Name: AATMA Performing Arts
E-Mail: info
Field: Bollywood, Hip-
Location: Locations in Morganville, NJ, Plainsboro, NJ, Edison, NJ, North Brunswick, NJ, and New York City
Telephone: 908.692.
Misc. Info: To Register for Classes, please visit: www
Name: Abhinaya School of Kuchipudi Dance - Gayatri Saripalli
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kuchipudi and Bharatnatyam
Location: 85 fountayne lane, Lawrenceville - NJ 08648
Telephone: 7328292208
Misc. Info: website - www
Name: Debasis Adhikari
E-Mail: debasis
Field: Rabindra Sangeet
Location: Jersey City
Telephone: home 516 270 7675
Misc. Info: Debasis is well versed in all aspects of Rabindra-
Name: AE Entertainment
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bollywood vocal
Location: Paramus, NJ, USA
Telephone: 201-754-
Misc. Info: Bollywood Live Singing (w/HQ Karaoke Tracks) Along With Some Bengali & Malayalam Oldies, DJ, Dance Light and Sound System(s) For Most Events. Semi-
Name: Shivaranjini Amarapuram
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic vocal, Light music, Folk songs, Devotional and karaoke.
Location: Edison, NJ
Telephone: 732-
Misc. Info: Shivaranjini Amarapuram a disciple of Carnatic classical perfectionist "Suvarnamma" have performed in numerous events at a very young age and also been trained in Light music, Folk songs, Dasarapada and Devaranama. Since I had passion for music gradually I developed to sing karaoke songs as well. Always given a creative, concentration and constructive diversion while performing and a big believer of "Excellence in Music" is the key to make this Art a part of all her lives in the years to come.
Name: Sandhya Anand
E-Mail: samskrta
Field: Carnatic Violin, Carnatic Vocal, Sanskrit, Music Theory
Location: Edison, South Jersey, NJ, US
Telephone: 973-
Misc. Info: Sandhya Anand is a professional All India Radio graded Carnatic Vocalist and Violinist who has performed extensively in India and abroad in many prestigious venues. She is a rank holder with double Master's degree in Music and Sanskrit. She trained under maestros Padmabhushan Sri T V Gopalakrishnan, Sri R Swaminathan and Smt Suguna Varadachari. As a violinist she has accompanied top grade artistes like Padmabhushan T V Gopalakrishnan, Padmabhushan Sri R K Srikantan, Sangita Kalacharya Suguna Varadachari, Sudha Raghunathan, Balamuralikrishna, Seetha Rajan, Vishakha Hari, P Unnikrishnan, Sikkil Gurucharan, Priya Sisters, Bombay Jayashree etc. She has shared stages with eminent classical dancers like Leela Samson, Prof CV Chandrasekhar etc. She has been a recipient of many national awards and recognitions. She imparts traditional training to aspiring students. Keen students may contact her for class schedule and details. More details can be viewed at www
Name: Archana Nrityalaya now known as Archana Arts
E-Mail: Kathaknj
Field: Kathak
Location: Main academy at 4 Railroad Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873, Branches - Iselin, Jersey city, Parsippany
Telephone: 609 309 3288
Misc. Info: Director - Guru Archana Joglekar I am senior Kathak Guru, and head of Samved Exam Board established for North America. (www.madhyam
Name: Shivani Badgi
E-Mail: shivanibadgi
Field: Indian Dance - Kathak, Bollywood, Contemporary, Ballet, Jazz, and Fusion styles
Location: West Windsor, NJ USA
Telephone: (609)-240-
Misc. Info: Shivani Badgi is a New Jersey / New York based dancer with 20
years of combined dance experience in Kathak, Ballet, Bollywood, Jazz,
Contemporary, and Street styles. She has trained with Guru Padma Khanna at Indianica Academy, Joffrey Ballet School, Mason Gross School of Arts at Rutgers University, and Broadway Dance Center. Offering private lessons, group lessons, and special events for
Kathak, Bollywood, Contemporary, and Jazz. Please contact me for more information and visit shivanibadgi
Name: Savitha Balasubramaniam
E-Mail: savitha
Field: Carnatic/ Devotional Music
Location: 18 Devon Rd, Edison, NJ
Telephone: 732-
Misc. Info: I have been teaching Carnatic Music for the past 30 years in Mumbai. I am associated with Mulund Fine Arts for a long time now. I have taught students of all ages( 5 through 70). More recently I have started teaching long distance students through skype. I am in the US for a couple of months every year and would continue the classes through skype from Mumbai.
Name: Pandit Jayawant Bantwal
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Hindustani Classical Music (Tabla, Keyboard & Vocal)
Location: Plainsboro, New Jersey
Telephone: (732) 927-3246
Misc. Info: Website - www
Name: Prabhakar Betrabet
E-Mail: prabhakar
Field: Tabla
Location: Plainsboro, NJ
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Shagird of Ustad Shaik Dawood Khan & Ustad Shabbir Nisar
Name: Divya Bhandari
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kathak
Location: 225 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ
Telephone: 302 740 2494
Misc. Info: I have recently moved here from Jodhpur (Raj.), India and I am a Kathak graduate passed from Gandharva University, Lucknow. I have been learning kathak since the age of 9. I would love to follow my passion for dance and pursue it in this side of the world too.
Name: Anindita Sarkar Bhowmick
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Hindustani Classical Music, Bhajans, Rabindrasangeet and other light music in Bengali
Location: East Brunswick, NJ-
Telephone:
Misc. Info: M.A in Music, Calcutta, West Bengal
Name: Bollywood Touch
E-Mail: dance
Field: Fusion, Bharatnatyam, Bhangra, and Garba
Location: Jersey City
Telephone: 352-834-
Misc. Info: Bollywood Touch has done many corporate events, wedding functions, sangeets, birthday parties, etc! Some of our clients include Rebtel, Johnson & Johnson, Time Warner Cable (TWC). We've also been featured on B4U! For more information visit us at www
Name: Nisha Brijesh
E-Mail: Nisha
Field: Hindustani classical vocals
Location: Belle Mead, NJ, USA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Greetings! My name is Nisha Brijesh. I am a trained Hindustani Classical Vocalist (15+ years and counting). I perform Bollywood songs (old and new) to private and public audiences of 1000+. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering. Having spent nearly 20 years time sharing my passion with my career as an IT professional I have been pursuing music full time since 2017.
Name: Geetha C.
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic classical music Vocal Classes
Location: 121 Jeremy Court, Edison, NJ
Telephone: 732-
Misc. Info: I am a professionally trained Carnatic Classical Singer. I am Certified in Carnatic Classical Music from Potti Sriramulu Telugu University based at Hyderabad, India. I went to music school at Rajahmundry, India and have learned Carnatic Music for over 7 years. I have several performaces and accolades to my credit. I have a deep interest in teaching music and educating people about the divine art. You may contact me at 732-
Name: Swagata Chakraborty
E-Mail: swagata
Field: Hindustani Vocal, and Kathak dance
Location: 2 Inverness Lane, East Windsor, N.J. 08520
Telephone: 609-371-2185
Misc. Info: Music info... Swagata has more than 20 years of classical training from Gurus of Bengal ( senia and Benaras gharana) has more than 20 years of teaching experience. She is a National Scholar from M.H.R.D. and Gold Medalist from Rabindra Bharati University in her Masters in vocal music. She has performed extensively in U.S and India. She gives tranings in.. pure hindusthani classical, bhajan, classical based movie songs, ranbindra sangeet, najrulgiti etc. Dance info.. Swagata in a Nritya Prabhakar from Prayag Sangeet Academy . She took training in kathak from eminent Gurus of Bengal. She has 10 years teaching experience in India and 4 years of teaching in U.S.A.
She teaches... kathak , folk and dance with different songs. www
Name: Calai Chandra
E-Mail: calaichandra
Field: Bharatnatyam
Location: Newport, Jersey City, NJ
Telephone: 201-
Misc. Info: Ms Calai Chandra, MFA in Bharatanatyam, is an experienced performing artiste and educator. She is also a certified Yoga teacher. For more info: jersey
Name: Subhamita Chanda
E-Mail: callupsm
Field: Hindustani Classical and Rabindra Sangeet
Location: Plainsboro
Telephone: 609-
Misc. Info: Subhamita is trained Hindustani classical and Rabindrasangeet vocalist. She is former student famous Classical singer Pandit Ajay Chakraborty and well known Rabindra-
Name: Aparna Chandran
E-Mail: actanjore
Field: Bharatnatyam.
Location: Edison, New Jersey, USA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Over 10 years of experience in teaching. I have given several performances both in India and US.
Name: Jayashree Chandrasekaran
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic Vocal and devotional
Location: 1249, Rt:46E, Parsippany, NJ or 108, Clover Hill Dr, Flanders, NJ
Telephone: 973-
Misc. Info: I teach Carnatic Vocal music, Bhajans and Slokaas for Kids and Adults near Parsippany and Flanders.
Name: Vijayasri Chandrasekaran
E-Mail: vijaya
Field: Carnatic Music (Vocal)
Location: 360, Hawthorne road, north brunswick, NJ 08902.
Telephone: 732-709-
Misc. Info: I teach carnatic music for kids as well as adults. Website: www
Name: Bala Devi Chandrashekar
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharat Natyam, South Asian Performing Arts
Location: Princeton, Livingston and Edison, New Jersey
Telephone: 609 430 0301
Misc. Info: Senior Student of Bharatanatyam exponent Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam, Bala Devi works on developing and perfecting a style that would be seamless and fluid while retaining the precision, power & purity of line - typical of Bharatanatyam. Bala had the unique opportunity to learn the angas, charis nrittahastas, sthanas and 108 Karanas. Bala Devi teaches a dance technique translating theoretical concepts into practice, based on her Guru's research and teaching. Bala focuses on creating and consolidating awareness of classical dance by imparting valuable Bharatanatyam lessons to students. Bala is the only North American Bharatanatyam artist/ teacher to have produced internationally, critically acclaimed Bharatanatyam DVD's - Nandanar Charithram, MLV Favorites and KrishnaArpanam.
Name: Deepal Chodhari
E-Mail: deepal
Field: Santoor
Location: Elsie Dr, Plainsboro, NJ 08536
Telephone: 609 651 1001
Misc. Info: http://www
Name: Jalpa Choksi
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Hindustani Classical Vocal, Harmonium, Keyboard, Bhajans, Light Music & Bollywood Music
Location: Edison, NJ, USA
Telephone: 732 806 0219
Misc. Info: Teaching Hindustani Classical Vocal, Harmonium, Keyboard, Bhajans and Light music since 1995.
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Name: Sanjiv Chopra
E-Mail: nirusanjiv19
Field: Keyboard, Mouthorgan, Vocal and instrmental film songs with guitar support
Location: North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Teach students basic concepts of Keyboard and songs of his/her choice.
Name: Suranjan B. Choudhury
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Indian Vocal
Location: Monmouth Junction NJ 08852
Telephone: 908-
Misc. Info: Performer, Composer and Teacher of Indian Music (Vocal). Has performed extensively in the U.S and India. Has a number of albums on iTunes, Amazon and Google Play. Provides trainings in Hindusthani classical, Bhajan, Bollywood songs, Ranbindrasangeet, Nazrulgeeti. etc. Provides Voice and Rhythm (Taal) trainings, theory of Indian music, reading and writing Indian music notations. For anyone interested, he may also provide trainings for Digital Audio Recording techniques, Audio Restoration and Manipulation. Please contact by phone or email for details.
Name: Lalit Christy
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Hindustani classical vocal, bollywood songs, bhajan and gazal and gujarati songs
Location: 2b, reler lane, somerset NJ, 08873
Telephone: 732 917 1611
Misc. Info: masters in hindustani classical from Gandharva vishwavidhyalay, 4 years teaching experiance in own class in india.
Name: DaadArts- A School of Visual and Performing Arts
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Indian Classical Dance: Kathak, Folk and Contemporary Dance, Visual Arts: Drawing and Painting, Indian Folk Arts and Crafts
Location: Lawrenceville, NJ, USA. Classes available in Lawrenceville, Princeton, East brunswick. Classes starting in other NJ areas.
Telephone: 908 510 2966
Misc. Info: DaadArts offers Diploma and Degree Courses in Kathak dance. We also offer Folk and Contemporary dance classes. Personal attention, small classes, Kids and Adults batches. No prior experience needed for beginners.
Name: Dancing Shiva Performing Arts Center
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Fusion, Bollywood, Bhangra, Garba, Hip-
Location: 122 Charles St. Somerset, NJ 08873
Telephone: 732-568-
Misc. Info: Jeanie Beri, head choreographer at DSPAC, has been dancing since the age of 4 with expertise in Odissi, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Bollywood and Modern Dance. The goal of DSPAC is to educate youth how dance can be expressive in more than one way. Log onto www.
Name: Sutapa Das
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kathak, Bollywood, Folk, Semi Classical
Location: 150A PleasantView Dr, Piscataway, 08854
Telephone: 424 999 2179
Misc. Info: performed different Dances ...Please go through attached video:
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Name: Radhika Devrajan
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Violin Carnatic style
Location: 20 Barbara St, Kendall Park, Nj
Telephone: - 732 297 3232
Misc. Info: Radhika Devrajan recieved her initial training in violin under Guru Sri .S.V. Ramachandran (Mumbai) for several years and is currently recieving advanced training from Guru Sri Vittal Ramamoorthy and Smt. Kalyani Ramani .She has also recieved training in vocal for over 8 years. She has been performing for over 15 years in India and NJ. She conducts classes at "Swaradhika" School Of Music at Kendall Park. Lessons are taught on a one on one basis and also in batches. All lessons are taught vocaly before being taught to play on the violin.
Name: Sudha Shekhar Devulapalli
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharathnatyam
Location: 117 Elenor Dr, Kendall Park NJ - 08824
Telephone: 732-398-
Misc. Info: visit www
Name: Rai Dey
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Dance - Odissi Dance
Location: Bharat Sevashram Sangha, 3490 Route 27, Kendall Park, NJ 08824
Telephone: 848 391 9173
Misc. Info: Odissi dance classes for kids (4-12 yrs). Traditional Odissi course starting from steppings, hand gestures, expression, body movement, combined with yoga and stretches. I have been practicing the dance form for last two decades and have been combining Odissi with various contemporary music.
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Name: Prasad Eswara
E-Mail: Prasad
Field: Tabla
Location: Bedminster, NJ
Telephone: 862-
Misc. Info:
Name: Swaroopa Gadgil
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Marathi Sugam Sangeet, Hindustani Classical vocal, Hindi Film Songs appropriate for children
Location: Eatontown, Monmouth County, NJ
Telephone: 732 440 4555
Misc. Info: Classical and Marathi Sugam Sangeet training for over 15 years since age 5. Completed Visharad Pratham from Gandharva Mahavidyalaya. Teaching music to Adults and Children since 1998.
Name: Priya Ganesan
E-Mail: priya_
Field: Bharatnatyam
Location: 429, Willowbrook Dr, North Brunswick, NJ - 08902
Telephone: 732-
Misc. Info: I have a deep interest in teaching Bharathanatyam and educating people about the divine art.
Name: Gitanjali School of Music
Email: geethachundi
Field: Indian Classical Vocal Music (Carnatic and Hindustani)
Location: Edison NJ, South Brunswick NJ, Monroe NJ
Telephone: +1 732 572 1393
Misc. Info: Gitanjali School of Music is founded by Geetha Chundi - a professionally trained Classical Music teacher for Carnatic and Hindustani Music. She holds a diploma in Classical Vocal Music and has a deep interest in educating people about the divine art. She learned Music for over 16 years since her childhood and has over 12 years of experience teaching Music. Her students have won prestigious awards too. She has in-
Name: Govind
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Vocal
Location: 2507 Wildberry Court, Edison NJ 08817
Telephone: 732-393-9438
Misc. Info: If you want to learn to sing; light, semi-
Name: Manoj Govindraj
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Hindustani-
Location: 530 Cinder Road, Edison, NJ 08820
Telephone: 732-
Misc. Info: Faculty at The Academy of Indian Music, NJ (www
Name: Waheed Gul
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: harmonium and vocal teacher and performer
Location: Edison, New Jersey
Telephone: 786-
Misc. Info: I have 35 years of experience in Indian music. I have performed in many countries beside USA. My fee is based on the type of service provided, such as vocal training, harmonium training, basic, intermediate or advance. group training or one on one. I also a singer for Ghazals, Bollywood songs, Folks, Bhajans or I can play for you if you are a singer and need a musician. I was the founder of group "Sur Sangeet" 1979 and "Awaaz Group USA" in 2000 I started the first ever live Indian band in USA and performed in many private and commercial shows with over 4,000 people. I inspired and trained many people over the years for singing or to play harmonium. I am happy to spread the knowledge of Indian music and keep the tradition alive. Please contact me if I can help you in music.
Name: Heritage Arts Academy - Yoshita Chandrani
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Sitar - Hindustani Classical music and Indian Arts
Location: Princeton area, NJ
Telephone: 609 439 3090
Misc. Info: "Sangeet Visharad" from Akhil Bruhad Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Gujarat, Bachelors in Music (Sitar), M.S. University, Baroda, India, Masters of Performing Arts (Sitar) , M.S. University, Baroda, India. Initiated into Hindiustani Classical Music at the age of 12 and learnt privately till she joined M.S. University of Baroda, India where she completed her Masters in Performing Arts. Former AIR artist in Yuva Vani programs, winner of the M.S. University Music Festival in Instrumental Music (Sitar). Performances given in India, Kenya and USA. Classes are held for children and adults. Courses offered for Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya examinations. Sitar repairs and rentals are available. Sitar accessories, like strings, beads, cases etc. also available on sale.
Name: Sandhya Iyer
E-Mail: sandhyaa
Field: Bharatanatyam, Semi-
Location: 11 Byrne Court, Monroe NJ 08831
Telephone: 609 235 9644
Misc. Info: Offering Bharatanatyam, semi-
Name: Usha R Iyer
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: slokas, bhajans, hindi geet.
Location: 6 Purdue Rd, Edison NJ 08820
Telephone: 732 379 4259
Misc. Info: I have been teaching music for the past 4 years. Have learnt carnatic music from my mother and also have taken carnatic music lessons training from Smt Savithri Iyer in Bombay for 7 years.
I am teaching slokas and short bhajans for kids. Also teaching Hindi, Marathi music too. Teaching carnatic music for kids at the basic and intermediate level. I had few perfomances in the past years. Students who had started with their slokas and bhajans also had their performances . Preparing the kids to sing Hindi songs for the cultural programs. Also teaching Vishnu Sahasranamam, Bhagvad Gita for kids.
Name: Nithya Jaishankar
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic Vocal Music, Bhajans, and Devotional Songs
Location: Woodbridge Avenue, Edison NJ, 08837, USA
Telephone: 216-
Misc. Info: Having 15 years of musical training from gurus like Pozhakudi Ganesha Iyer in Tanjavur and Therazhandur Sisters in Chennai. I focus on teaching Carnatic music, devotional songs, and bhajans. I Teach children of ages five and above. I believe that the songs should be learnt along with the meaning to make it more presentable. I also encourage kids to sing on stage in local temple performances.
Name: Asha Janardhan
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic Vocal music
Location: 16, Allenby Lane, Scotch plains, NJ 07076
Telephone:
Misc. Info: My students have participated and won many competitions in the tri-
Name: Sonal Jhaveri
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatnatyam
Location: Jersey City, NJ, 07307, USA
Telephone: 201 204 6006
Misc. I am offering BN dance classes for beginners and inter
Name: Kalyani Josyula
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic - Veena
Location: 19 Villanova dr., Kendall Park, NJ-
Telephone: 732 940 6226
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Name: Kalamandir of NJ Dance School
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kathak
Location: Edison, Kendall Park, Monmouth Junction, Morganville (all New Jersey, USA)
Telephone: (732)-845-
Misc. Info: Kalamandir of NJ is a Classical Kathak dance school located in central New Jersey which aims to pass on the rich history of the North Indian classical dance as well as the specific technique of the Lucknow gharana. Under the guidance of Malabika Guha, students undergo rigorous and enlightening weekly training with the ultimate goal of becoming mature, poised "Katthakas," or those who tell a story. Artistic Director & Teacher: Malabika Guha, Website: http://www
Name: Kalagangothri Foundation (Akhila V)
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharthanatyam (Kalakshetra Baani)
Location: Oak Tree Road, Edison, New Jersey, USA
Telephone: 646 647 7382
Misc. Info: Please visit www
Name: Moneesha Kamani
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Classical Indian Dance: Bharatanatyam - Kalakshetra Style
Location: Jersey City (Bright Street/ Washington Boulevard), Wayne (Union Boulevard), Woodbridge (Green Street, Route 9)
Telephone: (848) 459 8442
Misc. Info: A current student of Padmashree Shri. Adyar K Lakshman from Kalakshetra, Chennai. Bharatanatyam dance classes offered on weekends and occasional weekdays for children and adults in Jersey City, Wayne and Woodbridge of New Jersey. I teach the Kalakshetra style of dance and have performed dance recitals, margams, including semi
Name: Bhuvana Kannan
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: South Indian Classical Instument- Veena
Location: 7, Cottonwood court, Plainsboro, NJ-
Telephone: 609-
Misc. Info:
Name: Guruji Surendra Katthula
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Hindustani Vocal, Harmonium, and Tabla
Location: Surendra Katthula Director, Swarsaagar A Performing Arts Center 112 Wood Ave. Iselin, Nj, 08830.
Telephone: 732-744-
Misc. Info: Agra Gharana. Sangeet Vishaarad., ERYT-
Name: Vikrant Kelkar
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla
Location: Dayton, NJ 08810
Telephone: 732-343-
Misc. Info:
Name: Aditi Khatri
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bhatarnatyam, semi classical, Folk, Bollywood and fusion.
Location: 5200 Hana rd, Edison, NJ-
Telephone: 908 463 7845.
Misc. Info: She is a graduate from Nalanda reserch centre Mumbai (diploma) and has been lerning and performing dance since the age of 8. She has been performing with guru smt. Bhavana Thakkar (M.F.A) in many dance festivals and annual shows in Mumbai. Has been teaching dance since the past 8 yrs. Teaches groups of children 6 and above, at your residence. www
Name: Girija Kolluri
E-Mail: kolluri0
Field: Carnatic music Vocal & Telugu light / film songs
Location: Plainsboro, NJ
Telephone:
Misc. Info: My life long association & passion for music motivates & give extreme satisfaction in teaching children basic carnatic & Telugu light / semi classical music. By explaining meanings I try to teach language & culture along with music.
Name: Madhukar M Kshirsagar
E-Mail: madhukar
Field: Bansuri North Indian Classical
Location: 32 Rachael Drive , Morganville NJ 07751
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I have 10 years of learning experience in playing Bansuri. I have been teaching bansuri for last two years. I have been disciple of Pt. Vishwanath Shrikhande and Smt. Tripti Mukherkee. Currently learning music from Shri. Abhisek Mallick. I have performed on many occasions in Tristate Area. The classes covers basics of bansuri, basics of Hindustani Music. Students also learn to play film songs based on classical music. Classes can be taken in person or online. Group classes have to be in person only. Visit http://www
Name: Hemant Kulkarni
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Hindustani Classical - vocal and harmonium
Location: South Brunswick, New Jersey
Telephone: 732-
Misc. Info: Teaching Hindustani classical and semi-
Name: Lavanya Mahadevan
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatanatyam, Folk Dance, Vocal Music
Location: Edison / Metuchen - New Jersey
Telephone: 848-
Misc. Info: Over 8 years Teaching Experience in Private Classes and Public Schools. Graduate Degree (Master of Fine Arts) in Bharatanatyam from Nagpur University, Scholarship holder from Ministry of Tourism and Culture, New Delhi. Performed in prestigious dance festivals like the Kalidas Mahotsav, Guruvayur and Chotanikara festivals. Conducts Bharatanatyam, folk, and vocal music lessons in New Jersey. Currently taking class in Edison/
Name: Irmeet Maini
E-Mail: irmi
Field: Indian classical, Sufi, Ghazals, folk, Semi-
Location: Millburn, New Jersey, USA
Telephone: 201-
Misc. Info: Very affordable lessons at 35$ an hour
Name: Matru Dance Academy- Rachana Patel
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatanatyam, Semi-
Location: Plainsboro, West Windsor, Cherry Hill, Toms River
Telephone: 609-287-
Misc. Info: Matru dance academy is dedicated to promote and preserve various Indian dance arts in USA. Since its inception, this academy has emerged into one of the leading Classical, Semi-
Name: Mehekte Sur (Vinay & Aparna Kamulkar)
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bollywood Live singing along with other languages like Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali
Location: Edison, NJ
Telephone: 650-
Misc. Info: www
Name: Miru
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Vocal, Veena
Location: Plainsboro -08536 New Jersey
Telephone: 201 962 5500
Misc. Info:
Name: Chandan Modi
E-Mail: chandanmodi
Field: Instruments: keyboard, Harmonium, Dholak, Tabla, Dhol, Vocal- Film Songs, Classical, Light, Garba
Location: 321 Juniper Dr. Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Telephone: 856-278-
Misc. Info: www
Name: Meena Basu Nag
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Dance
Location: Monmouth County, New Jersey as we teach in the Marlboro / Manalapan / Freehold / Old Bridge / Holmdel Areas.
Telephone: 732-598-
Misc. Info: I am the Artistic Director, Choreographer and teacher for Nritya Creations Academy of Dance in NJ. Our website is www
Name: Shwetha Gowri Nagaraj
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Veena and Vocal Carnatic music classes.
Location: Grove street Jersey City. NJ.
Telephone: 617-480-
Misc. Info: Sunadha Veena a classical Indian musical Instrument - (Similar to Sitar) and Vocal music, taught by Professional Artist near Grove street Jersey City. Individual attention is paid to each student. Classes comprises of both theory as well as practical. Vocal and Veena Teachings are for following categories : Beginner and Intermediate. For more Information logon to: http://about
Name: Mrs. S.D. Nain
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: North Indian Classical Vocal Music
Location: 382, Ford Avenue, Ford, NJ, 08863
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Post graduate teacher & examinar for music. Performing artist has given solo concerts of classical, light - classical & sugam sangeet in India & USA
Name: Malini Nair
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatnatyam, Mohiniyattam, Semi-
Location: 1 Beekman Rd, Suite 6, Kendall Park, Nj-08824
Telephone: 732-501-
Misc. Info: Sowparnika Dance Academy is a distinct and unique dance institution located in central NJ dedicated to the education, promotion and encouragement of Indian Dance Forms. Arengetram classes for bharathanatyam and mohiniyattom are offered. Yearly 2 performances offered by students. A perfect platform for artists who prefer to cherish their art lessons and perform at multiple programs thru out the tri-
Name: Nandhini
E-Mail: nandhini
Field: Carnatic Music Vocal
Location: Jersey City, New Jersey 07306
Telephone: 201-917-
Misc. Info: I have learnt carnatic music for a period of 5 years under the tutelage of Smt. Santha and for 8 years under famous papa S. Subramaniam. I would like to teach children the basics of Carnatic music. In addition to vocal training, I would be teaching them the theoretical aspects of carnatic music. Every student will be given special attention since the classes will be taken for each and every student separately till they get used to singing. Children of all the ages are welcome.
Name: Divya Nandyala
E-Mail: swarmusic
Field: Hindustani Classical Music
Location: Princeton, NJ 08540
Telephone: 609-213-
Misc. Info: Swar Music School, established since 2001, offers vocal lessons for all ages in Hindustani classical music. With a Masters degree from ABGMV Mumbai, Divya is a published author of Swarika series of books, for Beginner level to Visharad level students. Check out our website www
Name: Sowmya Natarajan
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic Vocal and Veena
Location: 2238 Strawberry Court Edison New Jersey 08817
Telephone: 732 662 7458
Misc. Info: Carnatic vocal classes are taken in groups for younger children. For bigger kids and adults, individual attention will be given and for smaller children the same will be provided based on the child's interest level. Individual attention is given for children and adults taking veena classes. Tiruppugazh classes for children and adults are preferably for those who are comfortable with tamizh. Special summer classes can also be arranged for.
Name: Natya Isai Mela Academy (NIMA) - Poornima Balan
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic music and Bharatanatyam
Location: 1408, Edison Glen Terrace, Edison, New Jersey - 08837
Telephone: (870) 301-9250
Misc. Info: Carnatic music and Bharathanatyam (Kalakshetra style) taught in the most efficient way by Mrs. Poornima - who holds Masters degree and Bachelors degree in music and dance. NIMA teaches her students with a syllabus-
Name: Natya Mandir of Marlboro, Director Ragini Sridhar
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharathanatyam
Location: Marlboro, NJ 07751, USA
Telephone: 732-817-
Misc. Info: I have 20+ years of training in Bharathanatyam. My dance gurus are my mother / teacher / choreographer - Smt. Radha Sridhar of Venkatesha Natya Mandir of Bangalore and Sri Krishnamurthy of Kalakshetra, Chennai. As part of my dance training, I have been a dance teacher in my mother's dance school for a number of years. My interest lies in imparting Bharathanatyam dance, history and theory to young aspirants. I also teach semi-
Name: Navaranjitha Performing Arts Center (NRPAC)
E-Mail: navaranjitha
Field: Bharathanatyam (Pandanallur style), Semi-
Location: Main Dance Studio: 3175 Route 27 (Rear Unit), Franklin Park, NJ 08823
Hillsborough Studio: Kathleen Academy of Dance, 411 Route 206, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Telephone: Land-732-940-
Misc. Info: The school's objective is to provide quality education and training to students of all ages in Indian classical dance, primarily Bharathanatyam - Pandanallur style. The school conducts dance classes in Junior, Intermediate and Advance levels. The Junior training involves basic exercises and stretching for Bharathanatyam, Pranam (Namaskaram), Aduvus (steps), coordination of feet and Talam (rhythm), gestures (hand signs, and movements), Abhinaya (expression) and basic theory. Exams and Certification programs available in every level. Classes are conducted by Vidushi Smt. Rashmi Sudheendra. Please visit her website www.rashmi
Name: Nritya Creations Academy of Dance
E-Mail:[email protected]
Field:Bharat Natyam and modern dance
Location: Edison, Marlboro, Old Bridge, Cherry Hill
Telephone: 1-732-
Misc. Info: Excellence in Technique Based Dance Training in NJ for 17 years. Leading NJ Dance Academy specializing in Bharat Natyam, Creative Classical Indian Dance and Fusion Choreography blending Indian Classical dance with Western dance. Classes in Bharat Natyam, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Fusion Choreography. Award Winning Performing Troop has won numerous trophies at Bollywood and Classical Dance Competitions such as Naya Andaz, FIA, Naach Revolution, Aavishkar, Zalak and other competitions. Centers in Edison (Oak Tree Rd), Marlboro (HATCC Temple), Old Bridge (Rt 9) and Cherry Hill. Highly qualified, accredited and mature dance instructors specializing in Technique Based Dance Training and creative award winning choreography. Visit www
Name: Nrityalina Center for Performing Arts
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Tagore Style, Bollywood, Vocals, Rabindra sangeet
Location: Newark avenue, Jersey City 07306
Telephone: 201.204.
Misc. Info: Small group classes, individual attention towards all, regular stage shows, Both kids and adult dance classes available. website - www
Name: Nrityanjali Arts - Pallavi Degwekar Shaikh
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Structured Kathak dance curriculum.
Location: North Jersey NJ, Edison NJ, Franklin Park NJ, Princeton NJ.
Telephone: 201-203-2603 / 732-
Misc. Info: Nrityanjali Arts- a premier Kathak dance academy offers a structured Kathak dance curriculum. Classes are offered by Shringar Mani Guru Pallavi Degwekar Shaikh who has done masters in Kathak repertoire and has topped in it. She has learnt under the tutelage of Guru Smt. Asha Joglekar from the age of 10 years. Pallavi has been teaching for more than 15 years. Classes offered from 7 years of age. Special foundation course for 4 to 6 years of age. Adults are welcome too. No registration until 2016. Please contact for more info.
Name: Nupur School of Dance
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bollywood, Folk, Semi-
Location: 666 Plainsboro Road, Building 1000, Suite 1014, Plainsboro, NJ 08536 & Basking Ridge, NJ
Telephone: 609-
Misc. Info: Madhavi Devasthale is the Director of Nupur School of Dance for over 15 years. Through her full-
Name: Mrinal K. Pal
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla and Hindustani Vocal
Location: 22 Dayton Dr. Apt. 141A, Edison, NJ 08820-
Telephone: 732-494 3716
Misc. Info: Dr. Pal received traditional training in tabla for more than thirty years from Ustad Afaq Hussain Khan and Ustad Wazid Hussain Khan of Lucknow. His vocal training was at home. His method of teaching tabla, developed over a period of more than twenty years, cuts down on the learning time considerably and allows the students to develop a much better understanding of the art and science of tabla playing. The method is described in his book, "Step-
Name: Gokul Panda
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla
Location: 24 Baxter Rd, Edison, NJ 08817
Telephone: +1 732 692 8535,
Misc. Info: Sri Gokul Panda, a highly talented, young tabla player originally from Kolkata, India, is one of the new genere of Tabla exponents of New Jersey who is taking this North Indian percussion instrument to greater heights in USA. Gokul was introduced to tabla at an early age of five by his father. Few years later tabla maestro Professor Pandit Anil Bhattacharya, of Rabindrabharati University and a disciple of Khalifa Ustad Wajid Hussain Khan of Lakhnaw Gharana, took Gokul under his tutorship. After Guruji's sad demise Gokul is farther trained under world famous Tabla Guru Pandit Shankar Ghosh of Farukkabad Gharana. Gokul played Tabla solo and accompanied many famous TV and Radio artists. With 25 years of experience teaching and performing he has unique technique to teach tabla to kids in a one to one basis with personal care, mingling both Lakhnaw and Farukkabad Gharana style of Tabla playing.
Name: Kajol Panigrahi
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Odissi Dancer
Location: 52 farms Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey, 08844
Telephone: 908 837 9357
Misc. Info: I am trained, since my childhood, under Guru Shri Gajendra Kumar Panda, an internationally famous exponent of odissi dance. Have
performed in many dance festivals of India like Konark Dance Festival, Orange Festival, Hampi Utsav and many more. Want to perform in some
respectable cultural functions conducted over here and teach classical and semi-
Name: Suba Ramesh Parmar
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Classical Bharatanatyam
Location: 7 Jenna Ct, Scotch Plains NJ 07076
Telephone: 908-490-
Misc. Info: Founded in 1992 by Suba Ramesh Parmar, a renowned classical dancer, Shubanjali aims to make Bharatanatyam an important force within US art and works to bring people in contact with the creativity of South Asian dance as a part of mainstream dance in the US. Shubanjali seeks to sustain and develop the traditional art forms of India through the teaching and performance of Bharata Natyam for audiences of all backgrounds. Shubanjali thereby promotes the values of Indian culture, preserves an ancient art form, and forges links among Indian, US and other cultures. Shubanjali, not just a dance school, also embodies a well-
Name: Aakash Patel
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bollywood, Hip-
Location: Cherry Hill, NJ
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Why walk, if 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-hop, Lyrical Hip-
Name: Pradip Patel
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Light Music (Sugam Sangit - Geet, Bhajan, Ghazal etc. in Gujarati & Hindi), training for singing competition, Indian Classical (Vocal) Music, Tabla, Harmonium, Keyboard.
Location: North Bergen, NJ, 07407, USA
Telephone: 551-247-
Misc. Info: Sangeet Visharad (BA-
Name: Payal Dancing School
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Indian Folk Dance and Bharatnatyam
Location: Somerset, NJ
Telephone: 732-659-
Misc. Info: Bharatanatyam dance classes are being offered on Sunday evening for children and adults in Somerset, NJ. Payal Dancing School is committed to teaching students traditional dances to help them represent the Diversity of Indian culture in a dance form. For more information please visit us at www
Name: Bhavani Pemmaraju
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic and Hindustani Classical
Location: North Brunswick, NJ, USA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Bhavani studied Carnatic music under guru Rajee Narayan of Mumbai Nritya Geetanjali School and subsequently studied Hindustani Classical music under guru Kishore Kandhari of Sanskritik Niketan in Mumbai affiliated to the Prayag Sangeeet Samithi of Allahabad. She also received training in bhajans, and light music compositions. She is presently offering lessons in Carnatic Music, Hindustani, light classical and devotional music in person as well as long distance via Skype. Please check my song samples at - http://
Name: Dr. Bhavani Prakash
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic Vocal, Veena and Flute (Venu)
Location: 6 Breezy Ct, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Telephone: (908) 834 2265
Misc. Info: Bhavani has studied Carnatic Vocal music under Smt. Vasantha Subramaniam, a disciple of B. V. Raman of the Tiger Varadachari school, Smt. Rajyalakshmi Narasimhamurthy, a disciple of Smt. D. K. Pattammal, Sri T. M. Krishna and Smt. Suguna Varadachari. She studied veena and flute under Sri A. V. Prakash, a disciple of Dr. N. Ramani, and is now Dr. Ramani's direct disciple. Bhavani is an A Grade artist of All India Radio and Doordarshan. Her students have won several prizes and awards in all three disciplines and several of them are now musicians in their own right. A stickler for tradition and quality, Bhavani is much sought after teacher in the NJ area having served here as a teacher since 1993.
Name: Tasmiah R
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Dance - Bollywood, Fusion, Semi-
Location: Monmouth County, NJ
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I have many years of training in Bollywood, Folk, Bharatnatyam and Kathak dance. I hold a B.A. In South Asian Studies and have extensive knowledge on South Asian Dance theory and history. I was Captain of a Competitive Collegiate Bollywood Dance Team and have experience in teaching a variety of Indian dance genres to students of all ages. I am also available to choreograph solo and group dances for any of your events. I am willing to travel to you, for your convenience. Please feel free to e-mail me to obtain my contact information or to request any further information. Have a wonderful day!
Name: Sai Kumar Raavi
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Mridangam
Location: Raritan, NJ 08869
Telephone: 732 925 7271
Misc. Info: Sai has been acquainted with Mrudangam since 20 years. He got his initial training from Late Sri Sudarshana Charyulu during 1984 at Hyderabad, India at the age of 11. Later he played mrudangam for vocal and dance concerts held at Hyderabad (Thyagaraya gana sabha, Shankar Mutt, Charminar, etc), Kuchipudi, Madras (TTK) etc. He then started teaching for few students in Hyderabad starting 1994. He got advanced training from Sri Prakash Rao (a renowned Mrudangist in NJ and was also an initial student of Late Sri Sudharshana Charyulu, and later learnt from Sri Vellore Ramabhadran and Sri Raja Mani Iyer, S/O Palgat Mani Iyer). Sai has been performing and teaching Mrudangam in central NJ since 2002.
Name: RagaSpectrum
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Indian classical & Bollywood singing classes
Location: Jersey City
Telephone: (201) 855-6827
Misc. Info: https://www
Name: Meera Rajagopal
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic Classical and light classical vocal
Location: 2209, Plaza drive, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Telephone: 508-275-
Misc. Info: I offer carnatic classical, light classical and also kannada light music classes in Edison, NJ. I can also take online classes through skype. I have an experience of more than 12 years in teaching music. In my carnatic classical music classes, I follow the syllabus prescribed by music board of Karnataka with theory. My light classical classes include Indian chants, shlokas and bhajans based mainly on both carnatic and hindustani ragas. In my kannada light music classes I teach devaranamas, vachanas, bhavageetas and more. Classes are offered both in weekdays and weekends and open to all age groups. I offer both individual and group classes.
Name: Indhra Rajashekar
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatanatyam (Indian classical dance)
Location: (New York - New City, New Jersey - Paramus, Jersey City New Jersey)
Telephone: (207-
Misc. Info: www
Name: Nirmala Rajesh
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic music vocal
Location: 11 reid avenue, Belle Mead, NJ
Telephone:
Misc. Info: A professional carnatic vocalist who has been performing and teaching music for over 15 years. Flexible timings and class schedules.
Name: Aparna Ram, Sri Saraswathi Nrityalala
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatnatyam
Location: Kendall Park, Franklin Park, East Brunswick And East Brunswick, New Jersey
Telephone: 7329837611
Misc. Info: Aparna Ram is a trained classical dancer from a 75 year old Institution in India. She has 20 + years of experience in teaching. Classes will be conducted in a studio with ample parking space. Private / Group classes are offered for all age groups (5-50) and for all levels (Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced). Special attention is given on theory aspects of Bharatanatyam also. Main focus will be on learning the intricacies of Art, improving the flexibility, strengthening and overall fitness.
Name: Manjula Ramachandran
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: South Carnatic Veena and Vocal classes
Location: 29 L, Readidng Rd, Edison.
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Graded artist of All India Radio and passed out with gold medal in Music. Winner of AIR nationl music competition and have performed concerts in radio, television and stages in USA and India.
Name: Sneha Ramachandran
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatanatyam - Pandanallur style
Location: Newport, Jersey City, NJ
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Have been dancing for the past 22 years in India, Sri Lanka. Student of Smt Krishnakumari Narendran, Abinaya Natyalaya, Chennai.
Name: Sudha Ramakrishnan
E-mail: sudharam9398
Field: Carnatic Vocal
Addresses: Hillsborough, NJ | Kendall Park, NJ
Telephone: 908-304-2436 (mobile)
Misc. Info:
Name: Ambika Raman
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharathanatyam
Location: 35 Debra Drive, Dayton, NJ 08810
Telephone: 732-438-0304
Misc. Info: New classes forming for girls and boys from age 5 onwards. Classes are also available for adults interested in learning Bharathanatyam
Name: Poornema Ramasundaram
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatnatyam, Indian Folk
Location: 52, Gill lane, Iselin, NJ 08830
Telephone: 201-680-
Misc. Info: A professional Classical dancer with over 9 years of experience (also in Indian folk and Fusion dances) and performed over 150 programs in India. Recently moved to the United States and looking for opportunities to perform and collaborate with passionate and dedicated teachers and performers.
Name: Chitra Ramaswamy
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharathanatyam
Location: Classes are offered in 3 locations: Edison, Piscataway and North Brunswick
Telephone: 732-910-
Misc. Info: I teach Kalakshetra style of Bharathanatyam. I am a student of Padmashree Adyar. K. Lakshmanan and have beem learning and performing dance for over 25 years now.
Name: Chitra Ramesh
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic vocal
Location: Lawrenceville - NJ USA
Telephone: (609) 356-
Misc. Info: I have a Carnatic music experience of 5 years from Mrs. Rajalakshmi (sister of the very famous Mridanga Vidwan Guruvayoor Durai). I would like to take vocal carnatic, small bhajans, slokams and also short devotinal songs. If you are interested, you can contact me with the numbers above.
Name: Ramya Ramnarayan
E-Mail: nid
Field: Bharatanatyam
Location: North Brunswick NJ
Telephone: 732 398 9895
Misc. Info: Ms. Ramya Ramnarayan is a commendable Bharathanatyam performer, choreographer, educator and a pioneer of this art. Ramya received training from doyens in the field of Bharathanatyam, such as the late Guru Kalaimamai Rajaratham and Padmabushan Kalanidhi Narayanan. Ramya started her own Bharatha
Name: Pt. Sujan Rane
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Hindustani Classical Vocal
Location: 149 Cranbury Neck Road, Cranbury NJ 08512
Telephone: 609 716 1531 / 609 213 421(C)
Misc. Info: Senior singer of KIrana Gharana with 30 years of singing background. Senior disciple of Pt. Firoz Dastoor of Kirana Gharana. Participated in prestigious Sawai Gandharva Music Festival of Pune and Abdul Karim Khan Music Festival of Meeraj. Several recitals in India, Middle East and USA over the 30 years. Teach only adult and advanced students at their residence, fees $50 to $100 per sitting depending on the distance from my house.
Name: Jayasri Ranganathan
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic Music, Instrumental Music - Veena, Bharatnatyam
Location: Edison, NJ, USA
Telephone: 732 516 8702 (After 6 PM EST)
Misc. Info: KalaUpasana Music and Dance Academy is an endeavor to explore and experience Indian classical arts. It was started in 2007 and is continuing its journey for more than a decade.
Name: Akhila Rao
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatnatyam
Location: Bridgewater, NJ, USA
Telephone: (908) 575-
Misc. Info: Akhila Rao is a proponent of Pandanallur-
Name: Prakash Rao
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Mridangam
Location: 6 Breezy Ct, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Telephone: (908) 834 2265
Misc. Info: Prakash is a senior disciple of the world-
Name: Anuradha Renganathan
E-Mail: anuradha
Field: Bharatanatyam (Kalakshetra style)
Location: Edison, NJ - 08817
Telephone: 732 318 6676
Misc. Info: classes offered in Edison / Metuchen. Visit our website www
Name: RightNotes.com (Sanjay Amladi)
E-Mail: RightNotes
Field: Beginners Classical and vocal training for kids and adults aspiring to learn singing classical, semi classical, raag based songs and bhajans.
Location: 5 Stockton Ct, Belle Mead, NJ 08502
Telephone: 908-764-0738
Misc. Info: I can provide kids and adults lessons in voice training and foundational knowledge of Indian Classical music. Step-
Name: Janani S.
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic vocal
Location: Jersey City, NJ, USA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I have been learning Carnatic music for over 20 years and have given small concerts in India. I am open to performance and collaboration enquiries.
Name: Saanwee Performing Arts
E-Mail: info
Field: Wedding Dance, Bollywood, Latin, Ballroom, Wedding Sangeet, BollyNatyam, Bharatanatyam, Dance Choreography, Semi-
Location: Locations in Jersey City & Manhattan
Telephone: 617-
Misc. Info: To Register for Classes, please visit: www
Name:Parinatha Sampath
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatanatyam, Bollywood Dance, Storytelling
Location: Jersey City, New Jersey; New York City, New York
Telephone: 201-
Misc. Info: Parinatha Sampath is a lifestyle writer and social media manager by profession. She has worked for Time Out and Times of India, and currently writes for various websites. More importantly, she has learnt Bharatanatyam under the tutelage of Guru Revathi Narasimhan, in Bangalore, for over 20 years and has performed extensively across India, and in New York City. Having also been deeply involved in theater for the most part of her life, she has acted in several plays including The Silent Front, Panchatantra and Hayavadana among others.
Name: Surya S
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Indian Classical Dance - Barathanatyam & Mohiniattam.
Location: Princeton Junction, NJ
Telephone: 609-
Misc. Info: Classes held once per week. Convenient timings. Small batches. Ages: 6 and up.
Name: Sonali Sadana
E-Mail: sonalibollywood
Field: Bollywood dance
Location: Edison, NJ, USA
Telephone: 518-577-
Misc. Info: I have experience with teaching dance to students of all ages. I am also able to choreograph dances for your events, as well. I come to you, which makes it much easier, so you don't have to leave your house!
Name: Srividhya Sairam
E-Mail: srividhyasai
Field: Carnatic - Vocal
Location: Somerville, NJ, USA
Telephone: 908-
Misc. Info: Website - www.srividhyasai
Name: Gayatree Sarma
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Hindustani Vocal, Modern Hindi / Bengali songs
Location: 21 Tulsa Ct, South Brunswick, NJ 08852
Telephone: 732 419 3494
Misc. Info: Master's degree in Music from Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapeeth. Former AIR and Doordarshan vocal artist (graded by both institutes). Winner of award for music by HR Ministry of GOI. Winner of Gold Medal in University vocal music competition. Performs Classical / semi-
Name: Deepa Sastry
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic Violinist and Vocalist
Location: Piscataway NJ
Telephone: 646 943 3323
Misc. Info: Deepa Sastry is a senior graded AIR artiste from Bangalore. She has been performing for more than 25 years as solo and accompanying artiste giving more than 1000 concerts in various leading sabhas in India and abroad accompanying many top graded artiste. She is a disciple of Vidwan Sri H K Narasimhamurthy and Vidwan Sri H S Sudhindra. As a senior Violinist and vocalist, she teaches in Piscataway NJ.
Name: Vid. Bhargavi Seshadri
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Barathanatyam (Pandanallur Style), folk dance
Location: Morganville, NJ
Telephone: - 347-515-
Misc Info - Bhargavi is trained in Pandanallur style of Bharatanatyam. She is a challenging performer, teacher and choreographer. She has completed her proficiency exams in Bharatanatyam conducted by Karnataka State Education Board, Mysore. Bhargavi has established an institution "Nrityaranga Performing Arts Academy" and is promoting the art, culture and tradition of bharatanatyam and folk dance to the aspiring students.
Name: Dr. Rashmi Shah
E-Mail: rashmiviraj
Field: Indian Folk Dance -- Garba
Location: 7305, Laurel Court, Monmouth jn, South Brunswick Township, NJ - 08852
Telephone: 732-333-
Misc. Info: Garba Dance Trainer. Cost of the classes- $ 15 per class.
Name: Andrew Shantz
E-Mail: andrewshantz
Field: Classical and Light Classical vocal
Location: Denville, NJ, USA
Telephone: 973-930-
Misc. Info: Trained in Kirana Gharana style of khyal classical vocal as well as bhajan, dadra and ghazal. Began studies in 2008 with training in both Kolkata, WB New York under Pt. Sanjoy Banerjee, Smt. Madhumita Saha. Further tabla training from Pt. Samar Saha. Recipient of the 2015 Tapati Basu Roy Charitable Trust Scholarship for studies with Pt. Sanjoy Banerjee. Classes offered in Manhattan, Jersey City, NJ and Denville, NJ
Name: Alka Sharma
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kathak, Bollywood
Location: 13, Tulsa court Monmouth Jct. NJ
Telephone: (908) 720-
Misc. Info: Formal Kathak (Jaipur Gharana) and Bollywood fusion dance, One on one and group lessons available.
Name: Rita Sharma
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kathak Dance
Location: North Brunswick, Edison, Metuchen and Marlboro Townships in NJ
Telephone: 848-391-
Misc. Info: Rita Sharma has been teaching and performing Kathak dance for past about 25 Years. Rita Sharma, Director of Rita Dance Academy follows Jaipur gharana of Kathak and has been teaching Kathak for last 10 years in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. In every spring season, Rita Dance Academy organizes Kathak Mahotsav to celebrate the Kathak traditions of Jaipur gharana. For more information about the classes or Kathak Mahotsav, please visit the web site: www
Name: Shishya School of Performing Arts
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatnatyam, fusion and workout classes for all ages
Location: LAwrenceville, NJ , USA
Telephone: 609-
Misc. Info: The founder and director "Kalashree" Sukanya Mahadevan has been teaching this art for over 15 years, has conducted several arangetrams and is the disciple of teachers such as "Padmashree" Saroja Vaidyanathan and "Kalaimamani" Saraswati Sundaresan. She has choreographed several productions for charitable causes and has herself performed in many prestigious sabhas such as Mylapore Fine arts, Sahitya Kala Parishad, ITDC and Naradaganasabha. The school has an annual day every year and the students perform all over NJ. Not only do the students get to perform in prestigious competitions, programs and lecture demos but are also enabled to build great portfolis for college applications. The school is currently expanding into other classical Indian art forms such as Kuchipudi, carnatic vocal etc. Also we have great adult workout classes for those who want to try a new form of exercise
Name: Shiva Tala Institute of Bharatanatyam
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatnatyam (In advance classes: Intro to Kathak, Kuchipudi, Ballet)
Location: Colonia, NJ (next to Iselin, Edison, Avenel, Woodbridge)
Telephone: 908-403-
Misc. Info: Founder and Artistic Director - Gayathri Higashide. Shiva Tala Institute is an award winning institute known for its unique choreography and persistence in perfection in the art of Bharatanatyam. Fundamentals, practicals and theory of Bharatanatyam are taught in the style of Kalakshetra. Much importance is given to revive and perfect the foundation of Bharatanatyam that is instilled in students by focusing on thorough going the fundamentals. Annual shows, competitions, productions and performance in festivals are encouraged every year. Annual examinations, semester quizzes and evaluations are rendered for each class. We take pride in instilling a positive and fun filled learning environment where students are encouraged to enjoy and immerse themselves in the wonderful art of Bharatanatyam. www
Name: Nithya Sivaram
E-Mail: nithya
Field: Carnatic Violin
Location: Monmouth Junction, South Brunswick Tonwnship, New Jersey
Telephone: 551-226-
Misc. Info:
Name: Anusha Sivaramakrishnan
E-Mail: anusha.sivarama
Field: Bharatnatyam
Location: Lawrenceville NJ
Telephone: 201-686-
Misc. Info: 25 years of training in classical Bharatnatyam with Sikkil Vasantha Kumari of Kalakshetra, Chennai. Recipient of Nritya Vallabhi award with performances at major Sabhas, Chidambaram Natyanjali and others. Classes offered on weekends in Hackensack NJ for kids, teens and adults. Please contact for more information.
Name: Sri Art Academy
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharathanatyam
Location: Princeton, South Brunswick, NJ
Telephone: 609 937 3202
Misc. Info: Aritistic Director - Smt Sridevi Srinivas. Website - www
Name: Vasanthi Subramanian
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharath Natyam and Carnatic music, also teach vocalization techniques for different genres of songs
Location: Bridgewater, NJ
Telephone: 908-
Misc. Info: Teacher and performer of the Tanjore style of dance, and have performed in solo (Many locations in India, including Krishna Gana Sabha, and also in US) and Group dance recitals and ballets staged by Sri Raja Rajaeshwari Kala MAndir, Mumbai,( (viz.) Vasantha Valli, Thyaga Brahmanjali, Skanda Leela and many others). Trained under Kalaimamanis Guru Mahalingam Pillai and Kalaimamani Guru Kalyanasundaram. Also had initial training in Carnatic music under Smt Alamelu Mani and Mrs Meera Nathan. Can also approach if you have a locations with multiple students available. Students have performed in music competitions in TFAS and in Bridgewater temple programs. Also teach Bhajans and group songs. new batches starting this Dussehra
Name: Sujavanthy Srinivasan Santhosh
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Classical (Bharathanatyam), Semi- classical dancer.
Location: 204, fox hill run drive woodbridge new jersey
Telephone: 856 994 3571
Misc. Info: Am a classical bharathanatyam dancer, who got experience for more than 18 years. I have given many performances in many countries, I have received many awards from many legendaries like chief minister of Tamil Nadu, Padmashree padma subramaniam and etc. I was also one of the finalist in Vivel Miss Chennai 2009 and crowed as "Ms. Folk" for performing a semi-
Name: Sur Sangeet Academy
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Harmonium & Indian Music (Classical, Bollywood songs, Patriotic, Ghazal, Bhajan, Shabad, etc.)
Location: EBC Radio, 2088 US Highway 130 Monmouth Junction NJ 08852
Telephone: 646-220-
Misc. Info: EBC Radio just started a Indian music academy for all age groups and you will not only learn music here but may also get a chance to perform on radio with a huge network. So if you are interested, give us a call.
Name: T S Nandakumar
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Mridangam
Location: 132 Jared Drive, North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Telephone: 732 763 3600
Misc. Info: www.mridangam
Name: Taalim School of Indian Music - New Jersey Branch)
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla, Kathak, guitar
Location: Main Branch - Edison, NJ. Other locations in New Jersey include Little Falls, Rutherford, Towaco, East Brunswick, Edison, Princeton, Englewood and Kinnelon.
Telephone: (732) 715-
Misc. Info: With the blessings and guidance of Tabla Guru Pandit Divyang Vakil, the Taalim School provides high quality tabla lessons in a private and/or group setting. Classes are available all over the tri-
Name: Takajum Dance Academy
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatnatyam, Semi-
Location: Marlboro, NJ
Telephone: 732-851-
Misc. Info: www.takajum
Name: Anuradha Tempe
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Odissi Dance
Location: Jersey City, New Jersey 07302
Telephone: Please get in touch via email for further contact information
Misc. Info: Extensively trained in Hindustani classical music and odissi dance since the age of 5 by her mother who is Alankaar (M.A) first division in classical music, and by the doyenne of Odissi, Madhavi Mudgal. Performed on various prominent occasions in India and US.
Name: Premini Thanan, Bharatha Arangam Dance Institute
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatha Natyam [Kalakshehtra Style]
Location: 29 Mountain Blvd, Warren NJ 07059
Telephone: 908-462-
Misc. Info: website - www
Name: Thats Art LLC (Samaya Arts)
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatnatyam, Bollywood
Location: Jersey City NJ
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Samaya Arts nurtures budding young talents in Music and Dance. Classes forall age group from 5 years onward , weekdays and weekend classes, in 2 locations in Jersey city or your convenience. We also do Corporate events.
Name: Thillai Fine Arts
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatnatyam
Location: 41 Boehmway Hillsborough NJ 08844
Telephone: 848-248-
Misc. Info: Thillai Fine Arts offers classes for kids to adults to train in classical Bharatanatyam - Kalashetra style. Founder Artist Director Viji Arasan has trained from Guru Malathi Srinivasan and Guru Chandrakala Jaganathan from Chennai. She has performed solo and as a group at various venues in India and US. Students are trained and provided oppor
Name: Rekha Tirumalaimuttu
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic Vocals
Location: 333, Fairmount avenue, Apt 1J,Jersey City, New Jersey - 07306
Telephone: 201 932 9451
Misc. Info: I am a trained Carnatic vocalist who has learnt Carnatic music for 9 years. Have performed in a lot of temples in India. Would love to share my knowledge in music
Name: V.V.S. Amulya
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic Classical, annamaya keerthanalu, karoke (old and new songs)
Location: 2710, green hollow drive, 08830, Iselin, NJ
Telephone: 201-680-
Misc. Info:i got trained under eminent guru's like Pantula rama garu, Phani Narayana garu,Tirupati anjani kishore garu, Hyderabad sisters. I have been singing carnatic music since the age of 5. I was awarded as "Voice of Vizag" 2010. Typically my focus is on teaching children starting the age of 5 and higher, but other students are also welcome. I can help u developing your stage performing skills. For more details, contact me anytime.
Name: Radha Varadhachary
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatnatyam
Location: Somerset, NJ
Telephone: 252 427 2826
Misc. Info: With the blessings of her elders, teachers and The Almighty, Radha Varadhachary teaches Bharathanatyam in the Pandanallur style at Shree Nrithya Niketan in Somerset and Bridgewater. She holds a Degree in Bharathanatyam.
Name: Gayathri Venkat M.A.,M.Phil.,
E-Mail: gayathri
Field: Carnatic Vocal
Location: Hidden valley drive, Edison, NJ,U.S.A
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I am teaching carnatic music classes including bhajans, slogas & small keerthanas to kids and adults. I am also teaching Languages Sanskrit, Tamil & Hindi. Individual attention will be given to the learners. please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Name: Raksha Venkat
E-Mail: raksha.
Field: Carnatic Vocal classes for kids and adults
Location: Highland Park, NJ, Edison NJ, New Brunswick NJ, North Brunswick NJ, East Brunswick NJ, Piscataway NJ
Telephone: 201-
Misc. Info: A distinguished Carnatic music singer with more than 14 years of experience. Have given various performances in India and in the US (East Coast and Mid-
west) and also an AIR (All India Radio) artist. Have started my own music school named "Aarambh" to keep my passion alive. At Aarambh, different levels (Beginner to advanced) of Carnatic music are offered for kids and adults including Slokas and Bhajans.
Visit www
Name: Nirupamaa Venkatesan
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharathanatyam, Carnatic Vocal
Semi classical, folk, Bollywood dances.
Location: 8 A Casey Avenue, Edison.
Telephone: 732 754 8075
Misc. Info: Sriyam Academy of Music Dance and Indian Culture is an award winning school. New students are welcome for trial classes. contact for details.
Name: Vidyashree School of Music
E-Mail: Vidya
Field: Karnatic Classical Music (Vocal) and Sanksrit Shlokas
Location: Edison, New Jersey
Telephone: +1-813-
Misc. Info: Vidyashree Venkataramasastry began her musical journey at the age of 6. She has learnt Karnatic Classical music (Vocal) from Vidushi Nagavalli Nagaraj, Shrimati Vijaya, Vidwan H.K. Narayana and Vidwan B.S. Anand. Vidyashree offers lessons in Karnatic Classical music (Vocal) and Sanskrit Shlokas for students of all age groups. Her webpresence is www
Name: Anuj Wadhawan
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Dance
Location: New Brunswick, North Brunswick and Plainsboro,NJ
Telephone: 732-485-
Misc. Info: I am the Choreographer and teacher for Infinity Dance School in NJ. We specialize in Bhangra Folk Dance, Creative Bollywood Fusion Dance, Hip-
Name: Suresh Wadkar's Ajivasan Music Academy
E-Mail: sureshwadkar
Field: Classical Indian Music
Location: NJ : Edison, Hackensack, North Brunswick, Princeton, NY : Manhattan, Flushing
Telephone: 551 404 0540
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