Teachers & Performers of Indian Music & Dance
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Name: Seema Arora
E-mail: [email protected]
Field: Bollywood songs
Location: 21, rue de la parabole, Cergy saint christophe – 95800, France
Telephone: +33 (0) 65 12 88 70 5
Misc. Info: Learned classical music. Please contact for performance or for information about classes.
Name: Association Ragasanga
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla, Hindustani Violin, flute Bansuri, Sitar, Bollywood dance
Location: 99 Rue du Presbytère , 59182 Montigny-en-Ostrevent, Nord, France
Telephone: +33 (0) 3 27 95 50 18 / +33 (0) 6 75 71 76 59
Misc. Info: Please contact for performance or for information about classes and workshop. http://www.myspace.com/ragasanga
Name: Association Saptak Sutra
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla, Sitar, Vocal, flute Bansuri, Bollywood Song
Location: 28 rue Voltaire 93100 Montreuil, France
Telephone: Tel 0033(0) 6 29 90 91 25
Misc. Info: Please contact for performance or for information about classes and workshop.
Name: Tristan Auvray
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla
Location: 6 rue Paul Albert, 75018, Paris, France
Telephone: +336 13 24 65 39
Misc. Info: Student of Pandit Shankar Gosh (from Calcutta) I organise next workshop with him in France in April.
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Name: Sagar Barua
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Vocal (Bengali folk, modern, Hindi/ Urdu Gazal)
Location: Paris, France
Telephone: 0615623102
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Name: Nabankur Bhattacharya
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla
Location: 95 Rue Consolat, 13001 Marseille, France
Telephone: 07-60-74-91-77
Misc. Info: http://www.myspace.com/nabankurbhattacharya
Name: Bidushi Sudeshna Bhattacharya
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Sarod
Location: 9 Rue Crudere 13006 Marseille, France
Telephone: +33612580903
Misc. Info: www.sudeshnasarod.com , Master degree from University of Varanasi
Name: Debashish Brahmachari
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla
Location: Carcassonne, Aude, South of France
Telephone: 00 33 6 09 20 20 65
Misc. Info: Please contact for performance or for information about classes and workshop.
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Name: Srinwanti Chakrabarti
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Odissi, Dance Education , Choreography
Location: Paris , France.
Telephone: (m) 09433196241 (res) 9874567605.
Misc. Info: www.srinwanti.com Srinwanti Chakrabarti (Odissi)- a danseuse par excellence. Srinwanti has been pursuing the Gharana of Padmavibhushan Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra for last 20 years. Srinwanti Chakrabarti is an internationally acclaimed Odissi (Indian classical dance form) dancer, choerographer and dance educator. Presently she is pursuing and researching on dance therapy to extend dance for therapeutic services. Srinwanti is the founder and artistic director of Srijati – A Centre For Art And Culture based in Kolkata. Srijati is a research oriented cultural institute which has been functioning successfully since 2000. Srinwanti, a postgraduate in sociology, has dedicated herself to the rhythms of dance which became vibration of her life.
Name: Anuvab Chatterjee
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla
Location: Paris 75011, France
Telephone: 06 95 49 43 97
Misc. Info: http://www.anuvabchatterjee.webs.com
Name: Raphael LeCorre
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla
Location: 6, rue Charles Gounod 92500 Rueil Malmaison
Telephone: 0147515076
Misc. Info: Student of Pt Krishna Govinda (Paris), Ustad Fayaz Khan and also Kalu Zeria (Manchester, UK) Graduated from the Prayag Sangit Samiti of Allahabad (India). Give tabla course 30 Euro for one hour
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Name: Balaji Naik D.
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Dance (Bollywood, South Indian dances, folk dances)
Location: Ris Oringis, Paris
Telephone: 751135086
Misc. Info: i have experience of 10 years in field of dance teaching. I have participated in major dance and reality shows in India and have won in them popularly known for Bollywood and Western style dancer in all major universities in Hyderabad, India.
Name: Nicolas Delaigue
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Sitar, Hindustani Music
Location: Lyon, 69004 (France)
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Performer, sitar and Hindustani music teacher in France. Info at http://www.nicolasdelaigue.com
Name: Poonam Dhemre
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Contemporary Indian and Bollywood dance
Location: Paris, France
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Have learnt Bharatnatyam, a traditional Indian classical dance form, for 6 years. Extremely passionate about dance and would love to show you a little flavour of Indian dance and culture. Home classes possible.
Name: Subhash Dhunoohchand
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla
Location: 4, Allée du Cap, 268 Sidr F de Mahy, St Pierre, 97410, Reunion Island
Telephone: 0262252061
Misc. Info:
Name: Arnaud Didierjean
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Dhrupad vocal…
Location: Lyon – France
Telephone: 00 33 6 64 73 01 60
Misc. Info: www.arnauddidierjean.fr – Nada Yoga, chant dhrupad…
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Name: Jocelyne Fournier
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kathak Dance
Location: Jocelyne Fournier (Presidente) Naghma France 34 rue des Fontinettes Calais 62908 France www.naghma.co.uk:
Telephone: 0044 7984994877
Misc. Info: Jocelyne’s classes are held in Pas De Calais France Wednesdays and Thursdays all year round except the months of July and August. December and May special classes are held by her guru Pandit Hirarlal from the Jaipur gharana follows by a Gala of Kathak dance. Her classes are also held in UK on Saturdays and Sundays. She has a masters in dance and oriental ballet. Check out www.naghma.co.uk for more info.
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Name: Laurent Gherzi
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla
Location: 12, rue E. Milan 13008 Marseille
Telephone: 04 91 71 78 02, 06 83 76 71 77
Misc. Info: Ecole de Zakir Hussain (pendjab) Cours toute l’année sur Marseille et Toulon. www.duosaaj.com, https://www.youtube.com/user/DuoSaaj
Name: Mansi Goyal
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bollywood dance, gujarati garba and raas
Location: 14 rue martignon, 92500 Rueil Malmaison, France
Telephone: +33 0953 55 1685
Misc. Info: Bollywood dance and Gujarati garbha and rass will always relieve you from stress and will always keep you in proper spirit with lots of enthusiasm and happiness…
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Name: Ofra Hoffman
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharathanatyam
Location: Paris, France
Telephone:
Misc. Info: www.ofra-dance.blogspot.com
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Name: Megha Jagawat
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bollywood and Kathak Dance
Location: 6 rue chappe, 75018 metro anvers
Telephone: 0033616892746
Misc. Info: I am a dancer who is giving classes in Paris for all kind of Bollywood (classical, semi-classical, disco, folk,) songs. I have given many shows of Bollywood for the big event companies of the world. I belong to a family of Kathak dancers who served in the courts of late maharajas of Jaipur dynasty. Along with my husband Kamalkant I have also performed in all big classical dance festivals of Europe, and still performing under the guidance of my guru and father in law Pandit Girdhari Maharaj. see my work at www.triwat.org
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Name: Kamal Kant
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kathak Dance, Tabla
Location: 6, rue Chappe 75018 Paris France
Telephone: Tel: 0033(0) 6 16 89 27 46 (Mobil)
Misc. Info: www.triwat.org
Name: Seycha Karpagam
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatanatyam Dance Performer and Teacher
Location: 70, Rue Philippe de Girard, Paris 75018 :
Telephone: 0609216846 / 0169431403
Misc. Info: Accomplished Bharatanatyam (classical Indian dance) dancer. Achieved excellence under the tutelage of guru Jayashree Narayanan. Attained her bachelors in performing arts from Pondicherry University, India. Extensive teaching experience in India & France. Currently performs and conducts Bharatanatyam dance classes at her institute “Bharatanjali” in Paris.
Name: Karunakaran
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kathakali
Location: Paris France
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Full training and graduation from Kerala Kalamandalam. Based and works in Paris but also travels world-wide giving workshops and performing. www.kathakali.eu
Name: Naushad Kawa
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Hindustani classical, soufi Bollywood vocalist
Location: Paris – France
Telephone: +33 6 43 21 19 12
Misc. Info: Naushad Ali Kawa is a classical and Sufi playback singer from the Pink City, Jaipur. Naushad started his training in singing from his uncle Amanat Ali Kawa at a tender age of 3 years. Also, have received Rajasthan Ratan from Ministry of Indian Cultural – Rajsthan. Proud of Jaipur, Today He is performing in the world like South America, south Africa, Gulf, Asia, Europe
Name: Latif Ahmed Khan
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla
Location: Paris, France 92110
Telephone: 06 23 53 61 15
Misc. Info: De la garana de Delhi, purab baj, Ajrara baj. http://www.myspace.com/latifkhan
Name: Satish Krishnamurthy
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Mridangam, Ghatam
Location: 7 rue Beausoleil 22640 plenee jugon france, :
Telephone: 0683547960
Misc. Info:
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Name: Ms. Maitryee Mahatma
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kathak
Location: Ms. Maitryee Mahatma chez Monique Ponz-vèra 3 rue du 8 mai 1945, boite 34, Les Lilas 93260 France
Telephone: 0033 – (0)6 67 39 02 90
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Name: Julien di Maiolo
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla
Location: 24 Rue St Michel, Marseille, Bdr, 13, France
Telephone:
Misc. Info:
Name: Nihar Mehta (Association Saptak-India)
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla/ Pakhawaj
Location: Nihar Mehta. 12 Rue Edith Duhamal, 06230 Villefranche sur mer. France
Telephone: 0626524814 / 0493018921
Misc. Info: Tabla Player, Teacher and Production of Concerts & Master Class. Facebook – Tabla In-Europe / www.tablaineurope.com
Name: Aritraa Mitra
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kathak
Location: Paris
Telephone: +33 753480407
Misc. Info: I have been practising Kathak for the last 26 years under the tutelage of guru Bandana Sen, one of the greatest living exponents of Kathak and a student of Pandit Shambhoo Maharaj. You can see videos of my dance performance in the following you tube links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDEmb9z6Lm8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uO9rbTWKKZY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEl1f9omyf8
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Name: Fred Nortes
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla, Oriental Percussions
Location: Lille, Northern France
Telephone:
Misc. Info: – Studying tabla since 2002. – Student of Shri Amit Chatterjee (Kolkatta) since 2008. Lineage: Pandit Shanka Chatterjee. Tabla curriculum Pracheen Kala Kendra: Sangeet Bushan Final (3rd Year) Tabla Certificate in 2011. Pracheen Kala Kendra.
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Name: Colombel Olivier
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla
Location: 22 rue Reniere, Bordeaux, Gironde, 33000, France
Telephone: 00-33-603157459
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Name: Apoorv Paliwal
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Classical vocals (Khayal)
Location: Garches, Paris, France
Telephone: +33754006500
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Name: Sreenath Pillai
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Indian Classical Music (Carnatic Vocal)
Location: Residence Notre Dame 20 Rue Lyderic 59800 Lille France
Telephone: +33- (0)6.68.22.87.47
Misc. Info: I have a Carnatic Vocal (Senior) certificate and had learnt music for 15 years in Mumbai, India before moving to Lille, France this year for my masters degree in engineering. I have given a few concerts and stage performances in India. I also have learnt Hindustani classical music for 2 years in Mumbai, India. I have been teaching music in India for the past three years and would like to start a batch here preferably on weekends. The charges would be € 20/hour.
Name: Vidushi Bhavana Pradyumna
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic Music and Bharatanatyam.
Location: Paris, France
Telephone: 0786756286
Misc. Info: Bhavana Pradyumna is an accomplished Carnatic musician and Bharatanatyam Dancer. She has completed her Masters in Carnatic Music from the University of Madras and has rendered many concerts from past 13 years in India, USA and France. She is a Disciple of renowned musicians Chitraveena Ravikiran and Chitravina Narasimhan. She is a graded Artist of the All India Radio. She is trained in Bharatanatyam by renowned gurus Dr. Vid. Malini Ravishankar, Vid Anuradha Vikranth. She is also conferred the title “Sri Ramanuja Paaduka Sevaka”. She is the Co-founder of “Kalavardhini(r)”, an institution of fine arts. She also provides vocal support for Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi programs. Bhavana has worked as artist affiliate and director of South Indian ensemble at the Emory University, USA teaching Carnatic music and also worked at Kalaivani School in Atlanta, USA as artistic Director teaching Bharatanatyam. She offers music lessons individually and over Skype.
Name: Rishab Prasanna
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bansuri
Location: Paris, Nice, Toulouse
Telephone: (+33) 6 999 432 80 / 6 23 01 96 38
Misc. Info: http://rishabprasanna.webs.com/
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Name: Jyotika Rao
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatnatyam (performances and classes)
Location: 60 rue des vignoles – paris 75020 – France
Telephone: 06 64 32 86 30
Misc. Info: https://www.facebook.com/bharatanatyamjyotika
Name: Dr. Megha Talegaonker Rao
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: North Indian Classical Music (vocal & Tabla)
Location: 78 Rue Eduard Villant Villaurbanne 69100, lyon (France)
Telephone: 0695 175 489
Misc. Info: I am Indian classical vocalist in Hindustani music. and I teach tabla also. I am performing many places in India and France. Presently, I am living at Lyon (France)
Name: Pauline Reibell
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatnatyam, tango dance
Location: Paris
Telephone:
Misc. Info:
Name: Emilie Reveret
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Mohiniyattam
Location: Clermont-Ferrand, France
Telephone:
Misc. Info: http://mayadhara.chez.com/
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Name:Dr Sunny Sandhu
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: vocals, guitar, ukulele, and Bansuri
Location: St Paul de Vence 06570, France
Telephone: +33673569794
Misc. Info: I studied Allopathic medicine in India and later studied Dhrupad for 2 years under Ustad Asad Ali Khan Padma Shri Rudra veena mastero. I teach music therapy based on Dhrupad and Ayurvedic practices. I also sing folk songs from Kabir and Bhagat Jalan Das. I have also written songs in Punjabi, English and French. Winner of 2020 beyond creativity awards by Beyond Music Foundation – Switzerland, for Indian vocals on track called “Si Ghan”. Class costs 30 euro per session, Pay for 10 sessions together it is 200 euros. www.atelierom.guru
Name: Lav Kumar Sharma
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Sitar and Tabla
Location: 2 rue Blaise Pascal Champihny sur Marne, France also in Rouen, France
Telephone: 01.48.82.22.31
Misc. Info:
Name: Sharmila Sharma
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kathak Dance
Location: 3 Villa Caillebotte 92390 Villaneuve la Garenne France
Telephone: 0033147947256
Misc. Info: Website-www.sharmilasharma.com
Name: Shivkumar
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Hindustani Classical Vocal
Location: Nanterre – France
Telephone: 033- 645 12 12 98
Misc. Info: Shivkumar – known for his best rendering of Hindustani classical, semi-classical, devotional, Hindi, Marathi, Sanskrit bhajans, sufi, gazhals, qawalli, mantras, chants, etc… Shivkumar is equally educator of all this forms of Indian music. Shivkumar is based Paris – France. Founder and president of Swar Foundation – India and Swar International – France which works for the promotions of Indian arts, music and culture all over. Collaboratied with various artists from France. Shivkumar is having 5/6 music bands in Paris he plays Indian classical, world music, Fusion for more information please visit– http://www.ptshivkumar.com http://www.swarinternational.org http://swarfoundation.org
Name: Ajit Singh
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Sitar (Performer & teacher)
Location: 7 Grand Rue 07200 Aubenas (Ardèche), France.
Telephone: 04 75 93 60 20
Misc. Info: “…..Following a long family tradition of Gwalior Gharana, which over countless generations has produced many great masters (pandits) of Indian stringed instruments; Ajit Singh is known to music lovers in India and around the world for his sensitive approach to his instrument and his art.” he gives performances, work shops and instructions/classes for Indian classical music; and he offers a special work shop on “sound energy” (3/5 days)can be booked to joining it for in Europe and in India . His schedule ; May-Oct…..France (Europe) Nov.—Apl. in India (South) for more details, please do write! http://www.angelfire.com/va/visitvaranasi/ajitsitar.html web search ; ajitsitar
Name: Subeg Singh
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bollywood Mohammed Rafi Songs
Location: 3 rue andré perdrix 28200 Chateaudun.
Telephone: 0033- 617433671/ 0033-762106812
Misc. Info: Learned classical music . Please contact for performance & for information about classes
Name: Hiély Sylvie
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Sitar
Location: 12, rue E. Milan 13008 Marseille
Telephone: 04 91 71 78 02, : 06 83 76 71 77
Misc. Info: Cours toute l’année sur Marseille et Toulon Style Beenkar. http://www.duosaaj.com/, https://www.youtube.com/user/DuoSaaj
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Name: Vashvi Thaker
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Dance teacher (Indian classical – Bharatnatyam, Bollywood, Indian Folk, Semi-classical, Spiritual [Yogic])
Location: Paris, France
Telephone: Landline: 01 43 31 70 26, Mobile: 06 77 40 33 49
Misc. Info: Pursued my Bachelors & Masters in Performing Arts (Bharatnatyam). Also, have received National scholarship from Ministry of Indian Cultural – Delhi. Having 6 years of teaching experience and experience of national level stage performance.
Name: Juilee Thakare
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bollywood( Indian Film) Dance, Yoga
Location: Versailes, France 78 000
Telephone:
Misc. Info: 8 Euros per class. Dancing and yoga help you stay in shape as well as keeps your mind stress free and helps body release endorphins.
Name: Thevarajah Mylvaganam
Email: [email protected]
Field: violin
Location: France, Paris
Telephone: 0685149215
Misc. Info: I am a well-know violin master from Sri Lanka. I have been playing violin since I was 5 years old. I participated as violin artist at many concerts and arrengetrams in around the world.
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Name: Maitri Varma
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatnatyam dancer
Location: Resid home 512, rue Christophe Coulumb, Massy -91300
Telephone: +33759243262
Have learnt classical dance and performed few other styles as well. Very passionate about dancing . Please contact for performance or any assistance in teaching.
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