Teachers & Performers of Indian Music & Dance
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Name: Arathi Arun
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Indian Classical Music ( Carnatic Style)
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
Telephone: 07455276367
Misc. Info: Indian classical music classes for all ages, conducted in Birmingham and Leicester, UK, by Arathi Arun, who has an experience of 15+ years in this field. She has won 200 + certificates in music competitions (classical, light music and semi-classical) in India. Classes include Carnatic lessons, bhajans and theory of Carnatic music. Study materials are provided along with this very organised and intense vocal training method. After reaching a certain level in their training, students are given performance opportunities to showcase their talent in public events. Arathi Arun is a very devoted and passionate teacher, who encourages her students to do their best and provides them with a high quality training in this divine art of Carnatic music, the soul – stirring music style of South India. If you are interested in learning Carnatic music from Arathi Arun, please contact her by the phone number or email address mentioned above.
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Name: Rajesh Chauhan
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Classical vocal, Harmonium and keyboard – Bhajans, Ghazals,
Location: Birmingham UK
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Birmingham based musician with 25 years experience in Indian classical music. Collaborated with many national and international artists.
Name: Hina Chavda
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bollywood and Kathak
Location: Birmingham
Telephone: 07790362817
Misc. Info: Hina and Co provide Indian, Bollywood and classical dance performances and entertainment. Be it a corporate, social or live event, workshop or class, we are able to provide professional entertainment and training for all kinds of events. We are happy to offer a variety of dance repertoires including, Bollywood, Bhangra. fusion, classical Indian, Kathak, or a mixture of the above. For more information please contact Hina and Co. on 07790362817 or visit us at www.hinaandcodance.com
Name: Aneissha Chebolu
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Classical Music Vocal (Carnatic), Light-Classical, Semi-Classical
Location: Coventry, West Midlands
Telephone: 07884470673
Misc. Info: Classes from beginner level to advanced level. Lessons in person or online – you choose. Several years of experience having even taught kids. Students have performed at several events and concerts. Can also train in semi-classical music, light-classical and fusion music (Indo-Western). Performed several concerts and won many competitions and awards.
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Name: Amarjit Gill
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Giddha, Bhangra and Bollywood Dance classes
Location: Birmingham B44 0HF
Telephone: 07572408108
Misc. Info: Haripa are A U.K based female dance group (founded/run By Amarjit Gill). We seek to promote awareness of Giddha, Bhangra and Bollywood dance styles to the wider community (Giddha and Bhangra are folk dance styles from Punjab, North India). We are available to perform all over the U.K at all kinds of public, corporate and family events (e.g., weddings, birthday parties, concerts, festivals, music and arts events, video shoots, charity events, promos etc.) Our style of dance is a unique choreographed blend of Giddha, Bhangra and Bollywood. Our moves are energetic, exuberant and display feminine grace. Join us: If you are interested in joining Haripa. Please get in touch (female only and over 18).
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Name: Dr. Kamakshi. K.
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Veena,and vocal
Location: Walsall, West Midlands.
Telephone: 07729525911
Misc. Info: Teaching vocal and veena classes at Balaji temple, Dudley, Birmingham.
Name: Gurmeet Kaur
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla
Location: United Kingdom, Birmingham, Wolverhampton
Telephone: 07450660575
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Name: Mrs Jayasri Rama Krishna
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic Classical Flute & Guitar
Location: Wolverhampton, Birmingham
Telephone: 07415862152
Misc. Info: Classes for playing Carnatic classical music on flute & guitar.
Name: Jagdis Kumar
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bhangra & Punjabi Folk Arts
Location: Realtone Arts Centre, 34 Cliveland Street, Birmingham, B19 3SH
Telephone: 0121 359 1888 & 07976 708810
Misc. Info: Through interactive workshops and seminars “Dance Sansaar” endeavour to educate, engage and entertain audiences from a diverse background in the vibrant, energetic and enduring traditions of Punjabi folk arts. As an organisation, we want to increase cultural understanding through the medium of dance, music and visual arts. For information visit us on www.dancesansaar.com. “Dance Sansaar” also offer training as part of a programmed training day or as a stand alone experience. Our senior trainers use their extensive skills in music and dance to engage delegates in activities that build team spirit, lift morale, alert co-ordination and generate a positive atmosphere.
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Name: Prof. Himadri Lahiry
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla
Location: 18 Barbel Drive, Wolverhampton, WV10 0TQ
Telephone: 01902 739228 / 07580802642
Misc. Info: Prof. Lahiry with his wizardry of fingers, is highly sought after as tabla player. He has fascinated and excited listeners for many years in the UK, USA. UAE, India and abroad. He has accompanied tabla with India’s finest singers, maestros and soloists. He has developed an unique style of his own, which is the combination of four gharanas he learnt from Ustad Munne Khan, Lalanji, Ustad Keramatulla Khan, Bhuneshwar Pandey, Harisadan Goswami and Pandit Jnan Prakash Ghosh. Prof. Lahiry’s book on “Tabla Playing Made Simple” is used as text book in many music schools in the UK, Australia and USA. Prof. Lahiry has more than 40 years of tabla teaching experience and produced some fine artists.
Name: Swarn Lota
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Sitar
Location: Coventry
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Coventry Performing Arts.
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Name: Sabir Masih
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla (Banaras gharana)
Location: Birmimgham
Telephone: 07586128618
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Name: Alison Noonan
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: String quartet playing Bollywood music
Location: Coventry UK (but we play nationally)
Telephone: 07890 388065
Misc. Info: http://www.bollywood-string-quartet.co.uk. We play a growing selection of Indian Bollywood music. We perform regularly at Indian weddings and corporate events.
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Name RagaRani at Asian Arts Music Academy
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Hindustani – vocal, instrumental
Location: Sutton Coldfield & Erdington West Midlands
Telephone: 07440383691
Misc. Info: Learn to sing classical Indian music – health and happiness for you, your children and friends. The raga form is a perfect distillation between spiritual, physical, intellectual and emotional energies. Further information can be found at www.schoolofeverything.com. Raga Rani for beginners/ intermediate – £10 per hour group class. For one-to-one students or Skype users – £20 per hour. Personal or group tuition in Villa Academy, Erdington B23, West Midlands, UK; Masterclass workshops with visiting guru/ustads throughout the year.
Name: Pritpal Singh Rai
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla
Location: Tipton, West Midlands, U.K
Telephone: Mob: 07554017034
Misc. Info: Student of late and great Pandit Sharda Sahai of the Benares Ghrana. Available for performing and teaching.
Name: Vinayak Akash Ramcharan
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bansuri, Harmonium, Tabla, & Dholki
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, UK, Grosvenor Road,
Telephone: 07584025366
Misc. Info: Student of Julia Ohrman, whom is a student of Pt. Hari Prasad himself.
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Name: Sarvar Sabri
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Telephone: 0121 622 3135
Misc. Info: Sarvar Sabri is an internationally renowned tabla player (Ajrada Gharana), composer and teacher, and son of the sarangi maestro Ustad Sabri Khan. His versatile work includes composing for and accompanying dancers, instrumentalists and vocalists from many different backgrounds. Sabri teaches tabla classes at Sonia Sabri Studio Baithak House in Digbeth, Birmingham. Private tuition and advanced master-classes are also available. For more information please visit www.sarvarsabri.com
Name: Sonia Sabri
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kathak
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Telephone: 0121 622 3135
Misc. Info: Sonia Sabri is an acclaimed Kathak dancer based in the UK, with an international reputation for her technical virtuosity and the fresh approach that she takes to her art form. In addition to her regular touring and performance work she is a teacher of Kathak, holding regular classes at Sonia Sabri Studio, Baithak House in Digbeth, Birmingham. Private tuition and advanced training are also available as well as performance opportunities through her youth dance company, Kathakaars. For more information please visit www.ssco.org.uk
Name: Miss R Dulasee Maheswara Sarma
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Veena
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Telephone: (+44) 07866 546 107
Misc. Info: Will be taking one-to-one classes in Birmingham and online classes through Skype.
Name: Nithiya Sathish
E-mail: [email protected]
Field: Veena
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
Telephone: (+44) 0724506350
Misc Info: Have completed more than 10 years experience in Veena and will be taking one to one classes as well as online classes through Skype or Whatsapp.
Name: Solihull Carnatic & Tabla Music Circle
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic/ Karnatik classical vocal & Tabla
Location: Shirley, Solihull, Birmingham, UK
Telephone: 07737067574
Misc. Info: Website – http://www.carnatic-circle.com. Learn the nuances of Carnatic vocal from an experienced teacher hailing from a musical family. Carnatic music predominantly originates from South India, but has an universal appeal across all sections, language being no barrier. Group lessons at beginner/intermediate levels at reasonable rates. Participants get an opportunity to accompany other musical instruments during practice. For those requiring one to one or Skype lessons, please contact. Tabla group lessons are conducted for children and adults on weekends. Lessons include theory and the necessary preparation for Grade exams conducted by the Open University. All lessons conducted in Shirley/ Solihull.
Name: Sree Bharathalaya Academy (Performing Arts, Culture, Languages and Supplementary School)
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Regular courses on Bharathanatyam, Kathak, Veena, Carnatic Vocal, Violin, Mirudangam, Tabla, Sitar, Keyboard, Drums, Guitar, Yoga, Outreach Classes, Dramatic Art, Language classes Tamil and Hindi, 1, 2, 3 GCSE and A Level on all subjects and coaching for SAT’s and 11+ Entrance Examination.
Location: 366, Middlemarch Road, Radford, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV6 3GR, United Kingdom
Telephone: 02476261925; 07539935959
Misc. Info: Website – sreebharathalaya.org.uk
Name: Harjit Singh
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla, Dholak, Dhol
Location: West Midlands
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Classes are free and at different locations in the West Midlands.
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Name: Kopal Vedam
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kuchipudi Dance
Location: Kaivalya Academy of Art and Culture, Coventry, United Kingdom
Telephone: 07855705974
Misc. Info: Master of performing arts [Kuchipudi] from University of Hyderabad. Have more than two decades of experience as a professional dancer and performer. Learnt under eminent gurus like Voleti Rangamani, Anuradha Jonnalagadda, Deepika Reddy. Performed in various prestigious festivals throughout India and abroad. Recipient of “Scholarship for young artists” by Ministry of culture, Government of India. Have deep knowledge of dance and its related subjects. Recently started conducting classes – two days a week, preferably Saturday and Sunday. Interested candidates, please contact on the above mentioned phone number.
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