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Abhinaya Dance Company A professional dance company dedicated to promoting traditional dance forms of south India.
52 Harold Ave. San Jose, CA 95117 
Phone: 408-983-0491
Artistic Director's studio: 408-354-2068 
Fax: 408-983-0492 
Email: abhinaya_sj@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. Contact: (415) 454-6264
Address: 215 West End Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901

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

Anjana Rajan
Disciple of Rukmini Devi Arundale of Kalakshetra. A fine exponent of Bharata Natyam

Bal Bharti School Teaches Indian languages, classical dances and Hindustani and Carnatic classical music
Fremont CA 94539
Ph: 510-657-6048

Bharathi Kalalaya
3392 Seldon Court, Fremont CA 94539
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.

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

Chitresh Das Dance Company Oakland CA
32 Saint Charles Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132
ph: (415)499-1601 / fax: (415) 479-2724

Chhandam School of Kathak
Dance Artistic Director: Chitresh Das
The Works, 2566 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley

Cultural Integration Fellowship
2650 Fulton St., & 3rd Ave., San Francisco
(415) 759-8060

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lasya Academy of Dance
Director - Vidhya Subramanian
Bharatanatyam
Sunnyvale
Ph: 408-257-7961
Old No: (408) 733-2625

PAMPA (Prabhath Academy for Music and Preforming Arts)
1263 Kiely Blvd,
Santa Clara, CA 95051, USA.
(408) 243-2623

Ramaa Bharadvaj and Angahara Ensemble
Eminent dancer, brilliant choreographer, and teacher/educator of Indian Classical Dance , California, USA.

Raga Ranjani School of Music
Locations: Torrance, Chatsworth, Thousand oaks
TEL: (310) 542 3216

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

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

Sankalpa School of Dance
Bharatanataym school in California run by Nirupama Vaidhyanathan
Ph (510) 623-9010 Email: sankalpadance@yahoo.com

Shakti School of Bharatanatyam
Classes in Bharata Natyam offered by Viji Prakash. Classes in Woodland Hills, West Los Angeles, Torrance, Orange/Anaheim Ph. (310) 837-5875

Swaranjali 
Hinduatani Classical Music and Bhajans, Ghazals, Geet Lessons for all age groups and all levels by professionally trained, experienced, Radio and TV singer with 5 National awards , in Woodland Hills CA. 
Ph (818) -313-9219 
Email: nkamini7@hotmail.com

Vishwa Shanthi Dance Academy 
Promoting peace and harmony through dance and yoga 
Shreelata Suresh
1775 Yorktown Road, San Mateo, CA 94402
contact email: 
Ph:650-248-3269
Email: shreelata@shreelatasuresh.com

Trivalley School of Dance -- Kalaikoil
Classes in Vedic Chanting, Yoga, Carnatic vocal, Bharatanatyam at two convenient east bay locations.
6715-G, Dublin Blvd, Dublin CA 94568 And
1193, Bluebell Drive, Livermore, CA 94551
Contact Email:  Swetha Dixit:swethadixit@comcast.net  Phone: (925) 449-3714

Vedic Dharma Samaj
3676 Delaware Drive, Fremont

Colorado

Raga
Denver, CO
TEL: (303) 442 9980
Learn sitar, sarod, vocal and others from senior disciple of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, Pandit Ravi Shankar and Pandit Nikhil Banerjee. All levels, call Akbar School (303) 442 9980

Hawaii

Yamuna Wali 
“Nyika” 
2316 Calle Halcon 
Santa Fe, NM 87505 
Ph: (505) - 992 - 0287 
e-mail: yamuna@cybermesa.com 

Kalakendra
Society for the Performing Arts of India, Portland Oregon

Kalalaya School of the Performing Arts
Training in Bharatha Natyam and Carnatic Music in Seattle, WA.
e-mail: shobha_raman@hotmail.com

Anita Ratnam and Arangham
A user-friendly site on this powerful artist, her background, etc. Click on the "Shopping" icon to get details of her excellent Dance directory.

Taalim School of Indian Music
Tabla Classes and Workshops Conducted under the guidance of internationally-acclaimed musician: Pandit Divyang Vakil.
Email: taalimschool@yahoo.com

JoyceK Paul.com
A user-friendly site on this Joyce K Paul.

Vidyanjali
A twenty-five year old organization started by Vaideeshwar and Jaya Doraiswamy in Canada with goals to promote and glorify the Indian arts, cultures and traditions.

Sharon Lowen
A Very insightful interview with Sharon Lowen of Detroit, USA who is leading Odissi dancer.