to take advantage of his tele-teaching programme, which has worked for her wonderfully.

Name: Aparupa Chatterjee
Email: aparupa.chatterjee@gmail.com
Field: Odissi dance
Address: College Station, Texas
Telephone: 9792047890, 9792559637,9792929811,9792047891
Misc. Info:Represents 'Srjan', India; conducts workshops, performances in and outside Texas, nominal charge for dance classes.

Name: Chandrakantha Courtney
Email: chandra@chandrakantha.com
Field: Vocal
Address: 3759 Ingold, Houston, TX 77005
Telephone: 713- 665 4665
Misc. Info: Former artist with All India Radio

Name: David Courtney
Email: david@chandrakantha.com
Field: Tabla, Pakhawaj
Address: 3759 Ingold, Houston, TX, 77005
Telephone: 713 665 4665
Misc. Info: Disciple of Ustad Shaik Dawood Khan of Hyderabad and Zakir Hussain

Name: Supradipta Datta
Email: dipta1@yahoo.com
Field: Dance - Odissi
Address: 15303 Amesbury Lane Sugar Land, TX- 77478
Telephone: (281) 980-2086
Misc. Info: A disciple of Guru Aloka Kanungo, performs extensively in India and the U.S.A. Has been teaching in Houston since 1997. Established Kalaangan, academy for Odissi, in 2003.

Name: Divya Unni's Sreepadam School of Arts
Email: sreepadamsoa@yahoo.com
Field: Indian Classical Dance
Address: 435 FM 1092 - Suite K Stafford, Texas 77478 www.sreepadam.org
Telephone: (713) 838-7752
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.

Name: Kamal Haji
Email: hajik@hotmail.com
Field: Bollywood, Indi-pop, Pakistani-pop, semi-classical
Address:
Telephone: 713-205-4125
Misc. Info: Performing live all over U.S.A and Canada since 1993. Suitable for all types of occasions. Instrumentals as well as vocal based performance. Semi-classical, Ghazals, Indi-pop, Pakistani pop, Bollywood club mix. Performed with various reknowned Pakistani artists including Alamgir, Tahira Syed, Tehseen Javed, Ifrahim, Salim Javed.

Name: Sridharan Hariharan
Email: sridharan_h@yahoo.com
Field: veena
Address: 6846 Loupe Lane, Missouri City, Texas 77459
Telephone: (281) 531-1162
Misc. Info: Willing to teach lessons in the style of Emani Sankara Sastri and Chittibabu - to any one who has interest and time to practise. Interested persons are welcome to make a call.

Name: Rick Henderson, MA
Email: sarodiya1@gmail.com
Field: sarode, vocal & keyboard
Address: San Antonio, Tx Bexar County
Telephone: 210-415-6621
Misc. Info: website - www.ragavatar.com Advanced disciple of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, performing/recording artist, teach Baba Allauddin Gharana for sarode, vocal, theory, and other instruments.

Name: Infused Performing Arts
Email: infusedperformingarts@gmail.com
Field: Bollywood Dance performers / Dance school
Address: Stafford, Sugar Land, Katy,Pearland, Dallas
Telephone: 832.922.0080
Misc. Info: Experianced professional choreographers / performers with expertise in teaching and choreographing star shows in India and in USA. If you want the best out there to perform / teach, we are the one. Infused Performing Arts ; We Define Bollywod !

Name: Smt. K. Girija Anand
Email: natyam.girija@gmail.com
Field: Bharathnatyam
Address: 6328 N Macarthur Blvd Apt #2110, Irving, Tx - 75039
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Conferred the Title "Natya Padmam" by Kalaimamani Smt.Padma Laksshme Suresh of the renowned Tanjore Paani Bharatanaytam style,Has been conferred upon the "Best Choreographer" Award by the Music Academy, Chennai,India, Choreographs classical and semi classical pieces for all occassions and is trained to perform Nattuvangam for any live dance performances. Interested in taking Both In - Class training and Online Training based on the Students requirement.

Name: Azim Khan
Email: khaneazim@hotmail.com
Field: Music Lessons in both Violin & Guitar Western & Indian Film and Classical Music
Address: 15318 Wildwood Lake Dr, Houston, Tx 77083 Telephone: 281-933-7998 or 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: Sameer Kotasthane
Email: info@sameermusic.com
Field: Hindustani classical vocal, Tabla
Address: Austin, Texas, USA
Telephone: (512)255-8767
Misc. Info: For twenty years, I trained under Pt. Vijay Koparkar and Mrs. Sangeeta Pandharpurkar. I have performed extensively both in the United States and India. As a child prodigy, I received the National Cultural Talent Scholarship and several dozen awards in India. All India Radio and National Television have aired my performances. I have been invited to conduct lecture demonstrations by Central Texas organizations such as ICMCA, SPICMACAY and Naadasudha. I have performed with distinguished artists like Pt. Ajay Pohankar, Dr. Ram Deshpande, Vidyadhar Vyas and Warren Senders in concert. Over the last decade, I have taught and inspired over 50 students in the Austin/Round Rock area. I would gladly provide references - my students have developed into mature performing artists, won prizes at several competitions and earned praise through solo performances. You can enjoy my music at www.sameermusic.com

Name: Srinivas Koumounduri
Email: sitar66@hotmail.com
Field: sitar
Address: Houston
Telephone: 832 659 4666
Misc. Info: http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Trailer/4203/

Name: Krishna Kumari
Email: kowthakk@yahoo.com
Field: Carnatic Veena/Vocal
Address: Arlington - Texas
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I am a disciple of Smt A. Sharada garu and Smt I. Chellayi Garu. I performed widely in India, All India Radio and Doordarshan. My recent performance was in Chicago. Interested persons can email me at kowthakk@yahoo.com

Name: Amie Maciszewski
Email: sangeetmil@yahoo.com
Field: sitar, Hindusthani vocal. Also teach raag sangeet to players of other instruments.
Address: Austin, TX, USA
Telephone: 512 263 2944 (h), 512 965 2368 (m)
Misc. Info: Amie Maciszewski is an American sitarist and vocalist who has devoted her adult life to studying, performing, teaching, and promoting North Indian classical music. Her performances in North America, India, Europe, and Japan over two decades have received acclaim, as have her teaching and research. She is a Cultural Contractor with the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division for the past decade and on the Texas Commission on the Arts Touring Roster since 2008. She directs the Austin, Texas-based Sangeet Millennium Ensemble, voted among the Top Ten World Music Bands 2010-11 in the Austin Chronicle Readers' Poll. Amie's training in North Indian music includes both formal academic training in India (B. Mus. And M. Mus., Viswa-Bharati University, Santiniketan) and the U.S. (Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin) and ongoing traditional study with two leading gurus: Grammy-nominated sarode Maestro Aashish Khan and Hindustani vocal diva Padmabhushan Girija Devi. She offers private and small group lessons as well as workshops in sitar, Hindustani voice, and raag sangeet for players of various instruments. She will gladly provide references upon request. For more information and bookings, please visit her online press kit at www.sonicbids.com/sangeetmillennium and her website www.sangeetmillennium.org.

Name: S. Mistry
Email: s-mistry@ti.com
Field: Tabla
Address: D/FW area
Telephone: 281-610-1198, 281-274-2382
Misc. Info: I have a recording Studio, we offer services ranging from Music Classes, Live concerts, composing mastering audio CD's. WE alos offer Video editing and Music video production. Other instruments I play are: Hramonium, congo Dholak Dhol manjeera keyboards, accordian, mouth organ, madal

Name: Shipra Avantica Mehrotra
Email: shipram@gmail.com
Field: Odissi Indian Classical Dancer & Instructor
Address: Houston, TX 77019
Telephone: C: 312.545.9614
Misc. Info: Dancer, choreographer, and instructor Shipra Avantica Mehrotra is recognized today as a leading young exponent of Odissi dance. The New York Times recently described her performance at the 2010 Erasing Borders dance festival in New York as "wholly poetic" and "the truest revelation of dance itself." Shipra's gurus include the late founder of the Orissa Dance Academy and eminent guru Padmashree Gangadhar Pradhan, as well as renowned dancer Srimati Aruna Mohanty. Shipra shares her passion for Odissi not only through performance but instruction as well. For your convenience, Shipra teaches at two locations - at her residential studio, Avantica, in the River Oaks/Montrose area and in Sugarland at the Anjali Center of Houston (Director, Rathna Kumar). She welcomes students of all ages and at any level. If you are interested in learning from Shipra or booking her for a performance, please contact her at 312.545.9614 or visit www.shipramehrotra.com for more information.

Name: Tanna Mitra
Email: tmitracal@yahoo.com
Field: Kathak and Indo-Western Ballet
Address: 18 Majolica Place. The Woodlands. TX. 77382
Telephone: 281-573-8035(H)
Misc. Info: I am performing Kathak for 25 years. I am a master diploma holder in Kathak. Indo-Western Ballet is a unique fusion dance style created by the Indian dance maestro Uday Shankar. I am teaching these dance forms for last 10 years. I am also open for taking classes in educational institutes/festivals as well as choreographing in films

Name: Chuck Morrow
Email: chuck@austinsitar.com
Field: sitar
Address: 300 Buttercup Ln., Wimberley,
Telephone: (512)-402-5947
Misc. Info: Sitar performance for weddings and other special occasions, beginner instruction and sitar tuning/set-ups. http://www.austinsitar.com/ . Able to travel throughout Texas.

Name: Sanhita Moulik
Email: sanhita@moulik.com
Field: Hindusthani vocal, harmonium, Keyboard Lesson
Address: 1706 Pebblestone Ct., Missouri City, TX 77459, U.S.A
Telephone: 281-208-1996
Misc. Info: Classical Ragas, Urdu Gazal, Bhajans, Hindi Film Songs, All Kind of Bengali Songs--Rabindra-sangeet, Nazrul, modern, etc. Lessons for Adults and Children.

Name: Anuradha Naimpally/ Austin Dance India
Email: anu@anudance.com
Field: Bharata Natyam dance (Tanjavur style)
Address: Austin, TX
Telephone: 512-795-8627
Misc. Info: Brought up in Canada, trained in India, and living in America, brings a unique cultural perspective to Anuradha's teaching and performing of traditional Bharata Natyam dance. This philosophy emphasizes the discovery of the power of art within one's life. She is a disciple of Pandit Venugopal and Jayashree Pillai of Mumbai and has also trained with the reowned scholar and master, Acharya Parvati Kumar. For over 25 years Anuradha has taught youth in many capacities within her own organization, Austin Dance India, public schools, libraries, and other facilities. She is an active performer and collaborator with artists of different genres, including dancers and musicians. From beginner to professional, Anuradha's experience brings depth at every level. Anuradha is an artist with the Texas Commission on the Arts. For more information visit www.austindanceindia.com.

Name: Sunanda Nair
Email: sunandanair@aol.com
Field: Indian classical Dance, Bharata Natyam, Mohini Attam and kathakali
Address: 6014 E Brook Court Sugar land Texas 77479
Telephone: 281 277 7401
Misc. Info: Intensive training provided in the Indian classical styles Bharata Natyam and Mohini Attam and Folk dances of India.www.sunandanair.com

Name: Prathiba Natesan
Email: prathibachaj@gmail.com
Field: Bharatanatyam
Address: Denton, TX, USA.
Misc. Info: Three time national (Indian) champion of Bharatanatyam. Hails from the Kalakshetra style of Bharatanatyam.

Name: Natya Upasana Dance Academy/ Uma Nagarsheth
Email: umahbn@gmail.com
Field: Traditional Classical Kathak, BharatNatyam & Folk Dances
Address:
Telephone: 281-565-1636
Misc. Info: Indian dance academy for 30 years in Houston/Sugar Land area. Instructions offered in the North Indian classical style-Kathak, south Indian classical style-Bharat Natyam and folk dances. Some folk costume rental.

Name: Rahul Nayar
Email: classical_vocal@hotmail.com
Field: Hindustani vocal music
Address: 8617 Pauline Street, Plano, TX 75024
Telephone: 972-704-3069
Misc. Info: more than 20 years of experience in Hiondustani vocal music. I have leanred as per Bhatkande paddhati from established artsits such as Dr Shobhana Nayar PHD in music and AIR performer, and also had guidance from Sarfaraz Hussain Khan doyen of Shehswan Gharana. My teaching style includes intense voice training along with forming a solid foundation of all aspects of Ragas. Currently accepting beginner through advanced students - serious inquiries only.

Name: Samira Noorali
Email: samira_noorali@hotmail.com
Field: Voice, Piano
Address: Sugar Land, TX
Telephone: (713) 832-MUSE
Misc. Info: Instruction- Western music. Performance: both North Indian and Western.

Name: Nrityavidyalaya
Email: nrityodaya@gmail.com
Field: Bharatanatyam
Address: 1510 Westmont Dr, Allen,Tx 75013
Telephone: 972 954 7361
Misc. Info: Narayanee Venkatasubramanian a disciple of Dr. Padma Subramanyam is the artistic director of Nrityavidyalaya training aspiring students in the bharatanrityam style. For more information about the dance school and narayanee please visit www.nrityavidyalaya.com

Name: Nruthya Shakti Dance School.
Email: Vandita@nruthyashakti.com
Address: Vandita parikh, 4412, Jenkins dr, plano, tx. 75024.
Field: Folk Dances
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Teaching indian folk dances, specializing in the techniques and covering all dances from himachal to kanyakumari. Along with theory and basics of classical dances. Fusion and contemporary dances are also taught. Rajasthani Gummar is the speciality.

Name: Indrani Parthasarathy
Email: indupartha@hotmail.com
Field: Bharathanatyam and Kuchipudi
Address: 24603 Bell Canyon Ln, Katy Tx- 77494
Telephone: 281-693-7480
Misc. Info: With more than 25 years of teaching experience Indrani Parthasarathy, at her Abhinaya School of Performing Arts continues to impart training in Indian dance to beginners and advanced students at all levels. Traditional Bharathanatyam, Kuchipudi is taught and the students are encouraged to and towards an arangetram (solo debut performance).Learning of dance theory is a must. Besides classical training the students are exposed to folk, fusion and semi-classical dances. Students are given plenty of opportunities to take part in many of Indian Community functions and festivals. Special morning classes are available for serious adult learners on request.Admitting students aged 5 years onwards. Website: www.bharathanatyam.net

Name: Nilam Kothari Patel
Email: jogiaat4@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani classical vocal, Semi-classical, Light and Film Music
Address: 5326, Mornington Dr. Sugar Land, 77498
Telephone: 281 980 2416
Misc. Info: Sangit Visharad , M.A., Ph.D. ( Music) I teach Hindustani Classical ( Vocal), Bhajans, Songs, Film Songs to individuals and groups (any age group...) I also take students who want to learn Bhajans or songs for particular events. I do perform extensively and sing film songs, light music and semi classical.

Name: Payal School of Dance
Email: arpitamukhopadhyay@hotmail.com
Field: conducting dance classes in Bharathanatyam, Indian Folk dance, Bengali dance and Bollywood dance.
Address: Katy,Houston ,texas, USA.
Telephone: 832-298-6940
Misc. Info: www.payaldance.net

Name: Shekhar Phatak
Email: crphatak@gmail.com
Field: Vocal - Ghazals, Bhajan, Film new and old, semi-classical
Address: Houston Area
Telephone: 281-222-8116
Misc. Info: Shekhar has been teaching music in Houston area since 1984. Voice trainning 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.

Name:- Amjad Rahman
Email: livemusicperformer@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani Classical, Tabla, harmonium, Keyboard.
Address: 15109 Calaveras Drive, Austin, TX 78717, USA
Telephone: 512 731 4222
Misc. Info: Former TV (Doordarshan) & All India Radio (akaswani Delhi) artist Amjad Rahman was Adjunct music faculty, Penn State University, PA. USA. He was a disciple of India's renowned musician Pt. Prof. N. V. Pattwardhan (Gwalior gharana). He did "Bachelor, Master and Master of Philosophy in Classical Music" from Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda and Delhi University in India. He has been conducting music workshops, music classes and performing concerts throughout India, United Kingdom, Germany, Bangladesh, Canada and the United States. He worked with Music Director Pt. Vijay Raghav Rao, Salil Choudhary, Azad Rahman etc. and sung for Akashvani, New Delhi, India. For music Classes http://www.austinindianmusic.org/ For Music Program http://www.musicmehfeel.com/

Name: Nidhi Rajan
Email: nidhi_rajan@hotmail.com
Field: Carnatic Vocal music
Address: Plano, Texas
Telephone: 214 717 9530
Misc. Info: Carnatic music taught alongside with bhajans and shlokas. Quiz, songs and stories about Hindu Gods, festivals and Indian culture. Mp3's of each day's lessons emailed to parents. Children over 5yrs welcome.

Name: Anisha Rajesh - Upasana Kalakendra
Email: anisha@upasanakalakendra.com
Field: Bharathanatyam, Mohiniyattam, Folk dances
Address: Katy, Texas
Telephone: 281-392-4703
Misc. Info: www.upasanakalakendra.com

Name: Vittal Ramamurthy
Email: vittalramamurthy@hotmail.com
Field: Carnatic Vocal and Violin, Bhajan
Address: 3714 Almond Creek Drive : Houston, TX 77059-3701
Telephone: 281-480-4535
Misc. Info: Fifth generation in the Thyagaraja Musical Tree First generation in the Lalgudi Violin Tradition

Name: Bana Ramanath
Email: Natyanjali@hotmail.com
Field: Bharatha Natyam and Folk Dances of India
Address: Natyanjali - Austin and San Antonio
Telephone: (210) 492-5387
Misc. Info: www.natyanjali.net - Bana Ramanath is the director of Natyanjali - Dances of India and conducts weekly classes in Austin and San Antonio. Bana has been very successful in integrating Indian dance, music, and culture into the American mainstream through her work "Temple Dance of India - a Universal Language." She currently teaches Dances of India at the Northwest Vista College, San Antonio as a faculty.

Name: Gowri Ramaswamy
Email: gowriram@gmail.com
Field: Bharatanatyam
Address: Allen, TX, Collin
Telephone: 214.495.8647
Misc. Info: www.Sampradaya.Net. For Bharatanatyam classes is strict Kalakshetra style.

Name: Akhila Rao "Kathak Rhythms"
Email: kathakrhythms@gmail.com
Field: Kathak
Address:4020 Hedgcoxe Rd. Suite #100, Plano, TX 75024
Telephone: (469) - 443- 8225
Misc. Info: Learn the Kathak style of Classical Indian dance in its traditional form! Akhila Rao, artistic director of Kathak Rhythms, has over 25+ years of acclaimed excellence in Kathak performance, choreography and training. She is the disciple of Guru Shri. Ganesh Hiralal and Guru Smt. Asha Joglekar of Mumbai, India. She is the recipient of the Menaka trophy and 'Singar Mani' title at the presitigious Kal-Ke-Kalakar festival in India. Training at Kathak Rhythms includes theory to help appreciate the finer aspects of Kathak dance as well as Indian culture. Besides participating in several performances, her students are provided with holistic training and are eligible for certification through a university of Indian classical music and dance in the USA. Ages 6+ through Adults are welcome to enroll. Classes are conducted throughout the DFW Metroplex. Please email or call for more information regarding schedule and fees as well as performance and workshop inquiries.

Name: Renuka Ravi
Email: danceperf@gmail.com
Field: Bharathanatyam, folk dance
Address: 1111 Hidden ridge, Apt 2039, Irving, texas -75038
Telephone: 001-214-208-8649
Misc. Info: I have been learning this art form for more than 20 years now and was conducting classes for kids and adults in Bangalore and UK. I have successfully completed mu junior and senior grade examination in Bharathanatyam. I have given stage shows at numerous venues in and around Karnataka, India. and also abroad. Anyone willing to join, please call me or drop an email at danceperf@gmail.com

Name: Rhythm India
Email: info@rhythm-india.com
Field: Bollywood and Indo Fusion Dance
Address: Houston, TX, USA
Telephone: 832-228-7979
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. We also provide private lessons and training for special events. Rhythm India was the opening act for the AR 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. "You do not have to be a professional dancer or have any prior dance training to enjoy dancing. With the right guidance and a positive attitude, we believe that anyone can dance!!" For more information regarding class locations, schedule and rates email: info@rhythm-india.com or visit www.rhythm-india.com

Name: Riyaz Houston School of Tabla
Email: riyazschool@hotmail.com
Field: Tabla
Address: 7735 Heron Lakes Drive, Houston, Texas 77064
Telephone: 281-726-2552
Misc. Info: Classes also available in Woodland/ Spring, Pearland and Sugarland areas.

Name: Anshu Saran
Email: info@swarlahari.com
Field: Hindustani Vocal
Address: Richardson/Plano. TX, USA
Telephone: 972-664-1679
Misc Info: website www.swarlahari.com

Name: Sargam School of Music
Email: mangal1.sangeet@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani Vocal classical Music.
Address: 14927 El Tesoro DR, Houston, TX 77083
Telephone: 281-498-6126
Misc. Info: Misc Information---Mrs Mangala Sane is the " Director of Sargam School Of Music". She is teaching Hindustani Vocal Classical and Light Music for last 19 years in Houston. She holds "Sangeet Visharad Degree" from Gandharva Mahavidyalaya In Bombay,India. She was an Artist on "AIR" ALL INDIA RADIO IN BOMBAY. She has one Professional Tape "Bhakti Sangam" of devotional Bhajans , and CD "Khajana" to her credit. She has been Performing as a solo artist, in Houston and surrounding areas. She has her own website---http://mangala1.cloud.prohosting.com, or www.Zingerbay.com. you can listen to her music, she has a "sargam group" for concerts in which they perform Hindi Urdu Gazals, New and old filmsongs . She also plays herself Keyborad, and harmonium and also giving lessons for the instrument if anybody interested in learning. Her son is "mandar sane." MANDAR SANE--Raised in USA, is a graduate from UT austin, He is a Professinal Drummer, Tabla, Punjabi Dhole, Dholaki, player, and also a song writer, writes his own music he is a guitar player and singer, also sings western music and solo performer for weddings, concerts. listento him on "utube" Mandar--on way to you, His- email--mandar.sane@gmail.com, phone--1-615-496-2169. or call mangla Sane.281-498-6126.

Name: Satyavani Iswara
Email: vani@satyavani.com
Field: Bharatanatyam & Kuchipudi
Address: 3317 Langley Ct Flower Mound TX 75022
Telephone: (469) 293-6264
Misc. Info: The objectives of ECPA are to promote the cause of all dance forms, such as Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Mohiniattam and others; and to provide infrastructure and training facilities necessary for performers to improve in their art.

Name: Sameer Sayani
Email: ssayani87@gmail.com
Field: sitar Guitar and Vocal
Address: Flower Mound, TX, USA
Telephone: 972-213-8110
Misc. Info: I have been learning and playing the sitar for 7 years, the guitar for 13, and vocal for 4 years. I play many kinds of music, my favorites being Indian Classical Music, Jazz, Hip Hop, Blues and Soul, R&B, Country/Western, Rock, and House/Electronica. I usually hold lessons out of my place in Flower Mound but am willing to travel for nearby students. I also do studio/session work for sitar. Please contact me for rates and location details.

Name: Shri Natraj School of Indian Dance
Email: kusumps@shrinatraj.com
Field: Indian classical and folk dance
Address: 10138 Bayou Manor Lane Houston, TX 77064
Telephone: 832 423 2039
Misc. Info: Now Offering group and personal classes in Bharatnatyam, Folk Dances, Western Songs, Indian Movie Songs, Yoga classes and more at the only Indian Dance school in NW Houston. Classes for all ages including adult dance classes First Class is Absolutely Free

Name: Shingari's School of Rhythm
Email: shingari.rhythm@gmail.com
Field: Fusion, Semi-classical, Cinematic, and bollywood
Address: Missouri City, Texas
Telephone: 832 493 0709
Misc. Info: Shingari's School of Rhythm provides weekly lessons for ages 5 and above. We are also available for performaces in concerts, corporate events, live shows, television/media, weddings, engagements, and other private events. Please visit our website at www.schoolofrhythm.org

Name: Vaishnavi Subramanian
Email: vaishu_tm@yahoo.co.in
Field: Bharatnatyam dance form
Address: 1520, Preston road, Plano(TX)-75093
Phone: 214-606-1213
Misc. Info: Vaishnavi Subramanian concentrates on both Theory and Practical sides of the art form. Number of students in a batch is limited to ensure one-to-one attention to all students.

Name: Priya Umesh
Email: nrityamtx@hotmail.com
Field: Bharathanatyam - Vazhvoor Style
Address: 75 West Shale Creek Circle The Woodlands Tx 77382
Telephone: 281 466 4160
Misc. Info: I am a Bharathanatyam dancer with over 25 years experience in the field. Through my dance school "NARTHANYA" , I have been passing on the valuable traditions of this wonderful artform to those interested in NJ. Now I am moving base to TX and will be available for classes in The Woodlands area, beginning May 2005. For further details, please visit my website at http://narthanya.tripod.com

Name: Vyjayanthi Vadrevu
Email: vyjayanthi.vadrevu@gmail.com
Field: Classically Infused Film Dance, & "bollywood"
Address: San Antonio, TX
Telephone: (224) 628-8016
Misc. Info: My background is primarily in Bharatanatyam dance, with over 10 years of training, with light training in Katahk, Kuchipudi and Odissi as well. I use my dance education to choreograph classically based film dances (similar to the dances in the golden age films of Vyjayanthimala) but also combine this with more contemporary dances (elements of bhangra, hip hop, jazz and modern as seen in many Bollywood films). I have experience teaching both group classes and private lessons to non-dancers and dancers alike, both trained in Indian dance as well as those only trained in other forms of dance. I have tailored my classes from in-depth dance tutorials and workshops to more aerobic, exercise-focused and less technical classes. I am versatile and I am open to working with whatever my students'' and audiences' requests!

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