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CONNECTICUT
Indian Dance and Music Schools
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Bollywood classes (Classical,Funk,Jazz and Bhangra styles of
Bollywood)
Students are exposed to
Indian dances, culture and celebrations and perform at various events throughout the state. Classes in South Windsor, Hamden,
Southington,Farmington, Unionville and Hartford area. Will come over to your location for group of 5 and more
contact: Avni Chauhan phone: 203-721-2987 or e-mail: avnic@hotmail.com
Bollywood / Folk / Kathak / Semo
Classical / Hip Hop dance classes for all age groups
Come and join us for
Bharatnatyam classes opening in Milford, CT area. Classes on weekday evenings and weekends. Dance Guru is Bharatnatyam Visharad and
exponent. Batches will be filled on first come first serve basis, so hurry up and give your child the gift of Indian culture and heritage.
This curriculum links your child to Music, Arts, Literature, History, Theater Arts and Yoga. For further details please Contact Shaily
Jaiswal at Telephone: 860 404 6171 or e-mail: Shailyjaiswal@gmail.com
Bhaktilila Institute of Performing
Arts.
Come and join us for
Bharatnatyam classes opening in Milford, CT area. Classes on weekday evenings and weekends. Dance Guru is Bharatnatyam Visharad and
exponent. Batches will be filled on first come first serve basis, so hurry up and give your child the gift of Indian culture and heritage.
This curriculum links your child to Music, Arts, Literature, History, Theater Arts and Yoga. For further details please contact: Avni
Chauhan phone: 203-721-2987 or e-mail: avnic@hotmail.com
Carnatic Music Classes offered for all
ages and levels
To learn Devaranamas, light music
and bhajans, please contact Lakshmi at 718-323-0216
cell # 718-578324 . e-mail:
carnatic03@yahoo.com
Indian school of Classical and creative dance
Stamford, CT. USA e-mail:
debarati_b@hotmail.com
Gayatri Kalluru
I am thoroughly trained in
Carnatic music for 8 years at Dwaram Venkataswami Naidu Kalakshetra, Visakhapatnam. i also have good experience in teaching carnatic
music.In-person classes are offered for both beginners and advance level students(both children and adults) . Phone/internet classes are
offered only for adults(above 14 years). Personal attention, printed notes, and recordings of lessons will be given to each and every
student.
Please contact Washington Blvd, Stamford, CT- 06902. Telephone : 201 675 0379
or e-mail:
raagavihaara@gmail.com
Sangeetayan,
School of Indian Hindustani music, for students of all ages
Learn: Raagas, Thumri, Tappa, Bhajans, Najrulgeeti and other traditional songs
Branches: Fairfield, Stamford in CT, Westborough, and Hudson / Acton in MA
Teacher: Sagarika
Kanjilal. Contact: (203)353-1667, (508)614-0356 e-mail:
sangeetayan@yahoo.com
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DELAWARE Indian Dance and Music Schools
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Rachita
Nambiar: Proficient in Bharatanatyam &
trained in vocal carnatic music. Offers classes in Bharatanatyam
for beginners & advanced level students in Middletown,
Delaware. Call 304 610 4633 or e-mail:
carnatic03@yahoo.com
Savita
Sreekanth: Proficient in Bharatanatyam &
trained in vocal carnatic music. Offers classes in Bharatanatyam
for beginners & advanced level students 127 Hockessin Dr, Hockessin, DE 19707. Call 304 610 4633
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MAINE Indian Dance and Music Schools
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David Pontbriand
Kathak
offers private lessons for sitar. Studios are located in Portland, Maine - Amesbury, Massachusetts and
Montpelier, Vermont. In addition, lessons are given by special arrangement at other New England locations. Call for information. Call
207 772-0673 or Email: d-ponts@msn.com
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MASSACHUSETTS Indian Dance and
Music Schools
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Bollywood
Dance Class
Dance Class for Solo,
couple & group performances. One-on-one classes available on weekends and weekday contact Neha Singh Thakur in Westborough, MA -
01581. Ph: 617-429-2378 or Email: dancewithneha@gmail.com
Chhandika
Kathak
dance and classes in Cambridge, Andover and Acton. For
registration contact Ph: 617-429-2378 or Email:
chhandika@comcast.net
Fisher Academy of Ballet & Dance Offers instruction in
Bharatanatyam, Bollywood & Bhangra Dance. Indian Dance classes are taught by Shachi Risbud. Other classes available are Ballet,
Modern, Jazz, Tap, Bellydance, Hip Hop, and Yoga. Camps are offered during February Vacation, April Vacation and all Summer. Email: liane@fisherballet.com or Phone: 339-364-8522
Jhumka
Dance Company
A
dance company with complimentary lessons and volunteer
dancers. Email: jhumkadancecompany@gmail.com.
Location: Greater Boston, MA Area
LearnQuest
Academy of Music
108
Elm Street, Suite 2, Waltham, MA 02453. Phone:781-891-8535,
Email: admin@LearnQuest.org
Sri
Kuchipudi Nrithyasadhana in MA
Sri Kuchipudi Nrithyasadhana was established
with a vision to teach the theory and practice of traditional Kuchipudi and impart the skills needed to carry on the guru-sishya
tradition. 'Nrithya Barathi' Sumithira Anand who directs the school specializes in Kuchipudi style and has been performing and
teaching for about 20 years. Students have finished their Rangapravesam under her training. Classes are offered in multiple
locations in Greater Boston.
Phone: (508) 881-0389 ,
Email: nrithyasadhana@gmail.com
Natyanjali School of
Dance
3
Barrister Drive, Westford, MA 01886; Email:
jeyanthir@yahoo.com
Natyamani School of Dance
The the premiere
institution for Bharathanatyam in Greater Boston. Established in 1992, it 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 30 solo dance debuts, national & international programs, and
has held dance productions helping out various charities in New England and India.
15 Cook St, Westborough, MA 01581. Phone: 508-366-5223 or email: natyamanidance@gmail.com
Sangeetayan,
School of Hindustani music, for students of all ages
Teacher: Sagarika Kanjilal
Operating from: Stamford, Connecticut, Westborough,
and Acton, Massachusetts. Contact: (203)353-1667, (508)614-0356.
e-mail: sangeetayan@yahoo.com
Sri Kuchipudi Natyalaya
Indian classical dance
– Kuchipudi Dance Classes for adults and Children (ages 6 & above) in Grafton, Chelmsford and Foxboro MA, by Sailaja
Edupuganti, a Kuchipudi dance exponent for over two decades.
Contact 107 S High St, Foxboro MA .
Phone:(508) 534 1181 ,
Email: sailaja@yahoo.com
World Music Guru
Online Indian music
lessons - on WorldMusicGuru, one-on-one private lessons, talented gurus worldwide in all Hindustani/Carnatic.
Phone:(978)392-9309 ,
Email: rajpuranik@worldmusicguru.com
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NEW HAMPSHIRE Indian Dance and
Music Schools
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Aangikam.Com
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Milan Street, Nashua, NH - 03063 Phone: (603) 889-3783
Aradhana-NH
Devoted to preserving, propagating and increasing awareness
of Carnatic music at the grassroots level throughout
the NH and greater Boston area. By offering quality
music lessons, interactive lecture-demonstrations and
sponsoring performances at community events, Aradhana-NH
serves as the premier centre for Indian classical music.
Contact Smt. Sandhya Sridhar. 60 Timberline Drive, Nashua,
NH 03062 Tel: 603-888-7925 or Email: nashuasandhya@gmail.com
Indian Music
Studio
We Teach Hindustani Classical and Light Music Specializing in Vocal ,Tabla and Instruments for all the Age
groups. Located in NH border convenient commute from Greater Boston ,Maine ,VT and North NH.
Please contact 603-888-3605 or Email: surshiksha@gmail.com
Himanshi Kathak Dance Academy
The dance academy strives to pour this priceless art/dance to those who not only crave for the joy but also believe in its spirituality
that is felt up and down the spine. Our goal is to prepare students with health and spiritual gains, in addition to our core of Kathak’s
story telling with mathematically artistic presentation.
Please contact 8 Cherrywood Drive, Nashua NH, 03062. Ph.6179823147 Email: himanshikathak@gmail.com
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PENNSYLVANIA Indian Dance and
Music Schools
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Archana
Dance Academy
Dance teacher: Shaily Dadiala
Learn the oldest Indian classical dance form- Bharatnatyam;
and Indian filmi dance from an experienced teacher at
the most convenient location in town- Middletown community
center, Levittown, PA.
Email address :
shailydadiala@yahoo.com
Bharatha
Natyam Classes in Scranton, PA
Indian classical dance - Bharatha Natyam classes for
adults and Children(ages 6 & above) in Scranton,
PA, by Eswary Sriram, a Bharatha Natyam dance exponent
for over a decade. Bharatha Natyam consists of expressive
and pure dance forms that includes eye, neck and facial
movements and a vocabulary of hundreds of hand gestures.
Phone (570)342-3531 or email eswarysriram2004@yahoo.com
Bharatadarshana-School
for Dance (Bharathanatyam) hailing from Chennai serves
the sacred art of Bharathanatyam 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, now establishes
its footprint in the USA's Keystone state, Pennsylvania
at Exton. Soujanya is an experienced teacher and has
been an avid student, a performing artiste and a teacher
of Bharatanatyam since 24 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. Contact: Soujanya Madhusudan.
Email : soujanyamadhu@gmail.com or
Telephone 484 879 6590
Courtyard Dancers
Based in Pittsburgh PA offering Kathak and Bollywood lessons. Established for over 10 years, and performing all
over the world, it is one of the elite dance companies in the country.
Contact Naina Roychowdhury Phone 215 850 7131 or email: naina1231@gmail.com
Diwakar
Performing Art Group, Inc.-Professional
Bollywood Choreographer & Instructor with 10 years of experience in Bollywood choreographing and performing
with many of the big Indian stars and professional choreographers is now running his own performing arts group
in the U.S. and India offering his talents to young aspiring artists to learn Bollywood, Indo-Western, Hip-hop, Modern
Jazz, Filmi Classical and Folk dancing. Classes offered in the PA, NJ area. Expanding classes to the NYC Metro
area.
Maitrayee Patel
Teaches Hindustani Classical Vocal Music , Pennsylvania area
Maitrayee teaches the fundamentals of notes and explains Raag and Taal with simple analogies that the students
can understand. She introduces music related games and light songs in her curriculum to maintain student's interest.
email: mittu_patel@hotmail.com, Phone: 610-918-9677
Monima
Bhayana -- Kathak, Giddha & Bhangra
Any
body who is interested to learn these dance can contact:
Mansfield, Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2709
Phone: 412-921-6122 or Email:
Mbhayana@aol.com
Navanritya Dance School
Highly trained and experienced dancer offering classes
at reasonable rates in greater Philadelphia area. Trained
in Bharatnatyam, Manipuri, Kathakali,Indian ballet/contemporary
dance and experienced in a variety of Indian Folk dances,
fusion style and dance dramas Philadelphia, PA Email:
teach_ad@hotmail.com
Nataraja
Performing Arts
At Nataraja, there
is place for every one who loves to dance. For those
who want to learn, for those who could not learn before
but still long to & for those who love dancing.
Address: 3055 Highley Road,
Audubon, PA 19403
Artistic Director --- Sunanda Gandham
Contact Email nataraja2003@comcast.net or Phone: 610-631-2291
Pamela Siva Manalan
Contact : Allentown : Pamela Siva Manalan, Phone 610-797-2799
email: pamelasiva@yahoo.com,
Teaches Bharatha Natyam in Lehigh valley , Pennsylvania
area
Rachita
Nambiar: Proficient in Pandanallur style of Bharatanatyam
& trained in Carnatic vocal music, offers classes
for beginners & advanced level students at the HARI
temple, Harrisburg,PA. Contact for sessions,timings
& other details. Email:rachita_anambiar@yahoo.com
or Phone:717-657-1108
Sargam Music Classes
To learn Hindustani Classical Music and
Light music like bhajans,gazals and bollywood music. Classes held on one on one basis.Taught by a highly trained and accomplised singer of
the Tri State Area.
Phone 610-792-9273 or Emil: Jayati_Mukherjee
Shrutilaya
Institute of Fine Arts
Odissi dancer and choreographer, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone (412) 820-2532 or Emil:
Sreyashi Dey
Soma Mukherjee -
Bharatanatyam Instructor
Highly trained and experienced
dancer offering classes
at reasonable rates in greater Philadelphia area. New Hope, PA, Phone: 215-862-2402 or email: Email:
somarobin@yahoo.com
Three Aksha Institute of Performing Arts
based
in Philadelphia, specializes in presenting choreographies in Kalakshetra style of Bharatanatyam . Three Aksha
is recognized for its artistic development in Bharathanatyam, and also in developing choreography within the parameters
of traditional classical Indian culture. Viji Rao is director of the Three Aksha Institute, which hosts dance performances, workshops and
lecture demonstrations. Viji is a professional Bharathanatyam dancer with over two decades of experience in performing and teaching . In
addition to classes in Devon Three Aksha has its branch offices in North East Philadelphia, Allentown, PA and Girard College,
Philadelphia
Contact : Viji Rao, Phone number: 215-969-8603 or Emil: threeaksha@hotmail.com
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RHODE ISLAND Indian Dance and
Music Schools
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MANISHA - Center for the Science & Art of Living
Center for Yoga, Dance, Cooking,
Sanskrit, Child Servitude Eradication
Providence RI 02903
Shanthi Muthu Phone: 401-490-0200 or Emil: shanthi_yoga@yahoo.com
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VERMONT Indian Dance and Music Schools
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Gabe Halberg
Gabe is dedicated to spreading
knowledge of the tabla and Hindustani classical music throughout New England. He teaches regular classes in Burlington, VT and Hampton
Falls, NH and gives performances throughout the region.
Phone: 802/454-9336 or Emil: gabe@tabla-vermont.com
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