{"id":2166,"date":"2021-05-27T13:54:02","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T13:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chandrakantha.com\/?page_id=2166"},"modified":"2021-06-13T23:40:20","modified_gmt":"2021-06-13T23:40:20","slug":"illinois","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chandrakantha.com\/learning-music-dance\/teachers-and-performers\/illinois\/","title":{"rendered":"Illinois"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"156\" src=\"https:\/\/chandrakantha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/teach-perf-sitar.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chandrakantha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/teach-perf-sitar.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/chandrakantha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/teach-perf-sitar-300x47.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chandrakantha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/teach-perf-sitar-768x120.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Teachers &amp; Performers of Indian Music &amp; Dance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<!-- March20_4_2020 -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-0047309040523061\" data-ad-slot=\"9410001606\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>A<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Acharya Per\u00adforming Arts Academy Inc<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:asha.apaainc@gmail.com\">asha.apaainc@gmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Carnatic Clas\u00adsical Bharathanatyam dance, Key\u00adboard, Yoga, Shloka (Teaching &amp; Perfor\u00admance)<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Naperville, Aurora, Schaumburg, IL<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 630-281-2859<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> A versatile and pro\u00adfes\u00adsional dance and music artists are con\u00adduct\u00ading Carnatic classical and Bharathanatyam dance, key\u00adboard, yoga, shloka classes. Each class is formed to teach basics as well as particular dances \/ songs for kids and adults. Please go to http:\/\/ashaacharya.org\/ for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Akshaya Music Academy<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:akshayamusicacademy@gmail.com\">akshayamusicacademy@gmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Vocal<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> 1304, E. Algonquin Rd, # 1-G, Inter\u00adnational Village Apartments, Schaumburg,IL-60173<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> (847) 665 8062<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Learn to sing Indian clas\u00adsical, dev\u00adotional &amp; film music in an interesting &amp; unique style. A very well experi\u00adenced, young &amp; talented teacher with a teach\u00ading experi\u00adence of about 15 yrs. Teaching students of all age groups starting from 4 years up to &#8230;(You are never too old to learn!) Classes are con\u00adducted Tuesday through Sunday. Enrollment in the academy requires pre-registration. Students can appear for music exams in both theory &amp; practicals &amp; get certified from School of World Music after getting trained under Mrs. Minu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>B<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Ms Anjana Bhatt<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:anjananbhatt@gmail.com\">anjananbhatt@gmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Harmon\u00adium and vocal (Hindustani clas\u00adsical music, light songs\/ sugam geet, Bhajans, baalgeet\/ children&#8217;s songs, old Hindi film songs)<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Hoffman Estates, IL &#8211; 60169<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 847-594-4204<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> I have done Bachlors in music (vocal- Hindu\u00adstani las\u00adsical) and have teach\u00ading experi\u00adence of 5 years in music insti\u00adtutes. I have been giving pri\u00advate tuitions for 8 yrs. I have also given solo and group song per\u00adformances at dif\u00adferent festi\u00advals and insti\u00adtutes in India and was a radio artist in Baroda, India for a couple of years. I have recently rendered my voice in a music album called &#8216;Angnama Nache Mor&#8217; which is a collection of popular children&#8217;s songs in Gujarati. I can give theory and practical classes (individual \/ group) for har\u00admonium and vocal, teach light songs\/sugam geet, bhajans, baalgeet \/ children&#8217; songs and old Hindi film songs to anybody who is inter\u00adested in music and is above 5 yrs. Please con\u00adtact me at the above mentioned address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Dr. Tapan Bhattacharyya<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:robichakra@yahoo.co.in\">robichakra@yahoo.co.in<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Hindu\u00adstani Vocal (Lessons &amp; Perfor\u00admance)<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Homewood, Il. 60430.<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 708-957-7135.<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Instruction is given as indi\u00advidual lessons, or in groups. Classes held during weekday evening (7:30 \/ 8:30PM), and week-ends. http:\/\/darbarimusicschool.com\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Bolly\u00adwood Groove<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:info@bollygroove.com\">info@bollygroove.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Bolly\u00adwood and Bhangra<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Multiple Studio Locations<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 312-77-BOLLY<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Bolly\u00adwood Groove is a premier Bolly\u00adwood and Bhangra dance \/ fitness company. We teach at multiple locations includ\u00ading Chicago, Evanston, Skokie and Schaumburg. Featured on NBC, ABC, Groupon, Sun Times and WCIU, our classes are known for their quality content, joyfulness and effectiveness! We also have a pro\u00adfes\u00adsional dance troupe that per\u00adforms at all public and pri\u00advate events includ\u00ading weddings, corporate events and more. ( http:\/\/www.bollygroove.com\/classes\/class-schedule\/ )<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Bolly\u00adwood Rhythms<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:info@bollywoodrhythms.com\">info@bollywoodrhythms.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Indian Folk and Bolly\u00adwood Dancing<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Naperville IL 60564<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 630-357-9293<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Bolly\u00adwood Rhythms is a dance studio dedi\u00adcated purely to the art of Bolly\u00adwood dancing. We provide pro\u00adfes\u00adsional dance train\u00ading and dance per\u00adformances for con\u00adcerts, stage shows, schools, corporate events, weddings, public and social events. web\u00adsite : www.bollywoodrhythms.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Sandip Burman<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:Sandipburman@hotmail.com\">Sandipburman@hotmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Tabla, Sitar, Voice &amp; Tabla Tarang<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Chicago, Naperville &amp; Schaumburg, IL<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> Cell: 773-294-2091<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Inter\u00adnationally touring musician teaches Indian rhythm and melody in Chicago, IL, Naperville, IL &amp; Schaumburg, IL USA- especially during the U.S. Summer. He teaches all ability levels: Children to Adult. Additionally, while touring he teaches in Australia (Sydney, Brisbane, Newcastle &amp; Melbourne), Singapore, Vancouver, Canada and Mexico City, Mexico. He is also avail\u00adable for lessons via video conferencing and Skype. Please visit his web\u00adsite: www.SandipBurman.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>C<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Archana Chandrasekaran<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:archana@bharatanatyamchicago.com\">archana@bharatanatyamchicago.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Bharata\u00adnatyam dance<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Multiple locations in Chicago area; classes at stu\u00addents&#8217; homes \/ nearby location.<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 3126780611<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> www.bharatanatyamchicago.com Bharata\u00adnatyam begin\u00adners classes offered by Archana, who has 18 years of dance experi\u00adence. Pandhanallur and Kala\u00adkshetra style with theory, yoga and breathing tech\u00adniques useful for dance taught during ses\u00adsions. Private and group lessons offered at your home\/ nearby location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Chicago Kathak Insti\u00adtute &#8211; Dancing Petals<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:gurmeet@dancingpetals.com\">gurmeet@dancingpetals.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Dance &#8211; Kathak<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Various locations in Chicagoland area (Wheeling, Buffalo Grove, Downers Grove, Naperville)<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> (847) 571 8026<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Open to all ages and levels. Learn Indian clas\u00adsical dance Kathak &#8211; A dance form characterized by story-telling through body gestures and facial expressions. Technical aspects include intricate rhythmic patterns executed with graceful movements, pirouettes and precise footwork. Web\u00adsite &#8211; www.DancingPetalsKathak.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Kiran Chouhan<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:kiranchauhan2003@yahoo.co.in\">kiranchauhan2003@yahoo.co.in<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Kathak<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Elk Grove Village, IL 60007<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 847\/985-9142<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Ms. Kiran Chouhan is an inter\u00adnationally known artist who has spent over 20 years studying, teach\u00ading and per\u00adforming Kathak under the direction of the legendary Pandit Birju Maharaj. Ms. Chouhan has shown her talents not only as a dancer but also as a choreo\u00adgrapher. In addition to numer\u00adous per\u00adformances in India, Ms. Chouhan has per\u00adformed in China, Russia, Kenya, France, Germany, U.K. and the United States. I conduct classes pri\u00advate and group. Please email me for more infor\u00admation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>D<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Dancing Stars Global<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:DancingStarsGlobal@yahoo.com\">DancingStarsGlobal@yahoo.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Bolly\u00adwood Jazz for all ages and Bolly\u00adwood Zumba for Teens\/Adults<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Multiple Locations<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong><br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Checkout our web\u00adsite www.dancingstarsglobal.com for more infor\u00admation and specials. We specialize in Bolly\u00adwood dance classes for kids and Zumba Fitness for teens\/ adults. We get an oppor\u00adtunity to per\u00adform all over. Taking Registration now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Dhruti Desai<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:kalarpan.dm@gmail.com\">kalarpan.dm@gmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Bharata\u00adnatyam &amp; Creative Dances, Indian Folk Dances, Vocal-Hindustani Clas\u00adsical &amp; Semi-Classical Music<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Glenview, IL 60025<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> (847) 834-0745<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Kalarpan School of Indian Dance and Music in Glenview, IL offers classes in systematic train\u00ading in Bharat\u00adnatyam and creative dances, authentic Indian Folk Dances, Vocal-Hindustani Clas\u00adsical and Semi-Classical Music. The Artistic Director Dhruti Desai is a per\u00adforming artist and an educator in dance and music. She has a Master&#8217;s degree in dance and a dip\u00adloma in music and 10+ years of teach\u00ading experi\u00adence. She has per\u00adformed widely in India and the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Lopamudra Banerjee Dhar<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:banerjee.lopamudra75@gmail.com\">banerjee.lopamudra75@gmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Indian contem\u00adporary dance, Bolly\u00adwood dance<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Naperville, IL, USA<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 630-369-6046<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Lopamudra was trained at the Ananda Shankar Centre for Per\u00adforming Arts (ASCPA). Started in 1987, ASPCA is an institution India, which imparts train\u00ading in the Shankar Technique of New Age Dance evolved by the artistic genius, the late Uday Shankar. Lopamudra originally trained in this style but her train\u00ading has given her the potential to compose and choreograph in other Indian styles which include folk and the latest rage &#8220;Bollywood Dance&#8221;. She is an instructor at Sonia&#8217;s Dance Rhythm in Naperville, IL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>E<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>F<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>G<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Gandharvi (Moumita Chatterjee)<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:chatterjee.mou2009@gmail.com\">chatterjee.mou2009@gmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Vocal<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Wheaton, IL, 60187, USA<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> (224) 619 6147<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Learn to sing Indian clas\u00adsical, dev\u00adotional &amp; film music in an interesting &amp; unique style. The music school Gandharvi is conveniently located close to Wheaton Metra station. For last 20 years she is getting trained in and practicing Indian clas\u00adsical music. She has per\u00adformed in dif\u00adferent events and venues in and around Chicago area and also in schools and colleges in West Bengal, India. She recently started offering Hindusthani clas\u00adsical, Rabindra sangeet, Bolly\u00adwood-style sing\u00ading lessons to inter\u00adested stu\u00addents. http:\/\/moumitachatterjee.com\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Gullapudi Raman Kumari<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:gramankumari@rediffmail.com\">gramankumari@rediffmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Odissi Dance<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Champaign, Il 61820<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> Home-217-351-9012<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Cell- 217-721-8643<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>H<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> H. Ramakrishnan<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:hramakrishnaiyer@yahoo.co.uk\">hramakrishnaiyer@yahoo.co.uk<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Carnatic vocal, Nanasankeertham, Mridangam, Kanjira and Konnakkol<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Bloomington, Il 61704<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong><br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> www.hramakrishnan.com &#8211; I have been per\u00adforming and teach\u00ading music and various per\u00adcus\u00adsion instru\u00adments. I also have been honoured by the state govt of Tamil Nadu which conferred on me, the &#8220;Kalaimamani Award&#8221; for conserving the dying art form of konnakkol. : Konnakkol is a very unique art form where you vocally render the per\u00adcus\u00adsion syllables and accompany a regular Carnatic classical concert. I would be happy to pass on this 300 year old artform to anybody who is interested and also teach Carnatic vocal, namasankeertham and various per\u00adcus\u00adsion instru\u00adments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>I<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> I-RADHA (Indian Rhythms Arts Dances Heritage Academy)<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:i-radha@hotmail.com\">i-radha@hotmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Bolly\u00adwood dances, Acting classes, Arts classes<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Elk Grove Village and Libertyville Illinois<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 847-483-4158<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> I-RADHA is a not-for-profit organi\u00adzation. I-RADHA&#8217;s mission is not only to keep our Indian heritage alive in the trad\u00aditional way, but to take it to new heights. I-RADHA offers Bolly\u00adwood Dances, acting and arts classes for all ages and gender. We provide the oppor\u00adtunity for our stu\u00addents to per\u00adform on stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>J<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Gauri Jog<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:gaurijog@hotmail.com\">gaurijog@hotmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Kathak<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Schaumburg, IL 60194<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 847-755-9625<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> I teach Kathak (an Indian clas\u00adsical dance) to inter\u00adested people in Chicagoland area. Dance &amp; music is my passion and I look forward to hear from anyone who wants to know\/ learn Kathak dance. Check out http:\/\/www.gaurijog.com\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>K<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Kala Eternal Rhythms<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:kertabla@gmail.com\">kertabla@gmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Tabla, Pakhawaj, Dholak, Naal, Dhol<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Hanover Park, IL 60133<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 630-670-3954<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Raju Deshmukh learned the art of tabla play\u00ading from guru Shree Chuttanlal Pakhawaji of the Banares Gharana. This art was passed down to him in the clas\u00adsical music trad\u00adition of guru To Disciple. Raju earned his music degree from M.S. Uni\u00adversity of Baroda, India. He has continued his pursuit of this art by work\u00ading with the honorable tabla maestro Swapan Chowdhury, an instructor at the Ali Akbar Music College in San Rafael, California. Recently he has also started learn\u00ading from Pt. Ashok Maitra. As a pro\u00adfes\u00adsional per\u00adformer, he believes his stu\u00addents will be part of a new gener\u00adation of mus\u00adicians who seek to learn and appreciate the tabla as a trad\u00aditional Indian art-form. At Kala Eternal Rhythms school, train\u00ading is avail\u00adable for begin\u00adners as well as experi\u00adenced stu\u00addents. Intense train\u00ading offered through work\u00adshops with world renowned artists at various times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Kalapriya Center For Indian Per\u00adforming Arts<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:education@kalapriya.org\">education@kalapriya.org<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Bharata\u00adnatyam, Kathak, Bolly\u00adwood<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Classes Held in Lemont, IL, Hyde Park, IL, Downtown Chicago<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 312-436-2789<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> www.kalapriya.org Kalapriya pro\u00advides dance education to children, introducing them to the joys of movement, music, and imagination through Indian clas\u00adsical dance forms. Drawing from cultural trad\u00aditions that have been evolving over centuries, stu\u00addents of all ages, backgrounds, and dance experi\u00adence are welcomed into the academy&#8217;s fold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Sudha Kalavagunta<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:lasyasudha@hotmail.com\">lasyasudha@hotmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Kuchi\u00adpudi Dance\/ Bharatnatyam<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Bloomington Il-61704 Usa<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 309-661-9575<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Sudha Kalavagunta M.com (Accounting), M.A (performing arts) is a popular Kuchipudi, Bharata\u00adnatyam, Andhranatyam dancer. She has given world wide per\u00adformances and also per\u00adformed before former prime minister of India Sri P.V. Narsimharao, former President of India Sri K.R. Narayanan, former Vice President of India Sri S. Krishnakant and several other dignitaries. She is an A-grade artist of Door\u00addarshan and appeared on TV screen several times. She is the recipient of scholar\u00adships from Central Sangeet Natak academy, New Delhi, India. Ministry of Human Resources, Govt. of India, Potti Sree Ramulu Telugu Uni\u00adversity Hyd, India. Visit us: www.lasyasudha.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Uma Vyjayanthimala Kallakuri<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:kskallakuri@hotmail.com\">kskallakuri@hotmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Kuchi\u00adpudi, Bharatnatyam<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Bloomington, IL-61704, USA<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 309-661-9371<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Uma per\u00adforms and teaches both Kuchi\u00adpudi and Bharatnatyam. She is an &#8216;A&#8217; grade artist for Door\u00addarshan &#8211; TV network, India; ICCR empanelled artist; per\u00adformed exten\u00adsively in India, Japan, Oman, Dubai and USA; published research oriented articles on dance in various magazines and news papers; choreographed dance productions include solos &amp; dance-dramas like Tiruppavai of Andal etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Karida&#8217;s School of Orientale Dance\/Kari Dotson<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:karida@karidazahava.com\">karida@karidazahava.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Bolly\u00adwood<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Springfield IL 62704<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 217-241-8370<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> www.karidazahava.com. Dance instructor since 1987. Director of &#8220;The Bolly Dollys&#8221; and &#8220;Troupe Zahava&#8221;. Teaching Bolly\u00adwood group choreographies, Garbha \/ Dandiyaa, and Bhangra-fitness out of my home until new suitable studio space can be located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Lakshminarayana Keralapura<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:hklakshmi1@hotmail.com\">hklakshmi1@hotmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Mrudangam<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Waukegan Lake County Chicago<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 2243814663<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Having learnt this art in the child\u00adhood and having played for dif\u00adferent famous artists, knowing the beauty of this art, I&#8217;m loving to have this art spread to all the people who ever is interested in learn\u00ading the same. Cur\u00adrently having classes at Schaumberg, Des plains and Naperville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Guru Dilshad Khan<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:dilshadkhankathak@gmail.com\">dilshadkhankathak@gmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Kathak<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Chicago, IL, USA<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 773-961-6857<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Guru Dilshad Khan has over 25 years of experi\u00adence teach\u00ading Kathak to all levels and ages of dancers. Classes are avail\u00adable for all levels and ages, includ\u00ading begin\u00adner adults. If inter\u00adested, please call and leave a message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Jutin Khanna<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:j.unit91@gmail.com\">j.unit91@gmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Drum Set (funk, rock, jazz, school per\u00adcus\u00adsion curriculum), Tabla (Delhi Gharana)<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Naperville, IL &#8211; USA<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> (630) 303-1861<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Jutin Khanna has a B.A. in tabla from Allaha\u00adbad Uni\u00adversity and Bhatkhande Music Insti\u00adtute. He is trained by renowned com\u00adposer Pt. Rakesh Sharma in the trad\u00adition of Delhi Gharana. He started studying drums when he was 9 years old and has been teach\u00ading for about 4 years. He has played in several bands and has done ses\u00adsion work for a few mid-Western funk bands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Dhananjay Kunte<br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Tabla<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:dpkunte@gmail.com\">dpkunte@gmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Vernon Hills, Illinois (Chicago suburb)<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 224-392-3259<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> I am a clas\u00adsically trained pro\u00adfes\u00adsional tabla artist and have been teach\u00ading tabla for last 23 years. I have also obtained Masters Degree in Music. I offer weekly tabla classes either in group or indi\u00advidual basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>L<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Lasyasudha School of Indian Dances<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:lasyasudha@hotmail.com\">lasyasudha@hotmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Kuchi\u00adpudi and Bharatnatyam<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Bloomington IL-61704 :<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 309-661-9575<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Lyon Leifer<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:lyonl66@gmail.com\">lyonl66@gmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Bansuri<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Glenview, IL.<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 224 565 7010<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> I started study in 1965, learn\u00ading from Pt. Devendra Murdeshwar in the style and with the technical approach of Pannalal Ghosh, which I teach. I lived in India until 1970; continued studying with Murdeshwarji until his passing in 2000; continue come to India from time to time to learn music, mainly with Pt. L.K. Pandit and with Nayan Ghosh. I have received several Fulbrights, an AIIS Senior Fellow\u00adship and other awards for this work. I also have music degrees from Juilliard and Northwestern and substantial ongoing activities in Western and Indian music per\u00adformance in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Kate Levinstein<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:hareepachicago@gmail.com\">hareepachicago@gmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Bhangra dance<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Chicago, IL, USA<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 773-424-2009<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Kate Levinstein has been teach\u00ading bhangra and giddha to people of all ages, genders, and races since 2008. She cur\u00adrently teaches at the Chicago&#8217;s Old Town School of Folk Music (oldtownschool.org) as well as pri\u00advate lessons and work\u00adshops, and has studied both bhangra and dhol in Chardigarh, India. She founded and manages Hareepa! Chicago (hareepachicago.yolasite.com), the Windy City&#8217;s independent, multi-cultural, all-female bhangra troupe. Hareepa! Chicago is avail\u00adable for per\u00adformances at weddings, special occasions, or any event. Please con\u00adtact for current classes, pri\u00advate lessons, or to schedule a work\u00adshop or per\u00adformance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<!-- March20_4_2020 -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-0047309040523061\" data-ad-slot=\"9410001606\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>M<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Dhivya M.<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:bhoomijahari@gmail.com\">bhoomijahari@gmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Carnatic Music, bhajans and slokas, bharatanatyam<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Champaign, IL, USA<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 805 464 6342<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Learn Carnatic music (beginner and intermediate level), Bharatnayatam classes for begin\u00adners and slokas classes. Indi\u00advidual or groups as per convenience. Class timings are flexible according to your availability. A good exposure for anyone inter\u00adested in getting inducted into music along with exposure in Hindu trad\u00aditions. $15 per hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Nauman Malik<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:malikmusicinc@yahoo.com\">malikmusicinc@yahoo.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Hindu\u00adstani clas\u00adsical vocal, harmon\u00adium, key\u00adboard, piano, guitar, drums<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Aurora, IL. USA<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> (773)-733-3696<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Mr. Malik is co-founder of Malik Music Inc. and has been teach\u00ading clas\u00adsical &amp; light music for three decades. He got his train\u00ading in clas\u00adsical music from legends like, Ustaad Jaffar Hussain (Shami), Ustad Abdul Hafiz Khan (Talwandi), Ustad Nazir Butt (Patiala) &amp; Bakhshi Wazir Hussain (Film Music). He got his formal piano education from the College of Dupage IL USA, and was trained by Steve Havens, Karol S. Redington &amp; Michael F. Fritsch. Now offer guitar and drum classes. Home tuition and group classes are avail\u00adable in Naperville, Aurora, Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Oakbrook, Burr Ridge, Elmhurst and Lincoln Park areas. To view clips of per\u00adformances of kids learn\u00ading drums guitar and key\u00adboard can be seen on www.youtube.com and search malikji recital or Malik Music inc. https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3NjTlM8bz7Y<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Mrs. Srividya Manikandan<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:sriman.succ@yahoo.com\">sriman.succ@yahoo.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Bharatha Natyam<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Grayslake, IL 60030 USA<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 847-752-8347<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> More than 300 stage per\u00adformance has been given. Given per\u00adformance in leading channels &#8211; SUN TV &amp; Jaya TV got award as &#8220;Natya Kala Vidhva Ratna&#8221; by Chemmangudi Srinivasa Iyer. 10 Yrs of experi\u00adence in teach\u00ading line &#8211; taken classes at India and Minneapolis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Radhika Mody<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:radhika5782@yahoo.com\">radhika5782@yahoo.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Bolly\u00adwood dance<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Naperville, IL 60563<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 630-862-6905<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Please call for further infor\u00admation. Time- One hr. per week or teach dance for per\u00adformance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Pika Munshi<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:pikaraj@gmail.com\">pikaraj@gmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Bharat\u00adnatyam dance and folk dance, Bolly\u00adwood dance.<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Schaumburg, IL 60194<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 847-687-0173<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Insti\u00adtute &#8211; R. K. Academy of Per\u00adforming Arts, web-site &#8211; www.pikadanceacademy.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>N<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Nache Mayuri Dance School<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:mayuri@mayuricorp.com\">mayuri@mayuricorp.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Dance &#8211; Bolly\u00adwood, Contem\u00adporary, Bhangra, Garba, Rajasthani, Bihu,etc. (all forms of Indian Dance except for clas\u00adsical) <br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Hawthorn Woods, Illinois 60047.<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 847-946-3610.<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Started in 2012, Nache Mayuri is a dance school committed to spread know\u00adledge and aware\u00adness about Indian dance forms in Chicagoland. They teach 100+ stu\u00addents age group 3 yrs to 70 yrs and stu\u00addents per\u00adform regularly in local events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Vidya Nahar<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:Vidya@vinyas.us\">Vidya@vinyas.us<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Bolly\u00adwood Dance<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089.<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 847-537-4710.<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Web\u00adsite &#8211; www.vinyas.us &#8211; Mission &#8211; To energize, empower and transform mind, body and spirit through creative choreo\u00adgraphy. Group and private Bolly\u00adwood dance lessons offered to adults and kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Anusha Naidu<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:anushanaidu.mutta@gmail.com\">anushanaidu.mutta@gmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Indian Clas\u00adsical Dance (Kuchipudi, Bhartnatyam), semi-classical and fusion<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Chicago, Illinois USA<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 312 504 9069<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Narthana Dance Insti\u00adtute. Clas\u00adsical Kuchi\u00adpudi and Bhartanatyam for boys and girls ages 3 through adults of all levels. I will go according to the syllabus and as well as teach\u00ading them creatively own choreo\u00adgraphy https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Narthana-Dance-Institute\/269291706524107?fref=ts http:\/\/natyabhushananushanaidu-dance.blogspot.com\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Priya Narthakii<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:energize@muvements.com\">energize@muvements.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Bharathanatyam (teacher, per\u00adformer, choreo\u00adgrapher), yoga (RYT 200 Certified Instructor)<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Huntley, IL McHenry County<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 312-731-3969<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Web\u00adsite: www.muvements.com Muvements brings ancient Indian methods, in simple, fresh and applicable ways to meed modern needs and activate an energized lifestyle. The creative director, Priya Narthakii is an acclaimed dancer with over 25 years of experi\u00adence, certified and talented yoga instructor, a wife, a mother, a talk-radio host of the show &#8220;Yoga Mat Optional on Huntley Community Radio which airs Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 11AM, and author of the book &#8220;The Breath Bath&#8221;. For more a more detailed bios please visit: http:\/\/www.muvements.com\/dance\/theartist and http:\/\/www.muvements.com\/yoga\/the-instructor. Priya is now accepting stu\u00addents to her dance and yoga classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>O<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>P<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Shruti Parekh<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:shrut7@gmail.com\">shrut7@gmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Dance &#8211; Bolly\u00adwood &amp; Bhangra<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Chicago, IL 60647<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 810-210-7549<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Teach kids &amp; adults for weddings, other occasions, or lessons if you want to learn the basics of Bolly\u00adwood &amp; Bhangra. Also teach at Explore &amp; Much More for kids under 15 years. Shruti has over 12 years of experi\u00adence with Bolly\u00adwood &amp; Bhangra and has been trained in clas\u00adsical Indian Dance (Bharat Natyam)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Kalyan Pathak<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:kalyan@kalyanpathak.com\">kalyan@kalyanpathak.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Tabla, Drumset, and Rhythmic Sophistication<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Glendale Heights IL 60139 USA<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 630-221-1296<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> www.kalyanpathak.com kalyan@kalyanpathak.com Accepting serious stu\u00addents only. A tea\u00adcher with a strong background in trad\u00aditional reper\u00adtoire of tabla schools, excellent approach to teach\u00ading with aware\u00adness and understanding of world per\u00adcus\u00adsion, jazz and pop as well as Western orchestral studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Dr. Jaishree Prasad, Preethi Prasad, and Krishnaranjani Prasad<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:Jaishriprasad@yahoo.com\">Jaishriprasad@yahoo.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Vocal, Veena and Violin<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Multiple locations in Chicagoland (Northwest suburbs)<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 847-439-2306<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> www.pallavimusic.com Dr. Jaishree Prasad, dis\u00adciple of the legendary veena maestro Padma\u00adbhushan Dr. V. Doreswamy Iyengar, is a rare combination of a musician, research scholar, academic advisor, music com\u00adposer, author, music director, cultural coordinator and AIR graded artist (Bangalore). She is a pro\u00adfes\u00adsional per\u00adforming artist in Veena with a Ph.D. in music. She worked as an Associate Professor at Sri Padmavthi Womens Universtiy (Tirupathi) in India and has teach\u00ading experi\u00adence for more than 30 yrs. She has authored a book on Veena, &#8220;Veena in theory, practice and experiments in Karnatak Music&#8221;. If you are inter\u00adested in learn\u00ading from experi\u00adenced tea\u00adchers, please feel free to con\u00adtact me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Q<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>R<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Rajaveena School of Music<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:rajaveena8@gmail.com\">rajaveena8@gmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Clas\u00adsical &#8211; Carnatic Vocal and Carnatic Veena<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Naperville, IL, USA<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> (630)-922-3591<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Smt. Rajeswari Pariti, Artistic Director. Smt. Rajeswari Pariti is a pro\u00adfes\u00adsional musician and an &#8220;A grade artist&#8221; of All India Radio (AIR). She has been teach\u00ading and per\u00adforming Carnatic music for over 40 years. She has several awards and titles conferred to her credit. She is a dual Masters degree holder in Carnatic Music and Sociology. A senior artist and tea\u00adcher, Mrs. Pariti has trained stu\u00addents studying for their advan\u00adced degrees in vocal and veena. Mrs. Pariti has given numer\u00adous per\u00adformances in India as well as in the USA. For the past 15+ years, she has been teach\u00ading, per\u00adforming and promoting Carnatic music for all levels, in Chicago area. Mrs. Pariti is the founder and artistic dir\u00adector of Rajaveena School of Music Foundation, an accredited nonprofit organi\u00adzation to promote Carnatic music in Chicago area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Ramya Ravi<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:Kalakriti.dance@gmail.com\">Kalakriti.dance@gmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Bharatnatyam<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Mt Prospect, IL, USA<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 980-225-3655<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> The Bharathatyam class specializes in the Pandanallur style, the style well renowned for its intricate footwork and elaborate Abhinaya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Nirali Taswala Rodriguez<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:mizradance@gmail.com\">mizradance@gmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Bolly\u00adwood dance<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Chicago, IL, USA<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 312.804.3446<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Experi\u00adenced Bolly\u00adwood dancer, self-taught through choreo\u00adgraphy and per\u00adformance over the last 20+ years. I continue to choreograph and teach per\u00adformances for social events and am looking to start teach\u00ading classes for both kids and \/ or adults. I am extremely passionate about dance and am motivated to choreograph at just the sound of a good beat. If you&#8217;re looking for a good workout or need choreo\u00adgraphy for an upcoming per\u00adformance, please con\u00adtact me.&nbsp; My rates are extremely rea\u00adson\u00adable &#8211; so just con\u00adtact me if you&#8217;re inter\u00adested!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>S<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Madhura Sane<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:nrityakendra@gmail.com\">nrityakendra@gmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Kathak Clas\u00adsical Dance<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Studio in Lisle<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 3122247861<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Nritya Natya Academy is a place where dance and expression meets passion, love and dedication. Madhura Sane is an experi\u00adence passionate Kathak dancer and has achieved her Graduation in the same in 1994. She has been trained for over 17 years from Padmashree Dr. Roshan Kumari since young age. She has been teach\u00ading dance for over a decade and has con\u00adducted work\u00adshops world\u00adwide. Private and group ses\u00adsions, www.facebook.com\/nrityanatakkendra\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Poonam Mahesh Saswade<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:Nrityanant@gmail.com\">Nrityanant@gmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Bharat\u00adnatyam (Kalakshetra)<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Vernon Hills , Il 60061<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 847-560-1639<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Nrityanant dance academy is dedi\u00adcated to cultivate excellence in Bharat\u00adnatyam and imparting knowledge, trad\u00aditional values and encouraging creat\u00adivity in all stu\u00addents starting age 6. Classes held weekdays evening and weekends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Radhika Satish<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:radhikansharma@yahoo.co.in\">radhikansharma@yahoo.co.in<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Carnatic-Vocal<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Bloomington, Illinois, USA<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 215-776-0392<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Proficient in Carnatic music- give con\u00adcerts and also take classes for people in all age groups for begin\u00adners and advan\u00adced level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Bipin C. Shah<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:bipinpeti@gmail.com\">bipinpeti@gmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Harmon\u00adium, key\u00adboard, piano, &amp; live per\u00adformances includ\u00ading Hindu\u00adstani clas\u00adsical, Bhajans, Sugam Sangeet, &amp; Ras \/ Garba, Folk Songs, Vocal Training, Harmon\u00adium Repair, Buy &amp; Sell Harmon\u00adium<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Des Plains, IL 60016<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 1-847-299-6282 (Home), 1-847-372-6945 (Cell)<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> I have been a har\u00admonium tea\u00adcher\/performer for more than 50 years. Worked as a music teacher in India \/ USA and also worked with Door\u00addarshan and AIR (All India Radio). Indi\u00advidual and group classes are avail\u00adable for stu\u00addents of all ages and levels. Get concession for stu\u00addents aged from 7 to 15. Also con\u00adtact for any type of Harmon\u00adium Repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Sonia&#8217;s Dance Rhythm<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:sonia@soniasdance.com\">sonia@soniasdance.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Bolly\u00adwood Dancing, Folk, Bhangra and Bolly\u00adwood work out<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Aurora, IL, USA<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 630-585-6683<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Web\u00adsite &#8211; soniasdance.com Sonia&#8217;s Dance Rhythm is 9 years old and has been train\u00ading stu\u00addents in the art of Bolly\u00adwood dancing since. 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I have been awarded many accol\u00adades and scholar\u00adships during her career in India like Kalyani Karandak, Swar Madhuri, and Govt. of India Scholar\u00adship to name a few. I am inter\u00adested per\u00adforming\/ teaching Indian clas\u00adsical vocal as well as bhajans and semi-classical songs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong>&nbsp; Jyothsna Sreedhar<br><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:jyothsnasreedhar@gmail.com\">jyothsnasreedhar@gmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Carnatic Music &#8211; Vocal<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Bolingbrook, IL 60490<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 774 232 4111<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Beginners and advanced training in Carnatic music are offered by Jyothsna Sreedhar. She comes from the school of D.K. Pattammal, a legend of Carnatic music. Learn the nuances of basic lessons to improve your voice culture, Pancha Ratna kritis, and rare com\u00adpositions of Papanasam Sivan and other com\u00adposers. Vocal students get to play with Mridangam accompani\u00adments as part of their classes on a frequent basis. Visit https:\/\/jyothsnasreedhar.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Sreedhar Srinivasan<br><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:sreedharsrinivasan@gmail.com\">sreedharsrinivasan@gmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Mridangam &#8211; South Indian Drumming<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Bolingbrook, IL 60490<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 781 363 1545<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Mri\u00addangam classes offered for students from age 5+. Learn to play basic lessons, Thani Avarthanam, and to accompany Car\u00adnatic music songs. Mri\u00addangam will be pro\u00advided during class. Learn the art of drumming. Visit https:\/\/jyothsnasreedhar.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Vaishnavi Subra\u00admanian<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:vaishu_tm@yahoo.co.in\">vaishu_tm@yahoo.co.in<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Bharat\u00adnatyam (Tanjore style)<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> 1903 continental Ave, Naperville (IL)-60563,<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 630-839-9455<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Sudhir<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:sudhir5555@gmail.com\">sudhir5555@gmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Tabla<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Plainfield, IL 60544<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong><br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> San\u00adgeet Visharad, offering tabla classes, per\u00adforming for past 15 years, very selective. Students would be pre screened for interest and ear for music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Charu Swaminathan<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto: ccragini@yahoo.com\">ccragini@yahoo.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Hindu\u00adstani Vocal Clas\u00adsical, Semi Clas\u00adsical<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Classes held in Willowbrook &amp; Naperville<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 708-369-5934<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> I teach vocal Hindu\u00adstani clas\u00adsical and semi-clas\u00adsical music such as bhajans, geet, old Hindi film songs. I am a dis\u00adciple of Pt. Tripti Mukherjee and Pt. Jasraj of Mewati Gharana. 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For film music, I primarily sing songs by the late Mukesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>U<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>V<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Surmani Manjiri Vaishampayan<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:v_vaishampayan@yahoo.com\">v_vaishampayan@yahoo.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Hindu\u00adstani Clas\u00adsical Vocal Music<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Lake in the Hills, IL 60156<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 815-451-0298<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> Learn Indian clas\u00adsical vocal music from one of the renowned clas\u00adsical vocal guru in Jaipur Gharana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Ruth Varghese<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:kalapadmadance@gmail.com\">kalapadmadance@gmail.com<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Bharathanatyam<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Des Plaines, IL, 60016, USA<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 847-390-6104<br><strong>Misc. 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I have been teach\u00ading in the area since the past 5 years and my stu\u00addents have per\u00adformed all over the Chicagoland area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> The World Music Foundation<br><strong>E-Mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:Info@TheWorldMusicFoundation.org\">Info@TheWorldMusicFoundation.org<\/a><br><strong>Field:<\/strong> Tabla, Kathak Dance Accompaniment, Sitar, Voice, Harmon\u00adium<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Naperville, IL 60563 &amp; 6205 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660<br><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 773-850-0087<br><strong>Misc. Info:<\/strong> The World Music Foundation offers tabla, Kathak dance accompaniment, sitar, voice and harmon\u00adium classes in Naperville and Chicago at the above addresses. We strive to maintain the guru-shishya trad\u00adition by providing oppor\u00adtunity to learn from an authentic master in an up-close group setting. Beginning stu\u00addents (kids &amp; adults) are welcome, as well as advan\u00adced players. Instru\u00adments are avail\u00adable for new stu\u00addents to use during classes if they do not have their own. We accept stu\u00addents as young as 4yrs old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>X<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Y<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Z<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<!-- March20_4_2020 -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-0047309040523061\" data-ad-slot=\"9410001606\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>Other Sites of Interest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yorkspace.library.yorku.ca\/xmlui\/handle\/10315\/29360\" target=\"_blank\">Implicit learning of Indian Music by Westerners<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/citeseerx.ist.psu.edu\/viewdoc\/summary?doi=10.1.1.516.8971\" target=\"_blank\">The Guru Recontextualised? - Teaching and Learning North Indian Classical Music in a Western Professional Training Environment<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zenodo.org\/record\/884588#.WdQFe4pOlhE\" target=\"_blank\">Nowadays: The Role of Internet for Propagation and Proliferation of Music<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jstor.org\/stable\/40318939?seq=1\" target=\"_blank\">Multicultural Music Instruction in the Elementary School: What Can Be Achieved?<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jstor.org\/stable\/1124303?seq=1\" target=\"_blank\">Training in Indian Classical Dance: A Case Study<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S003132031830030X\" target=\"_blank\">Rasabodha: Understanding Indian classical dance by recognizing emotions using deep learning<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.library.ubc.ca\/cIRcle\/collections\/ubctheses\/831\/items\/1.0088783\" target=\"_blank\">Embodying culture : gurus, disciples and tabla players<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proquest.com\/openview\/aeb09763eb87a5a72ca503a08f036119\/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=47220\" target=\"_blank\">Distance Education in Indian Music : Feasibility and Prospects<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/spark.parkland.edu\/cgi\/viewcontent.cgi?article=1172&amp;context=ah\" target=\"_blank\">My Experience in Bharata Natyam (Indian Dance)<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arxiv.org\/abs\/1903.10534\" target=\"_blank\">Learning Embodied Semantics via Music and Dance Semiotic Correlations<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>Add, Modify, or Delete Listing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a sitar tea\u00adcher, a tabla tea\u00adcher, or an in\u00adstructor in any form of Indian dance or music, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/chandrakantha.com\/learning-music-dance\/teachers-and-performers\/add-name\/\">add your name to database<\/a>.&nbsp; You can make modifications to existing listings by <a href=\"https:\/\/chandrakantha.com\/learning-music-dance\/teachers-and-performers\/edit\/\">contacting the administrator<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you encounter a teacher who has died, is unreachable, or is no longer teaching, please <a href=\"mailto:david@chandrakantha.com\">contact the administrator<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Teachers &amp; Performers of Indian Music &amp; Dance A Name: Acharya Per\u00adforming Arts Academy IncE-Mail: asha.apaainc@gmail.comField: Carnatic Clas\u00adsical Bharathanatyam dance, Key\u00adboard, Yoga, Shloka (Teaching &amp;&#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"more-link-wrapper\"><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chandrakantha.com\/learning-music-dance\/teachers-and-performers\/illinois\/\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Illinois<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":733,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chandrakantha.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2166"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chandrakantha.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chandrakantha.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chandrakantha.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chandrakantha.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2166"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/chandrakantha.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2166\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3680,"href":"https:\/\/chandrakantha.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2166\/revisions\/3680"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chandrakantha.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/733"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chandrakantha.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2166"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}