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CONNECTICUT
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Anu
R Sharma's Leela Prabhu Theater Arts
Classical Indian
Theater & Dance, Professional Performance Company
& Dance School
Address: 35 Wildcat Road, Burlington, CT 06013 Phone:
860-404-7784
e-mail:
anil@nrithya.com
or
leeladancetheater@hotmail.com
Bollywood classes (Classical,Funk,Jazz and Bhangra styles of Bollywood)
Milford,Connecticut,US.
Classes held on all weekdays and weekends. Bollywood moves are made simple and taught through a medium of fun,love and values.Please call for further details.
About Instructor :Trained in Indian classical and folk dance under renowned dancer Dr.Tushar Guha of Nrtiyanjali, in Bollywood style by-Shiamak Davar Institute of Performing Arts and in Jazz by The Danceworx (Artistic Director-Ashley Lobo).She also organized Bollywood workshops in Mumbai called Rhythm and as instructor has taught over 100 students. Contact Sucheta Pal(SUCHI) at Telephone: 203 283 9187
or e-mail: suchetapal1@gmail.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
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
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MAINE Indian Dance and Music Schools
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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
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 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.
15 Cook St, Westborough, MA 01581. Phone: 508-366-5223 or email: sridevi_thirumalai@yahoo.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
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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
Bollywood at Salsita by Alpita
Address: Salsita Dance Studio, 1624 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146. Day and Time: Every Wednesday at 6:30 pm
An award winning and experienced dance instructor/choreographer offering classes in center city Philadelphia. She is highly trained in Indian classical Bharatnatyam and Salsa. Her dance styles also includes Hip-Hop, Jazz, Contemporary, Indian Folk(Garba, Raas), Bhangra, and other Latin dances such as Tango, Ballroom, Merengue, Bachata, and Cha-Cha. Alpita brings together Latin and South Asian music and movement to create a modern and exciting fusion with facial expressions and has developed a style that is uniquely hers. Her rich dance background and high energy have led to her success as a performer, director and teacher. Alpita teaches Bollywood at Salsita Dance Studio. She is an accomplished performer as a part of South Asian Performing Artists (SAPA) at Rutgers University, Art in Motion Latin Dance Company (AIM) and as the director and choreographer of Bollywood dance group Naach Meri Jaan Productions in Philadelphia. She is also available for Private lessons, Workshops in your City, Entertainment, Judging, Coaching and choreography for wedding or other events at a reasonable rate.
Contact Instructor: Alpita Patel : 732-713-8750 or Email: alpita24@hotmail.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.
Indian Music Lessons
Instruction in
Indian Classical and Light Music (Philadelphia 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
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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