Classical Indian dance and music of different genera -- South Indian, North Indian, classical, Hindustani, Carnatic-- are taught in schools and academies across the US. In this and other pages of the Art and Culture section of GaramChai.com you will find extensive listings of academies, dance, music and other schools. This comprehensive collection is unique on the web since most other music academy, dance school, institutes or listings of gurus on the web are either classifieds or restricted to a few cities. 

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Abhinaya Dance Company A professional dance company dedicated to promoting traditional dance forms of south India. Contact 4950 Hamilton Ave., Ste. 105, San Jose, CA 95130. Phone: 408 871 5959 or Email: abhinaya_sj@yahoo.com  

AeroDance
A premier dance school with a curriculum that is geared towards providing quality instruction in Classical, Semi-Classical, Ethnic and Bollywood,Modern and Fusion dance programs. Aerodance academy is based on strong classical foundation and we strive to direct the current generation to appreciate all styles of dance.All the dance styles incorporate steps that are based on students’ aptitude thereby bringing the best out of them. Dance lessons are offered to kids from as young as 2 and up. Students are geared towards specific cultural events and competitions.Students are finetuned with perfect movements,expression and grace before they step on stage .Readiness of a student is checked before enrollment. Aerodance offers classes in a well equipped dance studio.We offer dance worshops by world folk and classical dance artists every last sunday of the month .The academy is currently a member of CID-UNESCO and NDEO.
Studio address:5258 New Park Plaza , Newark, California 94560 or Email: ranjani_manda@yahoo.com  

Ali Akbar College of Music
Offers study in North Indian classical music. Four 8-week sessions a year are taught by master musicians Ali Akbar Khan and Swapan Chaudhuri. Classes are offered in vocal, instrumental and tabla. All are welcome.
Address: 215 West End Ave San Rafael, CA 94901  Contact: (415) 454-6264

Bharathi Kalalaya
3392 Seldon Court, Fremont CA 94539    Phone: 510-490-4629
Carnatic Music, Hindustani Music,Bharatanatyam,Kathak, Odissi,Kuchipudi, Sitar, Harmonium, Keyboard, Tabla,Violin,Mridangam, Flute. Bharathi Kalalaya is a School for Indian music and dance, whose main goal is in the dedication to promoting all forms of Indian Performing arts to perfection. The diversity and knowledge of its artists provides the best for the students.

Bharatha Natyam Dance class offered in Sunnyvale
Address: 486 Teak Terrace, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Shirni Surapaneni impresed the audience with elegance - Hindu:7/26/2002 | Shirni's dance recital, a feast to eyes. - Citizen:10/16/2000 | Shirni enthralls the audience with her expressive movements - The New India Express: 10/15/2000. Contact: shirni.surapaneni@gmail.com Telephone--- 408 306 6529

Chhandam School of Kathak and Chitresh Das Dance Company
Founded in 1980 and is dedicated to the preservation, promotion and education of Kathak dance and Indian Culture. Based in San Francisco, the company performs internationally and most frequently throughout the US, Canada and India. 2325 3rd St. Suite #320, San Francisco, CA 94107. or ph: (415)333-9000

Darlene's Dance 'n' Such
42400 Blacow Road, Fremont

Duniya Dance Company
Offers group classes, private lessons, and performances in Bhangra and Bollywood Dance throughout the Bay Area. Classes are taught by Joti Singh, Artistic Director of the company. Call 510.213.1537 or E-mail: info@duniyadance.com

Ghungroo Dance Academy
Pinole, CA 94564.  Bhangra/Hip Hop,Giddha, Filmi Dances, Theme Dances, Traditional Folk Dances
Phone (510) 758-4117

Jyoti Kala Mandir
Jyoti Rout: Classes held in Fremont, Berkeley, Sunnyvale
Ph: 510 412 2165

Jayanthi Sridharan
Bharatanatyam in North Valley, San Jose
Phone (408) 251-3438

Jaya Swaminathan
Trained professional and a performing artist. Having learnt both forms of classical music- Carnatic as well as Hindustani and with a vast experience of teaching students of varying age groups, she is into teaching Hindustani Classical Vocal / Bhajans/ Devotional Music for beginners as well. Classes are offered at Cupertino. Online classes are offered as well.
Telephone:- 408-7927323 Email:jaya.vidyasagar@gmail.com

Kalanjali Dances Of India
Directors: K.P & Katherine Kunhiraman. Bharatanatyam
San Leandro, Berkeley, Sacramento, Walnut Creek
Phone (510) 526-2183

Kala Vandana Dance Center
Sundara Swaminathan, Bharatanatyam
San Jose, Los Altos, Fremont
Phone (408) 578-3703

Kala Mandir Art School
Bay Area, CA
Contact : Kala Ghaty Phone: (510) 668-1494 or Email:kalamandir25@hotmail.com

Kuchipudi Art Center
A dance school focused on the traditional Indian dance form of Kuchipudi, founded by Sunita Pendekanti. The school’s philosophy is to train young dancers in the field of Kuchipudi art stressing mainly on abhinaya and lasya while helping understand the theory behind the ancient art form. The school has conducted several Kuchipudi workshops for the students in the bay area over the last several years. The students of the school have won several awards in classical dance competitions of major festivals conducted by local and national cultural associations.
Telephone 510-557-4086 or Email:Sunita_Pendekanti@yahoo.com

Aparna School of Dance
Mecklenberg. Irvine, CA 92620
Ph: (949)874-3662  or (949) 552-9043 · Fax: (949) 552-3662  Email: Ramya Harishankar  

Arijit Bal Indian classical vocal, light songs, film and modern songs are taught with special care and very scientific way in Los Angeles, Chatsworth - California.Arijit Bal is a prodigious master and virtuosic performer of the classical Music tradition. As a dedicated teacher, his greatest pleasure is to spread his knowledge and experiences among his students with special scientifically sound and voice techniques to develop a strong and flexible voice and a strong base in the music tradition. Contact 
Phone: (818) 775-1558  or Email: arijit_bal@yahoo.com  

blue13 dance company & The Blue School
Professional Choreography, Live Performance, and Instruction for children and adults in Bollywood, Bhangra, Kathak, Neo-Kathak (Signature Style of blue13 dance company), Modern, Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Belly Dance, Hip Hop, and more! Locations all over Los Angeles, World Wide Performances and Workshops. Artistic Director/Executive Director: Achinta S. McDaniel. email: achinta@blue13dance.com; Phone:(310) 739-5369

Bharathiya Nritya Kendra
Classes in Classical Dance of Northern India, Kathak, for all ages by Puram Kumar. Classes in Cerritos, Diamond Bar and Cypress, CA area. For more information, call (714) 891-3799

Bellytwins
Neena and Veena - Artistic directors, choreographers and teachers of Ishq Duniya Dance Company - specializes in Dances of India (Bollywood, folkloric, classical) and Dances of the Middle East (Egypt, Lebanon, Gulf, Iran, etc), as well as international shows. Based in Hollywood, CA

The Centre for Mohiniyattam
Agoura Hills, California. The Centre for Mohiniyattam offers regular classes and intensive workshops taught by renowned Mohiniyattam exponent, Vijayalakshmi, daughter and disciple of Guru Bharati Shivaji. Contact Phone: (818)-879-0263 or E-mail: centreformohiniyattam@gmail.com

Devinder Bassi School of Music
Locations San Fernado Valley, Simi Valley, Diamond Bar, torrance and Los Angeles
For more information, call (818) 885-6095

Indian classical vocal.
Indian classical vocal, light songs, film and modern songs are taught with special care and very scientific way in Los Angeles, Chatsworth - California. Arijit Bal is a prodigious master and virtuosic performer of the classical Music tradition. As a dedicated teacher, his greatest pleasure is to spread his knowledge and experiences among his students with special scientifically sound and voice techniques to develop a strong and flexible voice and a strong base in the music tradition.
Contact: Arijit Bal: (818) 775-1558 or Email: arijit_bal@yahoo.com

Isai Sangam Inc.
An Academy to promote Inidan Music and culture
Cerritos, CA 90703   Ph: (562) 802 8462

Kuchipudi Art Center
A dance school focused on the traditional Indian dance form of Kuchipudi, founded by Sunita Pendekanti. The school’s philosophy is to train young dancers in the field of Kuchipudi art stressing mainly on abhinaya and lasya while helping understand the theory behind the ancient art form. The school has conducted several Kuchipudi workshops for the students in the bay area over the last several years. The students of the school have won several awards in classical dance competitions of major festivals conducted by local and national cultural associations.
Contact Sunita Pendekanti. Telephone 510-557-4086 or Email: Sunita_Pendekanti@yahoo.com

Malathi Iyengar & Rangoli Dance Company
14748 Morrison Street, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403.
Phone: 818 788 6860 or Email: msiyengar@yahoo.com

NamasteKidz
The first Indo-American Educational & Cultural Academy. A place where your children and grow,learn and be a part of the South Asian Community (Indian). Offers classes in Hindi for Babies(mommy & me), Hindi Toddlers, All levels of Hindi Language age 5- 15 years, Bollywood Dance, kathak and bhangra.
Expanding Soon. Looking for experienced teachers
Contact : Nikki Sood Bhatia Email: info@namastekidz.com or Phone: (818) 512-8888. Classes Held in Canoga Park, CA.

NDM Dance Studios
Located in Little India in Artesia, California, NDM offers dance classses in Bollywood Dancing, Bhangra, Folk, and Groom & Bridal dance training. 17711 S. Pioneer Blvd, Artesia, CA 90701. Call 562-402-7761 

Ramaa Bharadvaj and Angahara Ensemble
Eminent dancer, brilliant choreographer, and teacher/educator of Indian Classical Dance. Greater Los Angeles metro area, Orange County , California, USA. Contact Ramaa at:714 / 983-6096 (USA)

Raga Ranjani School of Music
Locations: Torrance, Chatsworth, Thousand oaks. Address. 17633 Kornblum Ave, Torrance, CA 90504. Telephone: (310) - 489 - 5760   

Ragaswara School of South Indian Music.
Irvine, CA 92618 Classes offered in veena, vocal and theory. Group and individual classes available. Call (949) 453-8011

Savithri Arts Academy
Conducted by Dr. Sinduri. Offering dance lessons in Bharatha Natyam, Kuchipudi & Sri Lankan folk dance styles.
25 East Newman Ave., Arcadia, CA 91006 &  Sanatana Dharma Temple & Cultural Center, 15311 Pioneer Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650

Sundar Kala Kendra: School of Kathak Dance
Anjani Ambegaokar, Founder, teacher, M.A in Kathak dance, trained by Pt. Sundalaljee Gangani.  Phone (909) 595-8934

Sangeet School of World Music - Tanpura
Sangeet provides a direct access to the diverse cultural tapestry of Los Angeles as a microcosm of the world. We provide intimate experiences of traditional and contemporary artistry of the highest level through authentic and innovative education and creative performance events in various Los Angeles communities from Pasadena to the Westside. 790 Colorado Blvd, suite 903d Pasadena CA 91101. Contact (626) 240-0920 or E-mail:zpaulz@gmail.com

Shakti Dance Company
Classes in Bharata Natyam offered by Viji Prakash, Artistic Director/founder, Professor of Dance, UCLA. Classes in Woodland Hills, West Los Angeles, Torrance, Orange/Anaheim. Address: 10360 Dunleer Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90064. Ph. (310) 837-5875 or Email: bharatanatya@yahoo.com

Kamini Music 
Vocal Hindustani Classical Music and Bhajans lessons for all age groups and all levels by professionally trained, experienced, Radio and TV singer with 5 National awards , in Simi Valley -93063 CA
Ph: 805-842-2776 or Email:  or Email: indianmusicclasses@gmail.com

Soorya Dance Company or www.shanthala.org 
Bharathanatyam Classes in Woodland Hills by renowned teacher from Bangalore. A national award winner in dance, with more than 15 years of teaching experience and over 2 decades of performing all over India and USA. Children and Adult classes available. Contact Sushma Mohan sushmakasthuri@hotmail.com Ph : 818-357-5313 or 22135, Victory Blvd, Woodland Hills CA.

KalaMitra Bharatnatyam Dance School
Roseville/Sacramento, California
Contact : Bhuvana Phone: 510-259-8003 or Email:Bhuvana.Natyam@gmail.com

Sangeet Bharati Academy of Indian Music
Classes for all ages in Hindustani Music in Sacramento/Elk Grove area. > Instruction in North Indian Classical music as well as bhajans and ghazals is provided by teacher trained at Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, New Delhi with Sangeet Visharad. Many years of teaching experience. Also available for performances and lecture/demonstrations. Contact Heera Kulkarni at (916)-683-1914 or E-mail:sangeetbharati@hotmail.com

Sri Sri Krishnsaraya ( ODISSI )
Vishnu Tattva Das - (Founder~Director)
1106, Prospect Ave, Apt. no : 111, Santa Rosa, CA 95409.

Abinaya Arts Academy
Premier Bharathanatyam dance Institution in San Diego. Call Aler Krishnan 858-678-0024 or Email:  alerk@hotmail.com

SUR Music & Dance Academy
Learn Vocal (Hindustani, Carnatic, Bhajan, Film & Light Music), Harmonium, Keyboard (Indian), Dance (All forms, Bollywood, Fusion), Sitar, Tabla, Guitar (Indian). Group & Privte classes. Regular weekly classes and also few sessions before any occasion or function. Classes held in multiple locations in Southern California (LA to San Diego). Online classes available too. All ages. Performances opportunities are available.
Contact: (714) 322 7876 or Email: info@suracademy.com

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