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South Indian, North Indian, classical, Hindustani,
Carnatic-- are taught in schools and academies
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DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA and MARYLAND
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| Dakshina/Daniel
Phoenix Singh & Company
- a young dance company that
performs and presents Indian forms, such as Bharata Natyam,
and Modern dance, mirroring the multiple identities of
second generation South Asians. Address:1816 New Hampshire
Avenue, Suite 109,Washington, DC e-mail:info@dakshina.org
Desi
Dancercize Invitation
to work out Indian ishtyle!!!!
Here's a chance enjoy Indian Dance uniquely blended
with an exercise routine. It does not matter if have
not learnt dance before. The workout is designed in
such a way that everyone can follow the workout and
learn a different culture while exercising and enjoying
pure movement! You get to learn different kinds of regional
folk dances. Each session consists of 12 classes
over three months. At the end of the session you will
be making others dance to your tunes! We also choreograph
folk dances for parties, weddings for all ages! We conduct
classes in and also perform Bharathnatyam. Our Indian
dance presentations are traditional, innovative and
unique.
Yoga ~ Low impact stretches and Breathing exercises //
Folk Dances ~ From North, South, East, and West
India
Dance Movements ~ Indian Movie music, Indian
martial arts & Contemporary
Contact Email:
Shrushyam@yahoo.com
Ph: (301) 528-7326
Dhoonya Dance School
As profiled in The Washington Post's Express and Washingtonian
Magazine, as the hottest new 'crash course in South
Asian movement!' Dhoonya Dance School offers premier
Indian dance instruction as well as workout focused
classes for adults. Filmi, folk, semi-classical and
bhangra classes for boys and girls of all ages as well
as adults are forming in an area near you! Dhoonya Dance
Troupe also specializes in professional dance services
for weddings, community events, and film, and music
video choreography. Learn to dance for your Wedding
day. We help create customized wedding skits! Contact
directors Kajal at 225-802-9669 or Priya at 856-625-8406.
Email: dhoonya@gmail.com
Chhandayan
11112
Candle Light Lane, Potomac, MD, 20854
School for learning Tabla of Farukhabad gharana Teacher:
Pt. Samir Chatterjee
Now operating in New York and Washington DC metro area.
For details please refer to the website.
Dance To Health Society
(DTHS)
Offers a fitness program which teaches Indian classical
dance Kathak, Folk dances- Bhangra, Garba, Rajasthani,
and Bollywood. Learn an art and stay in shape. Society
also teaches solo or group dances for weddings in Bollywood
and Bhangra style.
email:
kumud_mathur @hotmail.com
or Contact: Ms
Kumud Mathur at (301) 299-3334
Kalairani Natya Saalai
(KNS Inc.)
Bharatanatyam Guru: Rani. A dance
school based in Maryland, USA.
1909 Wooded Way, Adelphi, MD 20783 email:
kns@ranidevi.com
or Phone: 301-439-7264
Kuchipudi Kalakendra
Founder and Artistic director - Subha Maruvada
This dance institution offers pure Kuchipudi style,
located in Gaithersburg, MD.
Contact Subha Maruvada -
subha@spmenter.com
or Phone: 301-330-6624
Kuchipudi
Kalanidhi
Anuradha Nehru-Artistic Director
A premier Institution of Kuchipudi, which teaches the
beautiful and graceful style of Guru Vempati Chinnasatyam.
Anuradha serves as the chairperson of IDEA (Indian
Dance Educators Association), a unique network of about
20 dance organizations, established in 1995 to mainstream
Indian Classical dance in the United States.
Contact 6816 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda, MD - 20817 Tel.
#: (301)469-8529; (202) 361-3067 or
anu_nehru@hotmail.com
Know
India Organization
Dedicated to promoting Indian Culture and Traditions
and bringing it closer to the people of Washington DC
metro area. Activities include Music lessons vocal and
instrumental, Dance Lessons (Bharatnatyam), Language
classes (Hindi, Punjabi), Organizing concerts and dance
performances, Inviting artists from India to perform
Lecture Demonstrations at schools and colleges, Music
Albums, Produce cultural programs for TV and radio.
Konark
Dance School
Konark Dance School is located on two different locations.
The first location is Herndon, VA and the second location
is in Maryland. The director (GURU) of this school is
Jayantee Paine Ganguly. Her focus is classical Indian
dance of Odissi, though she also teaches Kathat,Mohiniattam,
Modern dance, etc.
Contact Tel. #: (703) 450-4291 or
jayanteep@hotmail.com
Mridangam
Artiste
News
for Carnatic Music lovers in Richmond VA. Mridangam
Artiste available for Concerts and Mridangam Classes
in Richmond, VA. Contact
Sriram Rekapalli: 804-248-6587(Mobile)/804-525-6733(home)
or Email:
sriramrekapalli@hotmail.com
Natya Nilayam and Radha Ganesan
Bharata natyam school in Maryland, USA. 13503 Broadfield Drive, Potomac, MD 20854 e-mail: Radha1@comcast.net
Nritya Niketan
Guru: Janaki Rangarajan. Nritya Niketan was founded by Janaki Rangarajan in order to promote South Indian classical art forms- Bharatanatyam and Carnatic music in Virginia. Classes take place in Alexandria (Washington DC area) and Glen Allen (Richmond area).
email:
nrityaniketan@yahoo.com
or Phone: 703-642-9558; 804-360-9501
Natyabhoomi School of Dance
A premier dance institution in
the Greater Washington Area that trains students on
Bharatanatyam, the elegant and extremely popular dance
form of South India. Dance Class Location: Maryland,
Virginia, Washington D.C.
Contact Email:
INFO@DANCE-DC.COM
Ph: (240) 491.3467
Natya Kala Mandir
School of Bharatha Natyam. Classes offered in Baltimore,
MD and York, PA
Dance Class Location: Maryland, Virginia, Washington
D.C.
Contact Email:
Director: Vatsala Srinivas
Ph: (410)561-0414
Rhythmya
School of Dance
This is a modern South Asian dance academy that specializes
in Indian folk, semi-classical, film, and fusion dance
styles. Whether you're looking to explore the rich dance
tradition of the Indian sub-continent, discover a creative
and upbeat way to get active, or find professionally
trained Indian dancers to perform for an event, Rhythmaya
is the answer! We offer children and adult classes throughout
the D.C.-Metro area. Summer session includes bollywood
and bhangra fitness classes! Please contact us today
for further details or to enroll.
Contact: Nirathi Kalavapudi : 571-218-9520 | Mihira
Patel : 202-255-2793 | Mili Mittal : 919-641-6606
E-mail:
rhythmaya@gmail.com
The Spilling Ink Project
Classes will be taught by Vijay Palaparty and Nalini Prakash, co-founders and co-artistic directors of Washington DC-based The Spilling Ink Project. Classes will include fundamentals of Bharatanatyam, Carnatic vocal music, and theory and history of dance. Building on the foundations, advanced classes will include learning repertoire in Bharatanatyam, along with vocal music and theory of dance.
Vijay Palaparty, 1307 Clifton Street, NW, #31, Washington DC 20009.
Contact Email:
spillinginkproject@gmail.com
Telephone - 202 518 9819
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VIRGINIA Indian Dance and Music Schools
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Arpan
Kathak Dance Academy
In Sterling,
VA. Dance Director, Bratati Saha, an authentic Kathak
performer and teacher, is pursuing this dance for many
years and have performed several places in India, Germany
& US. She holds Sangeet Visharad (Bachelor Degree)
in Kathak and is offering classes in Washington DC metroplex
and in Sterling, Herndon, Reston of Nothern Virginia.
For more detials, please call 703-430-9316
Indian
Bollywood Dances
Vanita Kumar is promoting Indian Bollywood dances throughout
the region of Virginia.
Contact Phone: 703-723-9584
Kalavaridhi Bharatanatyam
At Kalavaridhi, Guru Sheela builds upon her gurus' teaching methods, creatively adapting them to each student. Following the traditional curriculum for Bharatanatyam, Sheela teaches both the theoretical as well as practical aspects at each level.
Contact : Sheela Ramanath, Director,
Email: kalavaridhidance@gmail.com
3120 Harrison Hollow Lane, Herndon, VA 20171
Kamallata Singha
“Nritya Rangam-Temple of Dance”
6512 Tassia Drive, Alexandria, VA 22315
Ph: (703) - 339 - 1958 or e-mail: madanzer@yahoo.com
Konark
Dance School
Classes conducted in Odissi, Kathak, Mohiniattam, Modern
Dance, Contemporary Indian dance by Jayantee in Virginia
and Maryland area. "Konark Dance School also provide
staged performances for your weddings and engagements."
Email:jayanteep@hotmail.com
Krishnaveni
Miriyala
Kuchipudi Dance Lessons offered in Ashburn,VA. Krishnaveni
Miriyala is a student of Smt. Vempati Nageswari garu,
Sri Vedantam Ramalinga Shastry garu and Smt. Yasoda
Rao (student of Smt.Shobha Naidu). Lessons offered for
both children and adults.
Contact e-mail:
krianim@yahoo.com
Kuchipudi
dance classes
Mallika Ramprasad , disciple of Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam
is offering dance classes to boys and girls of all ages
and learning levels. Admissions are open and classes
are enrolling now. Covenient evenign and weekend schedule.
In Ashburn, Reston VA, Potomac , MD
Contact 703-889-5577 or e-mail:
kuchipudidance@yahoo.com
Mudra Arts Center
Mudra Arts Center is committed to promoting Indian culture to younger and older generations alike. There’s something for everyone! With our small class sizes, students will receive the individualized attention they deserve. Highly experienced performing artists and professionals offer training in the following fields throughout the year:
Bharatnatyam,Kuchipudi, Oddissi,Kathak,Bollywood Dance, Carnatic - Vocal, Mridangam, Violin, Hindustani - Bhajans - Ghazals, Classical Music,Instruments: Tabla, Keyboard, Flute, Sitar, Violin, Languages: Hindi, Gujrati, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Bengali,Yoga.Contact : Ms. Preeti Email: mudraartscenter@aol.com Ph: (571) 432-6920
Natyabhoomi School of Dance
A premier dance institution in
the Greater Washington Area that trains students on
Bharatanatyam, the elegant and extremely popular dance
form of South India. Dance Class Location: Maryland,
Virginia, Washington D.C.
Contact Email:
natyabhoomi@comcast.net
Ph: (301)762-0343
Nrityaniketan
Guru: Janaki Rangarajan, Student of Dr.Padma Subrahmanyam.
Located in the Washington,
D.C. area, Nritya Niketan was founded by Janaki Rangarajan
in order to promote South Indian classical dance in
the Nation’s Capital.
6244 Shakelford Terrace, Alexandria, Virginia 22312
email:
nrityaniketan@yahoo.com
or Phone:
703-642-9558
Nrithya
School of Kuchipudi Dance Richmond VA
Sarada Jammi, Disciple of Padmabushan Dr. Vempati Chinna
Satyam is teaching Kuchipudi for Beginners, Intermediate
and Advanced students of all ages. Her advanced students
have performed their Rangapravesam. Well versed with
dance, music and thalam, she is an excellent teacher
for boys too. Ph: 804-562-1192 or jammisarada@hotmail.com
Learn
Hindustani Classical Vocal !!!!!!! -- Sterling VA
- Excellent opportunity for kids (5+ and up)
and adults to learn Hindustani vocal and/or light music.
Contact: Sweta Malviya at 703 310 6643 or Email : sweta.malviya@gmail.com
Radhika
Ippatoori - Traditional
Kuchipudi Dance Classes offered in Richmond,VA. Classes
by Radhika Ippatoori student of Sri.A.Sanjeeva Babu,
student of Sri Vempanti Chinna Satyam garu. Email:
radhikapriya_2000@yahoo.com
Roomjhoom Nrityalaya
A Kathak and Bharatnatyam Dance Institution. Roomjhoom Nrityalaya is a dance school based in Fairfax, VA that specializes in Indian Classical Dances Kathak Lucknow Gharana) and Bharatnatyam.Srabanti Roy is the Artistic Director of this school. Srabanti has extensive training from India in these dance forms. She has over 30 years of experience in these dance forms. She is a Nritya Prabhakar (Graduate Degree) in Kathak from renowned Indian dance and music institution Prayag Sangeet Samiti in Allahabad, India. She has been teaching in the DC area since 1996. Please Email: . Please Email: email
room_jhoom@yahoo.com
or call 202-670-1031 for more information.
Swaram School of Music in Ashburn, Sterling and Herndon, VA
Learn Indian music from teachers who have the passion to work with children and adults of all ages. The programs that the school offers are uniquely tweaked and tailored to today's child and adult. We specialize in vocal lessons in 2 different areas: 1. Carnatic Classical Music and Theory and 2. Non-classical music that covers semi-classical, private albums, folk and songs from the Indian cinema (new and old).
If interested, please send email to Email:swaramschool@yahoo.com or call 703.444.8653
The
Academy of Indian Culture & Arts (AICA)
- School offering classes in various
Indian dance and music forms and other cultural areas
in our community. The school hopes to target primarily
the Indian community but would also love to welcome
any other persons interested in learning the centuries
old traditions of India. The school would be within
easy access of residents in the Ashburn, Sterling, Herndon,
Reston, Chantilly and Centreville area. AICA aims to
acquire a not-for-profit status in the near future.
The school hopes to offer classes in the following art
forms: Music ? Hindustani vocal, Carnatic vocal, Bengali
folk, Tabla, Sitar, Keyboard Dance ? Bharatnatyam, Kathak,
Odissi, Fusion/Bollywod, Bhangra Other ? Traditional
Painting, Yoga Classes will start from 10 th September
2006. Contact: Soma Roy @ 703 729 3336 Sabita Panda
@ 703 622 3245 Joyeeta Dasgupta @ 703 880 4647 or Email:
joey_purk@yahoo.com.
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