Name: Academy of Indian Music (NAM) - Prashant Soni
E-Mail: naadyog
Field: Keyboard, Harmonium, Piano, Tabla, Dhol, Dholak, Khol, Dafli, Drumset, Guitar, Singing Bansuri, and Singing lessons, Indian, Western
Location: Hartford, Glastonbury, Rocky hill, Newington, Manchester, Middle town, Hartford County, CT
Telephone: 860-781-6034
Misc. Info: For details, please visit www
Name: Rachna Ramya Agrawal
E-Mail: Nrityam
Field: Kathak
Location: Hartford / Stamford/New London/New Haven, CT, USA
Telephone: 8608176379
Misc. Info: Performer, Choreographer, author and educator Rachna Ramya Agrawal has studied Kathak under Smt. Maya Rao, recipient of Sangeet Natak Academy award, and the Jaipur style of kathak under Guru Rajendra Gangani, an exponent of Kathak. Rachna received a Master's degree in dance from the prestigious Pracheen Kala Kendra in India. She also trained in Choreography at the Natya Institute of Choreography in New Delhi, India. Today she performs extensively and teaches in CT and NY. For more information please see www
Name: Sarada Nori Akella
E-Mail: kuchipudi
Field: Kuchipudi Dance and Carnatic music classes
Location: South windsor, Connecticut , USA.
Telephone:
Telephone: 860 808 9879
Name: Madhu Anbu
E-Mail: anbu.madhu
Field: Kalakshetra Style Bharatanatyam
Location: Nadanaalaya, Rocky Hill, CT
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Authentic Bharathanatyam lessons for Kids and Adults. At Rocky Hill, CT on Thursdays & Fridays. Will come over to other near by locations if there is a batch of 5-6 kids.
Name: Apsaras Dance Company, Director: Jaynti Seshan
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharata Natyam
Location: 2 studios: Wilton (153 Cannon Road) and Cheshire (Cheshire Dance Centre), CT
Telephone: 203 2783730
Misc. Info: Sishya of late Krishnaveni Lakshmanan (Kalakshetra, Chennai) and the Dhananjayans (Bharata Kalanjali, Chennai). Performed and taught since 1992 and adhere to the traditions of my Alma mater.
Name: Mahi Arora
E-Mail: mahi
Field: Bollywood dance & Bharatnatyam
Location: South Windsor, CT
Telephone: 860 538 3533
Misc. Info:Boys and Girls, learn how to dance like your favorite Bollywood stars! - Open to Boys & Girls through age 14 - 1 Session per week for 7 weeks - 1 Hour per session - Just $50 for the whole package! http://www
Name: Avinash Bengeri
E-Mail: avibengeri
Field: Flute / Indian Bansuri (Hindustani Classical)
Location: 155 Marilyn Dr, Bridgeport, CT 06606
Telephone: 475 449 7784
Misc. Info:
Name: Avni Chauhan
E-Mail: avnic
Field: Bharatnatyam - Indian Classical dance
Location: Milford, CT, USA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Come and join us for Bharatnatyam classes opening in Milford, CT area. Classes on weekday evenings and weekends. Dance Guru is Bharatnatyam Visharad and exponent. Batches will be filled on first come first serve basis, so hurry up and give your child the gift of Indian culture and heritage. This curriculum links your child to Music, Arts, Literature, History, Theater Arts and Yoga.
Name: CT Bhangra Association
E-Mail: CTBAinc
Field: Bhangra
Location: Coco Keys: 3580 E Main St. Waterbury, CT
Telephone: (860) 538 6807
Misc. Info: CT Bhangra Association presents the 2014 Summer Bhangra Camp lead by instructors who have competed all over the nation including: Seattle, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Boston, NYC, Washington DC, San Francisco, Las Vegas & more!
Summer Session 4-
Name: Aishwarya Chakravarthy
E-Mail: natya
Field: Bharatnatyam (Kalakshetra Style), Nattuvangam
Location: Currently teaching in Avon, East Granby, Farmington, West Hartford and South Windsor.
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Been teaching and performing in India for over 15 years. Recipient of several prestigious awards including scholarship from Central Govt of India (CCRT). If you have more than 4 students in you area, I would be willing to come over to your place and teach
Name: Kumar Das
E-Mail: sandeepkowtha
Field: Indian Carnatic music
Location: Apt # 3 Bridgeport Ct. 06604
Telephone: 404-
Misc. Info: I am Carnatic vocal certificate holder Started my Masters in University of Bridgeport. I completed my graduation in India and given many shows in television. I am very much intrested in Carnatic music field and want to teach students who are intrested in carnatic vocal.
Name: Ranendra Das
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla
Location: New Haven, CT
Telephone: 646-872-7201
Misc. Info: Private and group Tabla classes in Connecticut and the Tri-
Name: Sreenivas Gunupuru
E-Mail: sgunupuru
Field: Vocal Indian light music
Location: Stamford, CT, USA
Telephone: 510-
Misc. Info:
Name: Shefali Jain
E-Mail: shefali.jain
Field: Kathak - North Indian Classical Dance
Location: Yale, New Haven CT
Telephone: 781-325-
Misc. Info: Shefali Jain has trained with Gretchen Hayden and renowned Kathak maestro Pandit Chitresh Das for the past 10 years. Shefali has performed throughout the Boston area with the Chhandika Dance Ensemble and taught children/ adults classes at the Chhandika Institute of Kathak Dance. Classes will be offered on Fridays from 3:30-
Name: Shaily Jaiswal - IndoWestern Dance Academy LLc.
E-Mail: shailyjaiswal
Field: Bollywood, Fusion, Hip Hop, Semi Classical
Location: Classes in South Windsor, Hamden, Southington, Farmington, Hartford area. Will come over to your location for group of 5 and more
Telephone: 860 740 6917
Misc. Info: Bollywood dance classes for all age groups. Students are exposed to Indian dances, culture and celebrations and perform at various events throughout the state.
Name: Kashyap Jani: Shyam Kedar School of Indian Music
E-Mail: kashyapjani
Field: Tabla, Sitar, Keyboard , Vocal
Location: Kashyap Jani: Shyam Kedar School of Indian Music, 327 Broad street City : Bridgeport State : CT PostalCode : 06604 USA
Telephone: Phone - (203) 335-
Misc. Info: Teaches at Shyam Kedar School of Indian Music http://
Name: Liza Joseph
E-Mail: liza_dance
Field: Bharathanatyam, Semi-
Location: Danbury
Telephone: 914-843-9785
Misc. Info: Teaches Bharatanatyam, Semi-
Name: Ramchandra Joshi
E-Mail: ramchandraj
Field: Hindustani Classical Vocal and Keyboard/
Location: 83 Morgan Street Stamford CT 06905
Telephone: 508-308-
Misc. Info: All India Radio( Mumbai) Grade B+ Artist, Won All India Radio Nationwide Ward in Classical and semi classical Vocal. Extensively performed in India, USA, Europe, UK http://
Name: Sagarika Kanjilal, Sangeetayan, School of Indian (Hindustani) Music
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Hindustani Vocal music
Location: Fairfield / Westport at Fairfield CT, Newington / Hartford at Newington CT, and Shrewsbury / Westborough at Shrewsbury MA
Telephone: (203) 333-
Misc. Info: Learn Hindustani classical music including Bhajan, Khayal, Thumri, Tappa, Raga Pradhan, Najrulgeeti, and other traditional songs. Website - Sangeetayan.org
Name: Daksha Kantaria - Swara Dance Academy
E-Mail: dakshakantaria
Field: Bharatnatyam
Location: Glastonbury CT, 06073 USA
Telephone: 860-
Misc. Info:
Name: Ajay Kapur
E-Mail: akapur
Field: Tabla, Sitar, Electronic Music
Location: New Canaan CT
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I play Tabla (Punjabi - Ustad Alah Rakha gharana) and Sitar (vilayat khan gharana). I am a musical scientist, studying the acoustics, and gestures of indian classical instruments to make New Digitized Indian Classical Instruments. I teach beginners who wish to learn about theka, raga, tabla, sitar... and other modern forms of improvisational music.
Name: Amee Karnavat
E-Mail: Amee
Field: Bollywood dance
Location: 300 Cold Spring Road, Rocky Hill, Ct - 06067
Telephone:
Misc. Info:
Name: Jithendra Kishore
E-Mail: jithendra
Field: Violin - Carnatic
Location: 17 Lakeshore Dr Apt B1 Farmington CT 06032 USA
Telephone: 860 770 6419
Misc. Info: Please contact for classes and fees (Jithendra is well-
Name: Anuradha Kothandaraman
E-Mail: anuk76
Field: Carnatic Vocal music
Location: Trumbull CT USA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Teaches Music in person/
Name: Smita Krishnaswamy
Email: smita.krishnaswam
Field: bharatanatyam
Location: New Haven, CT and Guilford CT
Telephone: (734)678-
Misc Info: Website - www.natyamandala
Name: Usha Kumar
E-Mail: ushakumar
Field: Indian Classical Carnatic Music-
Location: Danbury, CT
Telephone: 203 297 8771
Misc. Info: Carnatic music vocal. Group and private classes, in person for beginners, in person or Skype for intermediate and advanced level students of all ages. Offering music workshops and short programs for educational purpose. Student of Late Sri Ananthagopalan and (Lalgudi) Smt Padmavathy Ananthagopalan from Thyagaraja Sishya Parampara. Also student of Late Sri Rajagopalan (Uthukaadu, Krishna Gaanam.).
Name: Bhanu Kuppa
E-Mail: kuppa
Field: Vocal - Carnatic
Location: Avon CT USA
Telephone: 203 559 9019
Misc. Info: Please contact for classes and fees. Bhanu is a well-
Name: Kavita Mistry
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kathak
Location: Yale University, New Haven, CT
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I am a Kathak Dancer trained in the traditional styles of the Lucknow Gharana. Classes for children (beginners and intermediates) are held weekly in New Haven on the Yale Campus at a rate of $10.00 per hour tuition. Email for more information.
Name: Keetha Mohan
E-Mail: arunodhaya07
Field: Bharatnatyam (Indian Classical Dance)
Location: Stamford, CT
Telephone:770-
Misc. Info: www
Name: Mouja Studio
E-Mail: info
Field: Studio with various dance forms including Bollywood and Bharatnatyam.
Location: Manchester CT
Telephone:
Misc. Info: We are families next door that started the studio for all activities that we want for us and our kids- Robotics, Chess, Bollywood dancing (kids and adults), Zumba®️, Salsa, etc. Please contact us if you want to join us to participate or have a talent to share.
Name: Meera Nair
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatnatyam Dance
Location: Windermere Village, Ellington, CT- 06029
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Weekend classes every Sunday from 5-6 PM or weekday classes every Monday - 6-7PM. http://
Name: Anindita Nanda
E-Mail: soortaal
Field: Odissi Dance, Hindustani Vocal, Semi-
Location: Danbury, CT
Telephone: 203-798-
Misc. Info: Classes are offered at Soortaal, School for Indian classical and Semi-
Name: P&P Dance Crew LLC
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Dance - Bollywood, Indian folk, Hip-Hop, Bhangra, Semi-
Location: Newington, Connecticut, USA
Telephone: 860-758-
Misc. Info: P&P Dance Crew is committed to sharing the beauty of Indian Dance with children and adults. We focus on teaching Indian dance styles such as Bollywood, Folk, and Semi-Classical, and work to present these styles in a fun and energetic way. We strive to spread the knowledge of Indian culture through dance, and also look towards creating a sense of community within our students and our crew. We have the finest instructors, high quality performances, and a lasting commitment to our students! Group and private lessons available. Choreography for special events and weddings is also offered. Follow us at www.
Name: Sucheta Pal (Suchi)
E-Mail: suchetapal1
Field: Bollywood (Classical, Funk, Jazz and Bhangra styles of Bollywood)
Location: Milford, Connecticut, US
Telephone: 203 283 9187 / 203 893 6314
Misc. Info: Sucheta Pal is a Bollywood dance instructor affiliated with "Nrityanjali Performing Arts". She is trained under dance guru Dr. Tushar Guha, she is trained in Bollywood dance at "Shiamak Davar's Institute of Performing Arts" and in Jazz at "The Danceworx". She has organized several Bollywood dance workshops and performances for her students both in India and US. She was als on the judges panel for "Boston Sargam 2010". Group and private dance classes are held for kids and adults on all days. Bollywood moves are made simple,easy and fun for every student. Please call for further details
Name: Aakash Patel
E-Mail: patelaksh30
Field: Bollywood, Hip-
Location: Norwalk, Stamford New Haven, Milford, West Haven, and Hartford.
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Why walk, while you can dance? Having being trained for almost 6 years at D Virus and Tanzen dance academy (Vadodara), under the guidance of professional choreographers such as Dharmesh and Sumeet sir, I have mastered my techniques in Bollywood, Hip-
Name: Mamta Patel
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharat Natyam, Folk, Fusion and Bollywood
Location: Middletown, Hartford, Glastonbury, Woodbridge, CT
Telephone: 203-671-
Misc. Info: I have certified Master Degree in Bharat Nataym from India and Awarded with Rangnath Bendre award from All over India. Running school in CT area from past 11 years. I am serving as Program Manager in Gujarati Association of CT, and active member in Milan Cultural association. Classes will be held one hour once week. Folk, Fusion and Bollywood classes will be customize to the need. Bharat Natyam will at least six years of course. Call me or email me for more information.
Name: Kiruba Pillai
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic vocal
Location: 1425 Bedford street, Stamford, CT
Telephone: 716 533 0387
Misc. Info: 30-40 min session, kids of 6 yr and above, will get vocal voice training, and recorded music for practice to improvise, very professional training.
Name: Raagavihaara School of Carnatic Music
E-Mail: raaga
Field: Indian classical - Carnatic vocal
Location: Bedford street, Downtown Stamford, CT- 06902
Telephone: 201 675 0379 or 203 828 0041
Misc. Info: Gayatri Kalluru (director) I was professionally trained in Carnatic music at Dwaram Venkataswami Naidu Kalakshetram, Visakhapatnam. i also have good experience in teaching music. In-
Name: Nila Ram
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic Vocal
Location: Hartford, Ct
Telephone: 860 266 5767
Misc. Info: Trained in the bani of Smt. D.K. Pattammal and over a decade of experience teaching adults as well as children of both genders.
Name: Chazz Rook
E-Mail: rudra
Field: Sarod, Sitar, guitar, cello
Location: 80 Corning Rd. Norwich Ct.
Telephone: 860 710 0347
Misc. Info: I have been studying and playing sarod since 1970. I started learning sarod at the Bhatkhande Music College in Lucknow under Shri Suprabhat Pal disciple of Ustad Allauddin Khan, and Ali Akbar Khan. Three years in Lucknow Then one semester in Calif. with Khansaheb in 73, then back to India with Ustad Bahadur Khan in Kolkatta for next seven years. I am willing to teach anyone the basics of hindusthani raga, especially sitar and sarod. I would enjoy especially teaching young children who want to learn music.
Name: Priyadarshini Roy - Shibaranjani School of Dance
E-Mail: priyadarshini
Field: Indian classical dance (Odissi) of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra gharana, and choreography with Rabindrasangeet, folk and modern music.
Location: Classes available in Manhattan and White Plains, New York; Stamford, Connecticut.
Telephone: +1 917-
Misc. Info: Please visit our website for class details: www
Name: Zaki Salehi
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla
Location: Waterbury, CT
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I have been playing tabla for almost 15 years now from varios well known artists such Pandit Samar Sahai Ji, Joga Singh and many others. I will teach anyone who wants to learn this beautiful instrument. My rates are very flexible.
Name: Sangeetayan, School of Hindustani Music
E-Mail: sangeetayan
Field: Hindustani Vocal music
Location: Fairfield, Stamford, CT, and Shrewsbury, MA
Telephone: (203) 333-
Misc. Info: Sagarika Kanjilal (director) Learn Hindustani classical music including Khayal, Thumri, Tappa, Raga Pradhan, Bhajan, Najrulgeeti, and other traditional songs
Website - www
Name: Debarati Basu Sarkar
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Classical and creative dance of India
Location: Debarati Basu Sarkar Director/ Dance Instructor/ Choreographer- NRITYALAY (School of Indian dance) Stamford, CT USA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: At present classical Indian and contemporary dance class are going on for Senior and Junior group. Admission is going on. Dance shows and workshops are performed in tri-
Name: Satvikam Shivam, School of Indian cultural heritage
E-Mail: urvipathak
Field: Bharatnatyam, Semi-
Location: Newington, CT
Telephone: 860-667-
Misc. Info: Teacher: Satvikam Shivam is dedicated to preserve and promote Indian culture and traditional arts since 2002 providing education at basic, intermediate, advance level. School provides training in well-
Name: Kasturi SenBhunia, Parampara school of Music
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Hindustani Classical, Semi-
Location: Glastonbury, CT, USA
Telephone: 203 446 1090
Misc. Info: Parampara school of music offers classes for Hindustani Classical, Semi-
Name: Sonia Seernani
E-Mail: NaachFusion
Field: Bollywood and Semi-
Location: Norwalk & Stamford, CT, USA
Telephone: 678-665-1687
Misc. Info: www
Name: Jayshree Srikanth
E-Mail: janakisarma
Field: semi-
Location: Stamford, Connecticut, 06901
Telephone: 732 642 5979, 732 790 2445
Misc. Info: boogie woogie winner in 2006 a tv show by sony entertainment television, graduate in bharatnatayam and worked as the assistant choreographer for Nach Baliye 2 on star plus and zee tv and co choreographed for some of the bollywood movies such as salaam e ishk, partner and several others. just moved from Mumbai, India. Have taught students from all age groups starting from 4 year old toddlers.
Name: Radhika Muralidharan Srivastava
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatanatyam
Location: Danbury, Bethel, CT, USA
Telephone: 608-358-
Misc. Info: Radhika is the director of Natyarpana School of dance. She is a student of Kripa Baskaran and has been teaching Bharatanatyam for the past 10 years. Please call or email for more information. www
Name: Taalim School of Indian Music
E-Mail: info
Field: Tabla
Location: Stamford and Greenwich, CT
Telephone: (732) 89-
Misc. Info: Tabla classes in Stamford: Fridays at 4:30pm (group class). Private lessons also offered in Greenwich/ Stamford. More information: Taalim School of Indian Music
www
Name: Thirakte Kadam - Neha’s School of Dance
E-Mail: nehac29
Field: Bollywood, Bollywood Zumba, Indian Folk and Classical & semi-
Location: Stamford, CT & Can travel to near by areas to teach for group classes.
Telephone: 240-
Misc. Info: A trained Bharatnatyam & Bollywood performer & a teacher. Offering classes in Bollywood, Bollywood Zumba, Indian folk dance (Bhangra, Rajasthani style) & Bharatnatyam for kids & Adults. Students get to show case their talent in any upcoming events. For more details please contact NEHA SHAH or visit https:/
Name: Jayasree Uthaman
E-Mail: classical
Field: Bharatnatyam
Location: Pebblebrook drive Rocky hill,CT
Telephone: 203-806-0671
Misc. Info: http://www
Name: Miral Vaghela
E-Mail: vaghelamiral
Field: Indian Vocal, keyboard
Location: 575 ellsworth street, apt 121, Bridgeport, CT 06605
Telephone: 845-853-9701
Misc. Info: I play harmonium and I have done visharad from india in vocal. I took classes in india of Indian classical vocal and also bhajan, chanting of shlokas
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