Name: Abhinaya Tharangini - Krishnaveni Gurrapu
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kuchipudi Dance
Location: Ashburn, VA, USA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Krishnaveni is a student of Smt. Vempati Nageswari garu, Sri Vedantam Ramalinga Shastry garu and Smt. Yashoda Thakore (student of Smt. Shobha Naidu). She has dance experience of 20 years and has a Diploma in Kuchipudi Dance. For more information, please visit www
Name: Sangeetha Agarwal
E-Mail: sangeetha
Field: Bharatnatyam (Indian classical dance) and Carnatic Music (Indian Classical Music)
Location: Lorton, VA (Location close to Woodbridge, Springfield,
Fairfax Station, Burke, Alexandria, Fredricksburg, Stafford VA)
Telephone: 703-646-
Misc. Info: Pl. visit www
Name: Nauman Ahmed
E-Mail: nauman
Field: Classical and Semi Classical Vocals
Location: Stering, VA USA
Telephone: 571-766-
Misc. Info: North Indian Classical music lessons for beginners and intermediate to all ages. For Group or individual classes please contact me through e-mail or by phone.
Name: Priya Anand
E-Mail: learn_
Field: Carnatic music, vocal.
Location: Ashburn, VA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I learnt Carnatic Music back in india in my childhood from the age of 7 years. I would like to teach the kids from 4 1/2 years old.
Name: Shweta Anand
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bollywood Dance
Location: South Riding / Chantilly area and Ashburn
Telephone: 703-
Misc. Info: www
Name: Pallavi Arora
E-Mail: Pallavi.official
Field: Kathak, semi - classical, Bollywood & Punjabi folk dance
Location: 622 Leonard Lane, Newport News, Virginia 23601
Telephone: 757-303-
Misc. Info: Pallavi Arora, have completed her Masters in Kathak. Learning & performing since childhood. Unlike like many classical dancers, she is trained in Bollywood enabling her to switch from one style to other with ease & able to fuse both styles to create blend of classical dance in a modern Bollywood. Being from Punjab, I love Punjabi folk dance. offering classes at Newport News VA. For more Information call me or Email me.
Name: Arpan Kathak Dance Academy in Virginia - Bratati Saha
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kathak Dance
Location: Sterling, Virginia
Telephone: 703-430-
Misc. Info: Dance Director, Bratati Saha, an authentic Kathak performer and teacher, is pursuing this dance for 25 years and performed several places in India, Germany & US. She holds Sangeet Visharad (Bachelor Degree) in Kathak and is offering classes in Washington DC metroplex and in Sterling, Herndon, Reston of Nothern Virginia. For more detials, please visit http://www
Name: Nirmal Bajekal
E-Mail: musik_
Field: Hindustani Vocal & Harmonium
Location: Richmond, VA, USA
Telephone: 804-360-
Misc. Info: Nirmal Bajekal, a disciple of illustrious Gurus Padma Bhushan Dr. Prabha Atre and late Dr. Ashok Ranade, teaches Hindustani vocal music and harmonium students. Nirmal has a Masters degree in Hindustani Music from SNDT University, Bombay and is the founder-
Name: Aswathram Balasubramanian
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Mridangam
Location: Alexandria, VA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Blog - https://
Name: Nazanin Baygani
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Odishi dance
Location: Ashburn, VA USA
Telephone: 703-707-
Misc. Info: Combination of yoga, odiss excercises and dance movements, study of mudra in healing and dance is the basis of the teachings. Private and group classes is provided at the studio. I have been dancing since 6 years old and have 13 years of experience in Odissi dance performance and training. Willing to travel to your home for private lessons.
Name: Purvi Bhatt
E-Mail: kathaklasya09
Field: Kathak
Location: Fairfax, VA, USA.
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Purvi Bhatt is an accomplished Kathak dance teacher, performer and also the Director/
Name: Moushmi Bhattacharya
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Hindustani Classical Vocal / bhajans/ songs
Location: Ashburn VA
Telephone: 571-426-
Misc. Info: Beginner Hindustani vocal lessons for kids ages 5 and up. Bhajans and hindi film songs. fees very reasonable - $25 per month ( 1 class per week ) classes on Mondays or thursdays 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Contact me at [email protected]
Name: Rinku Bhattacharyya
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Hindustani Classical, Bhajan, Bollywood and Bengali songs
Location: Herndon, VA 20170
Telephone: 703-349-
Misc. Info: Sangeet Prabhakar and Sangeet Visharad, Rinku Bhattacharyya has started her music career at very young age. Rinku was a A-Grade vocal artist at Kolkata Radio before moving to USA. Rinku is running a music school in NOVA area where she teaches Hindustani classical, Bhajan, Bollywood and Bengali songs for all ages. She also teaches music through Skype across United States. Rinku has a well defined teaching process where students get their voice culture done to improve voice quality and prepare them to perform on stage. As a profound singer, Rinku performs stage shows on Light Classical and Bollywood music at different part of United States.
Name: Uttara Bhave
E-Mail: nrityanaad
Field: Kathak
Location: Reston, VA, USA.
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Uttara Bhave is a student of Guru Mrs. Maneesha Sathe and director of Nrityanaad academy of Kathak. The academy is now affiliated with Bharati Vidyapeeth School of Performing Arts, Pune, India and will serve as the center for conducting examinations for Diploma courses in Music and Dance. The examinations will be conducted for courses in Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Hindustani Vocal and Instrumental music including Tabla. Serving dancers of all age group in Reston, Herndon, Sterling, Ashburn, South Riding, Chantilly, Centreville, Northern Virginia and Maryland.
Name: Soumya Chakraverty
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Sarod and any other north Indian classical stringed instrument
Location: 3572 Ellery Circle, Falls Church, VA 22041, USA
Telephone: +1 (240) 460-
Misc. Info: http://sarodia
Name: Rachna Chauhan
E-Mail: rachnarathod
Field: Bharat Natyam & Bollywood Dancing
Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
Telephone: 434-509-
Misc. Info: Master Degree in Bharat Natyam from Art Society Mumbai, Teaching In India for more than 5 yrs, Author and Dance Director (Arangetram ) with Art Society. Represented India at Greece Folk dance festival. Website - http://www
Name: Jyothirmayi Chavali
E-Mail: chavali
Field: Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, Semi-
Location: Ashburn, VA, USA
Telephone: 571-243-
Misc. Info: I've learned Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi for several years in India, and have given 500+ stage performances. In the US, I'm into IT by profession, and a freelance choreographer-
Name: Lori Clark (Yasmina)
E-Mail: yasmina
Field: Kathak, Bollywood
Location: Dream in Color Dance & Music Studios, Located in the lower level of the Sport & Health Club, 4317 Ravensworth Road Annandale, VA 22003 (Sundays) and Global Music and Dance at 5622 Fox Rd, Fairfax Station, VA 22039 (Thursdays)
Telephone: 703-671-
Misc. Info: Lori Clark (Yasmina) is a classically trained dancer, specializing in Middle Eastern and Indian dance. She has also studied and performed Flamenco with the legendary Ana Martinez for over 20 years. Yasmina holds a Master's Degree in Dance from American University and studied Kathak at Sri Ram Bharatiya Kala Kendra in New Delhi India and Hindi at Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, also in New Delhi. She performs throughout the US and tours with Mary Apick's, "Beneath the Veil", the award winning play about women in the Middle East which recently played at Lincoln Center in New York. Yasmina regularly dances with The Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Center as well as choreographing and teaching throughout the Washington area
Name: Surabhi Sharma Cholayil
E-Mail: surbhi
Field: Hindustani Music - Vocal
Location: Ashburn, Virginia
Telephone: 240. 490. 4272
Misc. Info: She holds a Master’s Degree in Hindustani music from Pracheen Kalakendra, Chandigarh and continued under the renowned vocalist Prof. B.S. Bali of Jammu, who is a senior disciple of Pandit Bhimsen Joshi. She had several Hindustani and Bhajan concerts in Jammu and Chandigarh for Doordarshan and All India Radio to her credit. She is taking Group lessons on weekends in VA. Registration for Sep 2019 batches started.
Name: Doonya Dance
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Fitness, Bollywood, Pop Bhangra,
Location: Virginia, DC
Telephone: 703.828.
Misc. Info: Website: doonya.com
Name: Nandini Dandavate
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bollywood and Semi classical dances
Location: Brambleton, VA, USA
Telephone: 571 766 8101
Misc. Info: Dance is to the body as meditation is to the mind! More happiness for lower fees.. Classes are for all ages.
Name: Smita Girish
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bollywood and Semi Classical
Location: Ashburn and Herndon, VA
Telephone: 703 953 3052
Misc. Info: www.smishasfusion
Name: Global Music Academy
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Dance, Bollywood, Kathak, Odissi Dance, Masala Bhangra Fitness
Location: 5622 F Ox Rd., Fairfax Station, VA 22039
Telephone: 703 249 8888
Misc. Info: Visit globalmusic
Name: Gomathy
E-Mail: geethalaya
Field: Carnatic music, Bhajans
Location: Herndon, Virginia, USA
Telephone:
Misc. Info:
Name: Monir Hossain
E-Mail: monir99
Field: Tabla
Location: 22478 Pine Ridge Ct, Ashburn, VA 20148
Telephone: 443-739-
Misc. Info: www
Name: Vijay Hariharan
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic vocal
Location: Oakton, VA, USA and surrounding areas. Teaching music for the last 6 years in Maryland and
Virginia.
Telephone: please email first
Misc. Info: Voice training. Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced. Ages 5 and up. In person and Skype based lessons. A student of Suguna Varadachari, Rukmini Ramani and Gayathri Hariharan. Performed extensively in US and India.
Name: Amruta Isloor
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kathak
Location: South Riding/ Aldie State: VA, USA
Telephone: 703-598-
Misc. Info: Hi all for a great kathak learning experience classes are available. Also will be given an opportunity to perform while learning.
Name: Raja Jagadeesan
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Indian Film Music Band / Karaoke DJ, Guitar, and Keyboard
Location: Fairfax, VA USA
Telephone:703-801-
Misc. Info: Our band performs live cine music / Karaoke / DJ for any event. Also, I teach Guitar and Keyboard on both Western and Carnatic music (www
Name: Sarada Jammi (Sri Sai Dance Academy)
E-Mail: srisaidanceva
Field: Kuchipudi
Location: Henrico, Va
Telephone: 8048143612
Misc. Info: www.sri
Name: "Kalakshethra-SwaraJhari" (Lavanya Ghantasala)
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic vocal / Bharatnatyam / Kuchipudi
Location: 25439, Poland Rd, Chantilly VA 20152
Telephone: 703 -542 - 5553
Misc. Info: Lavanya Ghantasala is a music and a dance teacher, who has been training students in the DC Metro area in Carnatic Music , Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi the classical music and dance forms of South India. She has trained students since 1997 in NJ/NY and Washington DC metro area through Kalakshethra - Swarajhari. Her students have performed at several Metro DC area temples / cultural organizations for Indian festivals and various cultural events.
Name: Kathak Dance Academy in Virginia - Shalini Saxena
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kathak Dance
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Telephone: 765 430 2421
Misc. Info: Dance Director, Shalini Saxena, an authentic Kathak performer and teacher, is pursuing this dance for several years and performed several places in India, Australia & US. She holds Sangeet Praveen (Masters Degree) in Kathak and is offering classes in Richmond, VA. For more detials, please call 765-430-
Name: Humayun Khan
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Voice - Khayal & Sufi
Location: Annandale, VA (Washington D.C. metro area)
Telephone: (703) 914-
Misc. Info: Afghan native Humayun Khan is known for his brilliant performances as a vocalist and Harmonium player. Born to an artistic family, he was exposed to classical North Indian music from birth. He studied extensively with the great masters Ustad Vilayat Khan and Ustad Fateh Ali Khan. In concert he has performed with many great artists such as Zakir Hussain, Anindo Chatterjee, Ramesh Mishra, Pandit Jasraj, Zila Khan, Howard Levy and many others.
Name: Konark Dance School - Jayantee Paine-Ganguly (director)
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Odissi, Kathak, Folk, Tagore, Western creative modern, & Mohiniattam
Location: 1314 Shallow Ford Road, Herndon, Virginia 20170
Telephone: (703) 450-4291
Misc. Info: http://www
Name: Vijay Krishna
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Flute player / Composer / Arranger
Location: Richmond, VA, USA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: https://
Name: Vanita Kumar
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bollywood Dancing
Location: P.O. box 111, 19309 Winmeade Drive, Lansdowne, VA 20176
Telephone: 703-723-
Misc. Info: Professional Dance Instructor for Loudoun County Parks and Rec. is offering private and group lessons. The oldest school who has the maximum performances. Please visit www
Name: Ashwini Kumble
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic Classical Vocal Music, Bhajans, Devotional Songs and Light Music.
Location: Ashburn, VA - USA
Telephone: 571-225-
Misc. Info: I teach Carnatic Classical music, Light Music, Bhajans, Keerthans, etc for all age groups. I have learnt Carnatic classical music in Bangalore for about 10 years, from Vidushi Rukmini, Vidushi Jambu Kannan and Vidushi Kalavathi and Light Music for about three years. Since my childhood, I have been giving various stage performances, TV performances and have won many competitions. Having been a part of the Satsang group of the Art of Living Foundation from the last 12 years, I have sung in many Satsangs held at various places in India and USA and have sung in Bhajan CDs as well. I whole heartedly wish to share this precious knowledge of music with as many as possible!!
Name: Manjusree
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kuchipudi and Bharatnatyam
Location: 21398 Fultonham Cir Ashburn VA 20147 (Walkable from Lotte Ashburn)
Telephone: 719 242 7007
Misc. Info: Holding a diploma in Kuchipudi and Bharatnatyam, I have taught many students in India and received Central Scholarship from Indian Govt. I hold a 'B' grade in Doordarshan channel and following awards received "Natya Mayuri", "Nritya Chudamani", "Naritya Kinnera". Has done shows in many prestigious festivals like Konark Festival, Ananya dance festival in New Delhi. I am a student of Shri. B Sudheer Rao natively from Warangal AP but has undergone training under Kuchpudi exponent Vempati Chinna satyam Garu in Chennai.
Name: Shweta Misra
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kathak Lucknow gharana
Location: 23230 hemmingford circle sterling va 20166
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Nrityaki dance Director, Shweta Misra, is accomplished Kathak performer and teacher, is pursuing this dance for 25 years and performed several places in India & US. She holds Sangeet Prabhakar (Masters Degree) in Kathak from prayag sangeet samiti and is offering classes in Washington DC metro area and Northern Virginia. For more details, please visit www.nrityaki.com
Name: Mudra Arts Center
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic vocal, Mridangam, Violin, Keyboard, Flute, Hindustani Music, Tabla, Sitar, Bollywood dance, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, Odissi, Hindi, Gujarati, Yoga.
Location: 1323 Shepard Drive, Unit-
Telephone: (571) 432- 6920
Misc. Info: www
Name: Sarbari Gangopadhyay (Mukherjee)
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Hindustani Classical and Light Classical Music (Vocal)
Location: Aradhana School of Music, Ashburn, Northern Virginia.
Telephone: (703) 723-
Misc. Info: Sarbari is a student of Ustad F Wasifuddin Dagar, Pdt Arun Bhaduri, Smt Girija Devi and regularly gives Hindustani Classical and light Classical performances across North America. She teaches Hindustani Classical and Semi Classical vocal music in the Northern Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland area. She also provides online vocal training classes for students across the country. Voice training lessons are available for children and adults. For further details please visit http://
Name: Mr. Debapriya "Debu" Nayak
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla (Farukhabad Gharana)
Location: 18 Devenshire Ct., Sterling, Va 20165
Telephone: 703 795 3019 OR 703 450 0963
Misc. Info: www.tablaguy
Name: Saraswathi Narayanan
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic vocal, Mridangam
Location: Herndon, Virginia, US
Telephone:
Misc. Info: : I teach Carnatic Classical music, Bhajans, Mridagnam for all age groups (especially kids). I am practicing mridangam for the past 15 years.
Name: Nepal Dance School, LLC
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Choreography, Bollywood, Kathak, Tabla, Harmonium, Buddhist dance, Nepali Folk dance, Madal, Dhime
Location: 17953 Swans Creek Lane, Dumfries, Virginia 22026, USA
Telephone: 703-346-
Misc. Info: NDS is a performing and teaching institution in the Washington DC area. We specialize in original choreography for Bollywood, Kathak (Jaipur Gharana), and Nepali Folk dance. For a listing of our dance and music class locations, times, and performance venues please visit our website at www.nepal
Name: Nritya Niketan
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatanatyam
Location: Alexandria and Glen Allen- Virginia
Telephone: 703-642-
Misc. Info: Guru, Dr. Janaki Rangarajan, Nrityaniketan was founded by Janaki Rangarajan in order to promote the South Indian classical art form of Bharatanatyam in Virginia. Classes take place in Alexandria / Annandale (Washington DC area) and Glen Allen (Richmond area). website - www
Name: NinaKshi Dance Studio
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bollywood Fusion / Classical Indian Dance
Location: Silver Spring, MD, Baltimore MD, Herndon, VA & Burke, VA
Telephone: 240-535-
Misc. Info: NinaKshi Dance Studio is a Bollywood Fusion Dance School targetting the DC, Maryland and Virginia Area. It encompasses the energy and creativity of its director and is one of a kind. It is open to boys, girls, men and women of all ages! sing original and dynamic choreography, NinaKshi Dance Studio embraces different dance styles such as Bollywood, semi-
Name: Notes N' Beats
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Indian vocals - Classical, Light music and movie songs
Location: Ashburn, Sterling, Herndon, Fairfax, VA
Telephone: 855-MUSIC-
Misc. Info: http://
Name: Nrityagandha
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kathak Dance
Location: Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C.
Telephone: 703-759-
Misc. Info: Web Site - www.
Name: Nupur Dance Academy - Nikita Shah
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatanatyam Dance (semi classical dance, Indian folk dances, Contemporary dance style and Bollywood dance)
Location: South Riding / Chantilly, Virginia
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Performer / Teacher / Choreographer, Nikita Shah - She holds extensive education and wide experience in Indian Classical / Folk Dance forms - Bharatanatyam and Folk dances. She holds Nritya Visharad Degree in Bharatanatyam (Graduate Degree) through Bruhad Gujarat Sangeet Samiti -Gandharva Mahavidyalaya under the guidance of Guru Shri Madhu Patel of Madhur Jyoti Dance Academy, Baroda, India. She has been pursuing this dance for 26 years and performed at several places in India, Canada and US ( Boston, Florida, Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland), has been teaching in the Northern Virginia area for the last 10 years. She is a versatile and creative choreographer, performer who has directed and participated in numerous shows in India and US. She has been offering classes in Bharatanatyam / Semi classical dance / Indian Folk Dance / contemporary dance style as well as Bollywood dance in Northern Virginia and Maryland. (willing to travel for group lessons and events)
Name: Jay (Jaydeep) Parikh
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla / Percussion / Melodic Expressions in Tabla
Location: Chantilly, VA 20151
Telephone: 410-929-
Misc. Info: Jay started his formal Tabla training in 1991 under Shree Sandeep Modi (former disciple of Ali Akbar College of Music). He has devoted himself to share his knowledge by conducting music classes, performing, and guiding others pursue their musical journey.. Jay feels fortunate to also have learned from Pt. Vijay Raghav Rao, Pt. Suresh Talwalkar, Pt. Anindo Chatterjee, Shree Samir Chatterjee, and Shree Yogesh Samsi; he continues to enhance Tabla accompaniment for Hindustani Vocal music under the guidance of Shree Vishwas Shirgaonkar.
Name: Vaishnavi Parthasarathy
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharathanatyam
Location: 43858 Merryoak Way, Ashburn, Virginia-20147, USA
Telephone: 571-432-
Misc. Info: I am disciple of kalaimamani urmila sathyanarayanan and sri.s. sivakumar. diploma holder in bharatanatam from ignou university. performed in many perstigious programs in India. I have selected as an Indian delegate form cultural event to china. some of awards sathyabama award, natya kala puraskar, young acheivement award, currently I am a teacher in mudra arts center, usa.
Name: Sheela Ramanath
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatanatyam
Location: 3120 Harrison Hollow Lane, Herndon, VA 20171
Telephone: 571-434-
Misc. Info: Sheela has trained under Guru. B. Bhanumati in Vazhavoor style for more than 25 years and she has travelled extensively both in India as well as abroad. Some of the prestigious performances include Hampi utsav, International dance alliance, Kinkini festival, DC Dance festival etc. Sheela is the artistic director of Kalavaridhi, a dance institution where she promotes this wonderful art. www
Name: Krishna Ramdas
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla
Location: Chantilly, Virginia, USA
Telephone: 703 307 8272
Misc. Info: Krishna Ramdas is a performing Tabla artist who has accompanied a number of eminent artists in both the Hindustani and Carnatic styles of music. He learnt Tabla in Baroda, India under Guru Shri Ravindra Nikte who is a leading disciple of Shri Sudhirkumar Saxena. Please contact Krishna for details about concerts / classes.
Name: Sunaina Rathore
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bollywood and Kathak
Location: Ashburn, VA
Telephone: 571-252-7871
Misc. Info: Sunaina Dance Unlimited offers classes for Bollywood dance , kathak , fusion of Bollywood /Classical dances and Indian folk dances as well. The dance choreographer Sunaina, have Senior diploma courses in Indian classical dance (kathak) and Tabla . One on one focus on each student is the key to success of each learner. Our motive is to make sure kids perform individually even while learning in a group. Kids from classes will participate at various performances. For New Students First Class will be Free Trial class. Definitely Kids will love these classes.
Name: Ranjani Ravi
E-Mail: ranjani
Field: Yogasanas, Surya namaskaram and Pranayama classes Sanskrit sloka classes for kids
Location: Herndon, VA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I am taking Yoga classes for all ages. This is a training session that would comprise a extensive training on 25 yogasana pose which will rejuvenate your body, Surya namaskaram and Pranayamam techniques. People those who are interested in learning. can e-mail me to schedule classes. I also offer sloka classes for kids in Sanskrit and Tamil. Kids from age 4 to 15 can attend these classes. For more details on the list of slokas taught you can e-mail me.
Name: Broto Roy
E-Mail: brotoroy
Field: Tabla
Location: Falls Church, VA USA
Telephone: 703-
Misc. Info: Website - http://
Name: Srabanti Roy - Roomjhoom Nrityalaya
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kathak and Bharatnatyam
Location: Fairfax, VA, USA
Telephone: 571-296-
Misc. Info: Srabanti holds extensive education and wide experience in Indian Classical Dance forms - Kathak and Bharatnatyam. She holds Nritya Prabhakar Degree in Kathak (Graduate Degree) from Prayag Sangeet Samiti in Allahabad, India. She has been teaching in the Washington DC area for the last 15 years. She has held faculty positions in Kathak and Bharatnatyam in the local Washington DC Indian schools. She is a versatile and creative choreographer, performer who has directed and participated in numerous shows in India and US. She has been offering classes in Kathak and Bharatnatyam in Fairfax, VA. For more information please visit - http://www.i-
Name: Veena S
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic music and bhajans - voice lessons
Location: Ashburn, Virginia
Telephone:
Misc. Info: I received training in Carnatic music from Smt. Meera Nathan (Mumbai and Chennai) and have learned for more than eight years. I have been teaching for the past four years and can teach children as young as 4.5 years old. I teach beginners to intermediate level for all ages. Bhajans are taught at every class along with the Carnatic music lessons and I teach individual as well as group classes. Please contact via email.
Name: Mrinalini Sadananda
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kuchipudi
Location: 8442 Lee High Way, Fairfax, Virginia 22031
Telephone: (703) 361-4172
Misc. Info: Kalamandapam is the institute dedicated to Kuchipudi dance and music. Mrinalini Sadananda founder director and Kavitha Cheedalla and Keerthana Sidhaye are the main teachers in the institution. Their recent performances include Buddham Sharanam Gacchami and Bharatha Sambhavam, perfomed at the Kennedy center. These ballets are choreagraphed by Mrinalini. New students are enrolled in Sept or Jan typically unless they have significant dance experience. Dances classes are held From 9A.M - 1P.M every Sunday. (Director: Mrinalini Sadananda, Contact: Kavitha Cheedalla) Please contact us for further information.
Name: Salangai Arts (Akila Subramanyam)
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharathanatyam
Location: Fairfax, VA
Telephone: (703) 352 0298
Misc. Info: To get to know more about our school please visit the website www
Name: Urmi Samadar
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kathak and Odissi dance
Location: Classes in Belmont, MA
Telephone: (M) 215-820-
Misc. Info: Urmi is an accomplished performer, choreographer and trainer in Kathak and Odissi dance forms who leads 'Aakrtiti', her classical troupe, based out of Massachusetts and New York. A National Talent Scholar and Sangeet Prabhakar graduate, Urmi has performed with experts Sandeep Das, Late Pandit Ramesh Mishra, Kayhan Kalhor, Pandit Krishnamohan Maharaj and other noted artists in recent years. She offers Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced level classes in Kathak and is launching a beginner level Odissi in fall 2017. Website - www
Name: Sandhya
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Sloka & Bhajan & Hindi language
Location: 7290 olde lantern way Springfield va 22152
Telephone: 4436923628
Misc. Info: I teach Slogams and Bhajans to kids age 4 to 15. I take these classes together & seperate. For adults I take Bhajan class alone. I teach Hindi for beginners kids & Adults where they will learn to read & Write the vowels, consonants, numbers & finally stories, phrases, comprehension etc. I will give them weekly tests to asses their progress. Will introduce speaking Hindi at a later stage when they are well versed with the letters & reading.
Name: Meenakshi Sankaran
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Carnatic Vocal
Location: Glen Allen, VA
Telephone: 804-364-
Details: Vocalist Meenakshi Sankaran hails from the family of Sangeetha Kalanidhi Sri. T. L. Venkatarama Iyer, a veteran Carnatic music exponent. She attributes her foundation in Carnatic Music to her first guru Smt. Gowri Balakrishnan under whom she spent many years learning to play the Veena. Later she transitioned into vocal music under the tutelage of eminent teachers like Smt. Shanthi Sriram and Smt.Raji Gopalakrishnan and today teaches Carnatic music and to many in the Greater Richmond community. She has also performed as a vocalist in the orchestra of many Kuchpudi and Bharatanatyam dance arangetrams in the Richmond area.
Name: Shubha Sankaran
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Surbahar, Sitar, vocal
Location: PO Box 15526 : Washington, DC 20003-
Telephone: 202-399-
Misc. Info: Specializing in individual instruction for serious students. Further information available at www.surbahar
Name: Lisa Santhanam
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Odissi-Srjan style
Location: Fairfax Va
Telephone: 571-
Misc. Info: Lisa Santhanam is an odissi teacher and performer in the Washington DC metro area. She is a student of Guru Sujata Mohapatra and Dr. Aparupa Chatterjee. Lisa performs solo as well as under the Odissi dance company with Dr. Aparupa Chatterjee. Lisa is the owner of the Odissi Lasya Dance School where she continues to teach this art form. Contact for information on class locations in Northern Va, DC. Please contact for additional information on other locations for lessons. Website - www.
Name: Praful Shah
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Musical Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Piano and Harmonium tuitions and live perfomer
Location: Roanoke
Telephone: 410-926-9426
Misc. Info: 1) Roenoke (Virginia), previously in Baltimore as a professional musician and Teacher for Musical keyboard, Electric Guitar, Harmonium and Piano to all ages people with Indian Notations and Western Grand Staff Notes. i.e. Bollywood Songs, Western Songs, Children Nursery Rhymes, Raas / Garba, Bhajan /, Indian Music basics includes some fundamental Raags also etc. Lead Musical keyboard Performer in live Orchestra for Bollywood Music Programme, Live Dandia Raas / Garba, and any kind of entertaining Musical Events, also perfoming as lead guitarist also, Male / Female singers can contact me for live accompaniment musician and perfomer. Also interested to have perfomance opportunity For Atlanta and Baltimore also.
Name: Dr. Suman Sharma
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Sitar
Location: 2863 Running Pump Ln Herndon VA 20171
Telephone: 703-561-
Misc. Info: Please visit web site: http://www
Name: Swati Sharma
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Hindustani Classical / Semi classical (Thumri, Tappa, Ghazals, Bhajans, bollywood)
Location: Woodbridge, VA
Telephone: inquire through email first please!
Misc. Info: Swati is a North Indian classical singer / performer and a teacher based in Woodbridge, VA. She is Sangeet Visharad from India. Approved voice of Radio and Doordharshan India, she has performed at many places in India as well as United States. She offers music lessons to anyone age 5 and up. She is the founder of Swaranjali School Of Music. She has many honors to her name including the very prestigious Shri Vishnu Digambar Paluskar award. For more information regarding Swati or Swaranjali school of Music, visit www
Name: Tina Sharma
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kathak Dance
Location: Springfield, VA
Telephone: 703-822-
Misc. Info: Tina Sharma a student of Guru Shri Rajendra Ganganiji the head of Jaipur Gharana, Kathak Kendra. Tina Sharma has received Master's in Kathak ( Nipun ) from Bhatkhande University, Lucknow, India. She is a director of "TIna dance and Music Academy" that offers BA & MA degrees via Pracheen Kala Kendra, India.
Name: Dr. Brian Q. Silver
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: lecture-demonstrations, Sitar
Location: PO Box 15526 : Washington, DC 20003-
Telephone: 202-399-
Misc. Info: Performer in Bande Ali Khan gharana since 1964; has taught full courses in Indian classical music at various major American universities, including Harvard (1974-83); available for lecture demonstrations, workshops, and individual instruction. Further information available at www
Name: HKN Singh
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: guitar
Telephone: 571-474-
Location: 25480 Exart Terrace, South Riding, VA 20152-
Misc. Info: I learned guitar in western music 1978-
Name: Gopika Charan Sinha
E mail: gopika_
Field: Vocal, singing
Location: Ashburn, VA, 20147
Telephone: 703-
Misc. Info: Disciple of Pt. Jagdish Prasad (Patiala gharana) and Ghulam Akbar Khan (Rampur gharana). Obtained Sangeet Prabhakar (Bachelor degree) from India. Stage performer. Long experience in voice training & ragas. Will teach Kheyal, Thumri, Bhajans & Nazrulgeeti (Bengali) at my place all days of week. Affordable fees, any age.
Name: Srividya Angara Sinha
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Kuchipudi, Carnatic classical music, Veena
Location: 488 Farrish Circle, Apartment #3, Charlottesville, Virginia - 22903
Telephone: 434-284-
Misc. Info: Kuchipudi experience of 15 years along with Diploma from the Telugu University of Hyderabad in Kuchipudi. 8 years of training in Veena and Carnatic classical vocal. Been awarded the title "Nritya Kinnera" for excellence in field of Kuchipudi.
Name: Supraja Srikanth
E-Mail: supraja
Field: Carnatic Vocal
Location: Virginia
Telephone: 571-
Misc. Info: Dr. Supraja Srikanth has been teaching Carnatic Music in the DC metro area for more than 14 years and has trained many students. She has learnt from several gurus including Sri. Srirangam Prasanna Venkatesh, disciple of Sri. TN Seshagopalan and Smt. Janaki Venugopalan, from Chennai. Dr. Supraja has given concerts in the USA (MD, VA, NJ, NY) and in India. If interested, please contact for music lessons.
Name: Meenakshi Srivastava
E-Mail: Meen
Field: Vocal( Sufi and semi classical)
Location: 2562 Chain Bridge Road, Apt 104, Vienna VA 22181
Telephone: 703-795-4206
Misc. Info: Prabhakar in Vocal in the year 1991. Disciple of Bachhan Ji Maharaj of Allahabad Gharana. North Zone Finalist for Indian Idol 2004. All over the life I have been rewarded for Semi Classical as well as Bollywood singing. I started learning music at the age of seven. I am always interested to take forward our folk music and love to sing 'Geet' which are heart throb of marriages in North India. I love Sufi music as it has many variations and I feel connected to God directly whenever I am singing a sufi song. As singing is my passion, So fulfill that, I just not teach but also do Gazals and Geet evenings for Two to Three hours continuously.
Name: Tanvi Srivastava
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Hindustani Classical (Vocal), Keyboard, Harmonium, Tabla
Location: 9105 Stonegarden Drive Lorton, VA
Telephone: 703 339 7092
Misc. Info: Primarily from India, now in Virginia, learnt 3 years of Hindustani Classical Vocal from Gandharv Maha
Name: Studio Dhoom
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Indian Folk Dances, ,Bollywood Dances, Bollywood Fitness class
Location: Ashburn, Lansdowne, Leesburg, Herndon areas in VA
Telephone: 571-293-
Misc. Info: Studio Dhoom provides professional dance instruction in a variety of traditional (Garba / Daandiya, Rajashthani, Bhangra / Giddha, etc.) and modern Indian dance styles in the Northern VA area. The Dance Choreographer and Instructor, Aanal has more than 10 yrs of extensive experience in teaching dance to all age groups. She is a Kuchipudi dancer, has learned various Indian folk dances from Mallika Sarabhai's Darpana Academy of Dance and also Jazz, Hip Hop and contemporary dancing from Shiamak Davar Institute of Performing Arts. Please visit www
Name: Sujatha
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Hindustani Vocal and also Light Music, Bhajans in Kannada, Marathi, Hindi
Location: Legacy Circle, Herndon, Virginia, VA 20171
Telephone: 267-575-
Misc. Info: I am Senior Level Certified from Gandharva Mahavidyalya Mumbai. Do Training the students to exams based on the syllabus created by Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya.
A non-exam option is also available for those who wish to focus more on their vocal skills.
Hindustani for Beginners & Intermediate: Looking to take their first steps into the world of Hindustani Vocal Music. Providing a strong foundation and acquires the ability to use basic elements of ragas and improvise musical phrases. Intermediate Students start with learning new and more complex ragas.
Light Classical Music : Teaching for the Light Music (Bhavageethe / Devotional) songs and Bhajans in Kannada / Marathi / Hindi
Name: Taalim School of Indian Music - Virginia
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Tabla
Location: Main Branch - Charlottesville. Other locations in Richmond and Stauton. Classes are available in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Telephone: (732) 89-TABLA (82252)
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 also available all over the tri-
Name: Suchitra Tadimalla/ Nrithya Kalalaya
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatanatyam, Folk-
Location: 140 Elwood Ave, Norfolk, VA 23505
Telephone: 757-285-
Misc. Info: Suchitra has given memorable performances both in India and United States. She values interest and awareness in the practice of Bharatanatyam, Indian folk-
Name: Rajeswari Tress
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Bharatanatyam
Location: Fairfax, VA , USA
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Rajeswari Paled Tress is a Bharatanatyam Dancer / Teacher and Yoga Teacher has come with a new fusion dance (Bharata Yoga Natyam). She has conducted more than 550 Yoga Workshops for all ages in various states in US and India. She promotes and motivates people to be healthy and lead a healthy life style. She teaches a blend of Yoga and her own invented style a fusion of Yoga and Bharatnatyam. She began her Yoga teaching career 25 years ago and has her own Yoga studio (MRT Yoga). She teaches Bharatanatyam.
Name: Heta Trivedi
E-Mail: heta.a
Field: Bharathanatyam
Location: 1233 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Telephone: 757 768 7201
Misc. Info: A passionate dancer and a dedicated tutor willing to teach Bharatnatyam in and around Virginia.
Name: Udaya
E-Mail: udayalakshmi
Field: South Indian Classical Music
Location: Richmond, Va, 23233
Telephone:
Misc. Info: Udaya completed certificate course in South Indian Classical music for Bhakta Ramadasa music College, West Marredpally, Hyderbad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Can teach for beginers and intermediates for all ages.
Name: Jerome Vincent
E-Mail: [email protected]
Field: Keyboard / Piano
Location: 7510 Parkwood Ct, Falls Church, VA 22042
Telephone: 703 849 8690
Misc. Info: ( Teach Piano / Keyboard - Western Notations , Freelance Keyboard for Indian Concerts, Part of Indian Light Music Band - Live Cine Music / Garba / DJ
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