Name: Abhinaya Natya Sala
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharath Natyam
Location: Framingham, MA, USA
Telephone: 508-877-6236
Misc. Info: www.abhinatya
Name: Academy of Creative Arts
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Drawing & Painting, Kathak Dance, Bollywood Dance & Fitness, Photography, Henna/Mehndi Design, Jewelry Design, Theatre & Acting etc.
Location: Burlington, MA 01803
Telephone: 612.888.ARTS (2787)
Misc. Info: Website - www.academyof
Name: Akhila
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharathanatyam
Location: Cambridge, MA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Initiated to the Indian classical dance form, Bharathanatyam under renowned gurus, I evolved as a dancer under the aegis of Guru Smt Gayatri Subramanian. Also I have received training in Nattuvangam (the art of teaching dance) under the great stalwart, Guru Smt Rajee Narayan. I am a teacher, performer and continuing student of this dance form. Visit me at www.akhilav.com
Name: Priya Anand, Shanmugapriya School of Music
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field:Carnatic Vocal Lessons
Telephone: 978-349-8370 / 978-266-1109
Location: Westford, MA
Misc. Info: Priya Anand has been training in Carnatic music since the age of 5 from Smt Kalavathi balakrishnan and Tamil music from late Saidai Natarajan and has a post graduate degree in carnatic music. She has done many concerts both in Carnatic music and Tamil music in several sabhas and temples in Tamil Nadu. She has performed many programs and fund raisers in the Greater Boston community. She conducts music lessons at Westford, MA. For details contact Priya via email or phone provided above.
Name: Sumithira Anand
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kuchipudi Dance
Location: Ashland, Westford
Telephone: (508) -881 -0389
Misc. Info: Sumithira Anand is the director of Kuchipudi Nrithyasadhana and has been teaching Kuchipudi in Massachussetts with a vision to help students understand the nuances of this age-old traditional art form, develop stage performance qualities, and impart the skills needed to carry on the guru-sishya tradition. Weekly classes are held in Ashland and in Westford. The curriculum is customized to serve as a bridge to the authentic Kuchipudi tradition while addressing the needs of students in the United States. The School has a reputation for emphasizing the basics and theory behind this dance form. Students of this school graduate by performing their Rangapravesam after undergoing rigorous training. We perform regularly in various community events
Name: Avartan School of Music
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic Vocal
Location: Classes are held in Boston, Cambridge and Brookline locations.
Telephone: 617-337-5952
Misc. Info: Offering beginner and advanced instruction in South Indian Classical music. Individual and Group classes are open at all levels. Please check www.deeptinava
Name: Kalpana Balachundhar (Chandra School of Dance)
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharathanatyam classes.
Location: 22 prospect Hill Road, Lexington, MA - 02421
Telephone: 781-863-0542
Misc. Info:
Name: Bharathi Balasubramanyam
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Classical (Bharathanatyam & Odissi), Semi-
Location: Grafton, MA (willing to travel if needed)
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I have been dancing since the age of 5 and did my Arangetram at the age of 12. I have performed extensively in Singapore, Malaysia and India. Recently got certified as a Zumba instructor as well. I welcome students of all ages. Please email me and i would love to assist in the learning and exploration of dance.
Name: Srabonti Bandyopadhyay
E-Mail: bonti8[email protected]
Field: Odissi
Location: Winchester, MA 01890, USA
Telephone: 7812967899
Misc. Info: Have learned under legendary Gurus in Delhi, Guru Mayadhar Raut, Guru Sonal Mansingh, Guru Dibakar Khuntia. Performed at India International Center, India Habitiat Center, Kamani Auditorium, Boston and Potsdam NY on numerous occasions. Just starting out my dance school.
Name: Nipa Buch
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatnatyam/ Bollywood dance/ Folk Dance
Location: Westford MA 01886
Telephone: 978-692-9644
Misc. Info: I teach kids age 4+ and adults of all ages. Special occasion dance choreography available. I have M.A. degree in dance and 20+ years of teaching experience. Contact me with any inquiries.
Name: Dr. Smriti Deshpande
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Hindustani classical vocal
Location: Westborough, MA 01581
Telephone:
Misc. Info: (vishaarad in Hindustani classical vocal from khairagarh university- equivalent to bachelors in music). excellence in all ragas in Hindustani classical vocal music, gold medalist in gazals, Willing to conduct geetanjali classes for those who are interested in learning gazals, geet and bhajan
Name: Din Check - New England's Premier Live Bollywood Band
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bollywood Music
Location: Foxboro, MA
Telephone: 617-774-8979
Misc. Info: Bringing you the Best of Bollywood - and so much more! Din Check can perform a variety of musical styles in multiple regional languages. Contact us to find out how we can spice up your upcoming event! www.dincheck.com
Name: Sailaja Edupuganti
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kuchipudi Dance Classes & Performances
Location: Foxboro, Grafton, Starting Burlington and Nashua
Telephone: (508) 534 1181
Misc. Info: http://kuchiputidance
Name: Fisher Academy of Ballet & Dance
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bhangra, Bollywood dance, Bharathanatyam
Location: Sharon MA 02067
Telephone: 339-364-8522
Misc. Info: We offer Bollywood, Bhangra and depending on the teacher a variety of other Indian dance forms. Classes are offered for ages 6 through adult. For details on current offerings and teachers please visit our website at: http://www.fisherballet
Name: Bhuvana Ganesh
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic Vocal lessons
Location: Shrewsbury, MA
Telephone: 508-925-4472
Misc. Info: Have been actively involved in teaching carnatic music and singing for dance productions and arangetrams for the past 10 years
Name: Geetha
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatnatyam
Location: Fairhaven, Zip - 02719, MA, USA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Info : I have learnt Bharathanatyam for 14 years and did my Certificate course in dance. I have performed extensively in India. Interested students mail me to the following address [email protected]
Name: Radhika Jaishankar
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatnatyam (indian classical dance)
Location: Ashland, MA, usa
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Trained classical dancer with a Masters degree in Bharathanatyam from Trichy. Also received extensive training in Bharathanatyam under Guru Smt. Latha in Kalamandalam and Pandallur styles. Have given numerous performances within, outside US and on Television. Teaching all age groups at residence in Ashland, MA near Sri Lakshmi temple.
Name: Kazi Jalal
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla and Harmonium
Location: Medford massachusetts
Telephone: 339-221-1369
Misc. Info: learn to chant with harmonium. I teach Tabla and Harmonium. one on one basis 45-min. lesson, each lesson costs $60, if anyone is interested please contact at the above number. Skype lessons also available.
Name: Kala Kunj Music
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: semi-classical vocal, devotional vocal, harmonium, keyboard
Location: Westford, MA, USA
Telephone: 978-846-2796
Misc. Info: Website - http://kalakunjmusic.weebly.com/ My name is Alpana Aggarwal and I am the owner and teacher at Kala Kunj Music located in Westford, MA. Kala Kunj uses traditional teaching methods and lessons are individualized to match each student's needs. Students of ALL ages are welcome. Call today to enroll for private and affordable music lessons.
Name: Sapna Krishnan
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharathanatyam (Indian Classical Dance)
Location: Shrewsbury, MA
Telephone: 508 792 9432
Misc. Info: Web - www.lasyadance
Name: Sonny Lalchandani
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Sitar, Sarod
Location: Amherst, MA,
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I teach classical sitar in the style of Ustad Vilayat Khan. I have studied intensely for over 10 years in the US and Pune, India. Available for beginning sitar instruction and include lessons about Indian music theory.
Name: Jerry Leake
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla/Rhythm Theory
Location: Dorchester, MA 02122
Telephone: 617-265-87651
Misc. Info: I teach Benaras and Delhi styles, and have over 30 years performing and teaching experience. I have written a widely used 3rd edition text on tabla, which can be viewed at Rhombuspublishing.com (Vol. II: Indian Influence). I teach classical, folk, and contemporary applications of tabla in the Boston area.
Name: Mona
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kathak and Bollywood fusion.
Location: Medford, MA
Telephone: 781-350- 5620
Misc. Info: Trained in Kathak (Jaipur and Lucknow Gharana) since the age of 4 and conducting classes for kids and adults for the last 10 years. Recipient of Visharad in Kathak. Have performed in Los Angeles, Portland and Boston and in various cities in India.
Name: Music Workshop
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: different kind of dance, vocal singing, keyboard lesson (north Indian style)
Location: Westborough MA, Framingam MA, natick,
Telephone: 781 791 7659
Misc. Info:. I have M.A. degree in dance, and now doing PhD in music and 12 year teaching experience. Contact me with any inquiries. I teach kids age 4+ and adults of all ages.
Name: Natyamani School of Dance
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharat Natyam
Location: Westborough, MA 01581
Telephone: 508-366-
Misc. Info: Natyamani School of Dance is the premiere institution for Bharathanatyam in Greater Boston. Established in 1992, it has ever since been dedicated to propagating this divine art form. The school is reputed for maintaining the rich traditions of Bharathanatyam, and bringing out the best in students. Sridevi Ajai Thirumalai, the artistic director of Natyamani School of Dance, is an acclaimed Bharathanatyam dancer and enjoys teaching. Many students have finished their Arangetram (debut) and continue to advance their skills under their guru. Natyamani School of Dance currently enrolls students from beginner to advanced levels. The school has conducted over 35 solo dance debuts, national & international programs, and has held dance productions helping out various charities in New England and India.
Name: New England School of Music (NESOM)
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla
Location: Nashua, Acton, Shrewsbury and Brookline, MA
Telephone: 781-791-
Misc. Info: The New England School of Music (NESOM) was founded by tabla maestro Aditya Kalyanpur and launched in mid-2008 as an educational and cultural organization based in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Indian Classical music is our passion and life-
Name: Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Sitar - Indian Classical
Location: Auburn, MA 01501
Telephone: 508-791-
Misc. Info: www.pakmusic
Name: Mouli Pal
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Odissi Dance
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Telephone: 978 304 7377
Misc. Info: http://moulipal
Name: Chris Pereji
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla, Harmonium, Hindustani Guitar, Keyboards
Location: South Attleboror, Massachusetts 02703
Telephone: 774-219-4232 (Cell) 508-399-5875 (Home)
Misc. Info: Accompaniment & Instruction, Excellent Audio Services for Hindustani and Karnatic stage/house concerts and weddings.
Name: Performing Arts Center of New England; Darshana Jani
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kathak/ Odissi / Bharat Natyam / Folk and Film
Location: Hopkinton MA 01748
Telephone: 508-451-3190
Misc. Info: www.Darshana
Name: Manisha Prasad
Email: [email protected]
Field: Hindustani classical vocal
Location: Newton, MA
Telephone: 617-467
Misc. Info: Here is a youtube link to see a sample of what I will be teaching:
https://www.youtube.com/
Name: Rajesh Puranik
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla
Location: Westford, MA, USA
Telephone: (978) 392-9309
Misc. Info: I offer beginner tabla lessons for Hindustani music, roughly following the curriculum of Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya. Lessons are taught in-person or via Skype. I have learned tabla since 1994, from several accomplished gurus in the Boston area. Member of the music group Ragini for five years. Focus is on the fundamentals of good physical technique and mental development of rhythm, along with practical knowledge of the common taals and musical styles for accompaniment. I also encourage students to recite and memorize all compositions in addition to playing them. Both solo and accompaniment are taught. In addition, my website www.worldmusic
Name: Rohini Rajaraman
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic and light music lessons
Location: Shrewsbury, MA
Telephone: 774-420-4320
Misc. Info: am a free lance singer trained in Carnatic, Hindustani and light music. I have recorded with music directors like AR Rahman, Yuvan Shankar Raja, Vidyasagar etc and have also been a part of several music reality shows like Sangeetha Mahayudham and Airtel Supersinger. I have trained children in music in India in the past and I am now starting music training classes in the US. The classes can be tailer-made based on your interests. Vocal Skype lessons are also available.
Name: Natasha Rab
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: classical dancing, Kathak, Bollywood dance, Zumba, and choreography.
Location: Framingham, MA
Telephone: 6179993174
Misc. Info: I offer classical dancing to children $20 per class. Classes are usually 45 min to an hour long.
Name: Sriram Rekapalli
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Mridhangam
Location: Waltham, MA, USA
Telephone: 703-839-2902
Misc. Info: Sriram hails from a family of musicians and has learnt Mridangam under renowned Mridangam exponents Late MLN Raju and VV Ramana Murthy. Graded artist in All India Radio and is a seasoned performer in concerts in both India, UK and USA for many years. Offers Mridangam classes at all levels over the weekend. Please call or email. Available for concerts / dance performances and lessons
Name: Sangeetayan, School of Hindustani Music
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Hindustani Vocal music
Location: Fairfield, Stamford, CT, and Shrewsbury, MA
Telephone: (203) 333-1667, (508) 614-0357
Misc. Info: Sagarika Kanjilal (director) Learn Hindustani classical music including Khayal, Thumri, Tappa, Raga Pradhan, Bhajan, Najrulgeeti, and other traditional songs Website - www.sangeetayan
Name: Sargam, Academy of Indian Music ( AIMS )
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Hindustani Vocal Music
Location: Shrewsbury and Waltham, Ma
Telephone: 508-845-
Misc. Info: 'Sargam' - an Academy for Indian Classical Music (AIMS), a premier institution for Hindustani Classical Music in Greater Boston area was founded by Neelima Chaturvedi. Neelima obtained her Masters degree in Indian Classical Music from Kanpur University and an 'Alankar' from Gandharv Mandal, Mumbai, India. She continues to further refine and expand her repertoire by training with Ashwini Bhide Deshpande, one of the finest contemporary vocalists based in Mumbai, India. For the last two decades, the academy has trained dozen of students in Gwalior and Atroli Gharana style of gayaki. The AIMS students demonstrate a very strong grasp of the fundamentals of Hindustani Classical Music as has been showcased in their excellent performances at various community events in the area. The academy was recently recognized when Neelima was awarded the Best Musical Training in MA for 2011 by the South Asian viewers of the India New England newspaper.
Name: Uma Sankar ( Sruthilayaa School of Music)
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic Vocal lessons
Location: Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Telephone: cell no 978 328 4890
Misc. Info: Founder of Sruthilayaa School of Music, Shrewsbury.
The School aims to educate aspiring students and inspire in them love and appreciation for the Classical art form. It plays an important role in promoting this art form in its pure traditional form. webpage - www.sruthilayaa
Name: Sneha Shah
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Hindustani Harmonium + Vocal (Classical, Bollywood Movie Songs, Ghazals, Bhajans)
Location: Waltham, MA, USA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Sangeet Visharad in Music (equivalent to bachelors) Have been actively involved in teaching Harmonium, Casio and Vocal Lessons. I welcome students and adults of all ages.
Name: Shaila School of Dance (Shaila Verma)
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Indian Bollywood and Folk Dance
Location: Shrewsbury, MA , USA and Burlington MA, USA
Telephone: 508-308-
Misc. Info: Shaila School of Dance specializes in teaching Bollywood dance forms to students of all ages, and offers innovative and fun programs ranging from fashionable bollywood to upbeat bhangra to traditional folk dances of India as well as semi-
Name: Anish Sharda
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla
Location: Boston, MA, USA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Visharad in Tabla
Name: Shikha
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic Classical Music (Vocal)
Location: Westborough, MA 01581
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Shikha is under the tutelage of Ganakalashree Vid. M S Sheela for past 13 years. She has performed at Sri Rama Seva Mandali, Ragadhana Sangita Sabha (Udupi), Rotary Club (Puttur) to name a few. She holds an M Tech and was working as Assistant Professor at a reputed institution in India before relocating to the USA. She is also keen on teaching Sanskrit recitations (shlokas).
Name: Aparna Sindhoor
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharat Natyam, Carnatic vocal
Location:
Telephone: 617-776-
Misc. Info: Website: http://www.navarasa
Name: Anine Singh
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatnatyam
Location: Upton, MA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: www.hamsinidance.com - I teach and do presentations of Bharata Natyam, T. Balasaraswati style. www.hamsinidance
Name: Neha Singh
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bollywood Dance - Both - Western and Traditional Indian
Location: Westborough, MA - USA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I have been sharing the pleasure of teaching dance for 10 years now. Having had students from the age of 5 to 65, I can say for sure, "Dance: Age no bar" .
I conduct regular classes as the Franklin High school in Franklin, MA every semester as a part of adult education offering, as well as take private instructions at home for events like wedding performances, corporate events, Indian folk, dance competitions, etc. Please visit my recently created Facebook page and don't hesitate to LIKE it if you do :-) Here's the link: https://www.facebook
Name: Shiwani Singh
E-Mail: garima.kala
Field: different kind of dance, vocal singing, piano lesson (north Indian style)
Location: Burlington MA, Boston , US
Telephone: 7817917659
Misc. Info: I am doing PHD in music and I am teaching dance, classical vocal singing, piano lesson
Name: Bhima-Karma V Saragrahi
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Mridanga (the original clay drum of ancient India)
Location: cambrige, Boston, MA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I am teaching a nearly extinct form of Vedic rhythm peculiar to the mridanga. This is a system which is taught as an inseparable part of the yogic / spiritual teachings of the Veda as well. Come and explore the depth of spirit, orientation and mechanics (rasa, bhava, kriya) of Sri Mridanga.
Name: Anna Sobel
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla
Location: Shutesbury / Amherst / Northampton, MA
Telephone: (917) 710-
Misc. Info: I offer tabla lessons at $50 / hour. Emphasis is on producing correct tone and learning rhythmic structures. I am a student of Pandit Divyang Vakil, a student of Ustad Alla Rakha. I also offer accompaniment for kirtan, tabla solos, and school assembly programs combining storytelling and tabla demonstration.
Name: Tarana School of Kathak by Moumita Banerjee
E-Mail: taranaschoolof
Field: Kathak Dance
Location: Woburn, MA 01801 and Westborough, MA 01581
Telephone: 561-245-0244
Misc. Info: Moumita Banerjee received her Master of Performing Arts (MPA) degree in Kathak from Bhatkhande Music Institute, Lucknow following her Bachelor of Music (B.Mus) degree from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Lucknow and Jaipur Gharanas. She has learned under legendary Gurus like Pandit Birju Maharaj, Prof. Kumkum Dhar, Prof. Bina Singh, and Dr. Ranajana Shrivastava. She has performed in many programs in the Greater Boston community. For details contact Moumita Banerjee via email or phone provided above.
Name: Nita Trivedi
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bollywood, Zumba
Location: RI and Southern MA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: http://www.dancebynita
Name: Vidyanjali Dance School of New England (Anandini Chandra Sekhar)
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharat Natyam
Location: Newton, MA
Telephone: 248-875-
Misc. Info: Taught in the traditional Thanjavur style as taught by the Gurus of Sri Rajarajeshwari Bharata Natya Kala Mandir of Mumbai. Classes held in Newton and Burlington, private and semi-
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