Teachers and Performers of Indian Music and Dance in Gujarat, Daman, Diu, Dadra, Nagarhaveli

Email: alankar_rajkot@yahoo.com

Field: Indian Folk Dance

Address: 8, Pujara Chamber, GK Road, Rajkot-360001. Gujarat India

Telephone: 09879528007

Misc. Info: Our organisation is active in growth of the folk dancers of india and provide a platform for the new artists for an international festivals : Board of Directors : Mr. Vinesh K Chhaya - President Mr. Parag Mehta - Vice President Mr. Samir Chhaya - Secretary Mr. Hitesh J. Parmar - Treasurer

Name: Ramesh Bapodara

Email: rameshbapodara@yahoo.com

Field: Tabla

Address: 9, Rajhans Appartment, Hirabag Rly. crossing, Ambawadi, Ahmedabad 360 006, India

Telephone: 91 79 26422196

Misc. Info: Student of Sri Sudhir Kumar Saxena of Ajarada Gharana. Son of Famouse Haveli Sangitkar Sri Vithaldas Bapodara.

Name: Manish Bhatt

Email: mmbhatt2010@gmail.com

Field: Synthesizer, Keyboard Organ, Organ, Piano, Benjo etc.

Address: Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Telephone: 9099188260

Misc. Info: Professional Music Composer, Stage Performer & Coach, Decipal of Jashwant Bhatt (Decipal of Pt. Omkarnath Tahakur), Award Winner in National Level Music Compitition and State Level Music Compitition, Music Program Orgenizer.Composer of Advertising Jingles,Fiture films and other Corporate Tune Composer.

Name: Dharmendra Bhattji

Email: dbhattji@yahoo.co.in

Field: Mandolin, Keyboard, Indian classical/semi classical vocal

Address: 27/D Tarun Nagar III, Memnagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Pin-380052

Telephone: 91-9825865918

Misc. Info: http://radhemusic.co.cc, Some samples of my music on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AFsxLLqw4c http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ByAF0eM7U8 major honors- I am a certified Mandolin artist for Akashwani and Doordarshan (Indian radio and TV channel) I give personal tuitions or teach in groups of 2-4.

Name: Jay N. Dabgar

Email: jay_dabgar@yahoo.com

Field: Tabla

Address: New Dattatray Tabla Stores, 3, Pushpanjali Complx, Nr. D. K. Patel Hall, B/h. Navrang High School, Naranpura, Ahmedabad-380013 Gujarat, India.

Telephone: 079-27680078

Misc. Info: I am a Tabla player from Banaras Gharana, have been taking training under shree Nandan Mehta since last 13 years., have won many Compititons like National Youth Festival-1st-2001, AIR Compititon-1stin 2002 National Yuva Mahotsava-1999-2nd and many other Compititons too, Scholarship from Department of Culture,Government Of India Have given Performances as Solo Artis and as an tabla accompniest also in many concerts like Saptak Annual Festival, Ustad Abdul Latif Khan Samaroh and many others. My website is http://www.jaydabgar.com/

Name: Riddhi Doshi

Email: riddhi.dollas@gmail.com

Field: Classical Dance Form-Bharatnatyam (Alankar)

Address: Nupoor Dance Academy "Sargam", 47, Punitnagar-3, Satellite Raod, Ahmedabad-15.

Telephone: 9979028093

Misc. Info: Nupoor Dance Academy has trained lots of children in classical dance and indian folk dance, especially Gujarati folk, assamese folk, Rajasthani folk, Kashmiri, & Punjabi folk. Nupoor Dance Academy has always strived to preserve the cultural heritage of india, although a very small effort indeed, renonwed artists of different states, specialisied in their folk dances are associated with Nupoor Dance academy

Name: Mrs Kanta Goswami

Email: goswamikanta@yahoo.co.in

Field: Hindustani Vocal

Address: No-18, Down colony , Atul, Dist Valsad 396020

Telephone: 09426801321,02632-233303

Misc. Info: I haye done my M.A. in indian classical music from Banasthali vidyapith Rajasthan under the guidence of Shri R.C.S.Nadkarni.I am working in AtulVidyalaya as a music teacher since 1993.

Name: Vasanti Joshi

Email : vasanti_joshi2001@yahoo.com

Field: Bharatnatyam Dancer & Teacher

Address: Vasanti Joshi, 26/C,Chandralok Society, Nr. Jain Temple, Manjalpur, Vadodara - 390 011. (india)(Gujarat)

Telephone: 0265- 2971041 Mobile: 09426025650

Misc. Info: I am Bharatnatyam Performer and performing so many dance performances in india. I am also Bharatnatyam Dance Teacher and running institute namely Nrutya Rajeshwar. I want to teach Bharatnayam Dance at Singapore, If any institute or anyone interested to learn Bharatnatym. Kindly contact on my e-mail or mobile no. 9426025650

Name: Rajesh Gopalrao Kelkar

Email: swaritkelkar@yahoo.com

Field: Hindustani Vocal music

Address: 37/B, Dhanlaxmi society-2, Karelibaug, Vadodara.390 018.

Telephone: 00 91 265 2461152

Misc. Info: Trained under guidence of reputed gurus like Pt. Madhusudan Joshi, Pt. Dinkar Kaikini (Agra gharana), Pt. Narayanrao Patwardhan (Gwalior gharana). An ex lecturer at the historic M. S. University and the ex cultural secretary, teacher cum performer at the Indian embassy in Suriname-south America. A rare combination of good performer and teacher having wide knowledge and experience of teaching techniques and voice culture has widely travelled in the Netherlands, Belgium, UK, USA and caribbean countries like Suriname, Guyana and Trinidad. Able teacher and performer of Dhrupad, Khayal, Thumri and Bhajans has done many workshops all over the world as well as in India on charity as well as commercial basis. Recepient of Sr. Fellowship awarded by the Govt. of India for documentation of 'Rare ragas and compositions'as well as 'Indian music for non Indians-foreigners. Can be contacted for workshops on various aspects on music education and performances on charity basis as well as commercial basis. Have a huge collection of classical music recordings (3000 hrs.) and multi medias.

Name: Hemant Kothari

Email: k_hemant99@yahoo.com

Field: Hindustani classical vocal

Address: D/37 Rudra Society, Opp Ambalal Park, Near Amba Temple, Kareli Bag, Vadodara-Gujrat-India, 390018

Telephone: 0265-2463447

Misc. Info: #performer of north indian classical vocal music #master of performing arts from M.S.uni. of vadodara, gold medalist in bpa and mpa. #received sr.fellowship from dept of culture, ministry of tourism and culture, central govt of india. #running own dinkar memorial research centre for music #developed material for distance education of indian classical music #doing workshops on various topics related to music. #running own institution of music #lerned music under pt madhusudan joshi of agra gharana

Name: Rajnikumar Kubavat

Email: rajnikubavat@gmail.com

Field: Vocal (Hindustani classical Music, Sugam geet/Light Songs, Bhajans/Prayers, Folksongs,Garba, Gazals, Baalgeet/children's songs, Marraige Songs, Patriotic songs) and Harmonium

Address: A-101, Sadgurudham Appartment, Parevdi Chowk, Rajkot, Gujarat, India.

Telephone: 09328944406

Misc. Info: With a Bachlors in Music (vocal), and an experience of 18 years of teaching music and organising cultural programs in schools of Ahmedabad and Rajkot, I am presently working as a music teacher in SNK schook,Rajkot.I have performed at various festivals and events in Italy, Polland and India.I am a regular radio artist of Rajkot AIR.I have recently produced,composed and rendered my voice in a music album called - 'Samipya',consisting of popular Gujarati prayers.I am also conducting music classes in Rajkot and offer private music tuitions(theory/practical) to ages 5 and above. Reading Gujarati/Hindi literature, writing poetry/songs, composing, singing, teaching and performing music have been my forte. I am keen to learn,share,teach and perform our vast literature in the form of music.

Name: Smita Marawar

Email: smita59@yahoo.co.in

Field: Vocal music (Hindustani Classical, light, & Ghazal)

Address: Baroda, Gujrat, India

Telephone: 2253676

Misc. Info: my specialisation - Voice Culture. www.smitamarawar.com

Name: Rutvij Mistry

Email: rutvij16@rediffmail.com

Field: Bharata Natyam

Address: B/6 Shirali Society, Fateg-Gunj, Vadodara-390 002. Gujarat. India

Telephone: 91-265-2784637

Misc. Info: I am Performer. We have a group called Kruti. We give performances in solo as well as group. We also perform dance ballets. our unique thing is we compose music of our performance in a common language known to all. Our base is Bharatanatyam. We come up with unique themes for our productions bringing social awarness amongs the youth as well as environmental awarness. Do call us for once and you will remember us for a life time. we are very nomial at our charges.

Name: Sharad Pandya

Email: sharadpandya34@rediffmail.com

Field: Indian classical dance form-Bharatanatyam.

Address: 62/c Satyen society #2, V.I.P. road, Karelibaug, Baroda-390 018, Gujarat-India.

Telephone: 91 0265 248 67 59 / 91 0265 232 11 79.

Misc. Info: I am the Founder and Director of 'PURVA" school of Bharatanatyam, running since last 21 years. It has 2 branches, One of teaching and training and the other of the performing group. The main aim of our institution is to uplift the rich Indian classical dance and give platform to young and upcomming talents in this field. Addmissions are in June and July for local students and in January and August for foreign students.

Name: Hardik Harishbhai Patel

Email: rehardikpatel@gmail.com

Field: Tabla & Folk Singer

Address: A/4, Mittal Tenament, Opp. Inox Cinema, Zadeswar Road, Bharuch-392012,Gujarat,India

Telephone: 09824486080, 9662054762, 02642-245283

Misc. Info: I have done masters in tabla in M.S.Uni.Baroda. I played many renown artist like Anoop Jalota, Sachin Lemaye,Purshottam Upadhyay, Sadhana Sargam, Suresh Wadkar, Osmaan Meer, Ravin Naik, Dr.Roshan Bharati etc....I played many CD'S and Gujarati Flim. I learn tabla from Ustad Allha Rakha, & Pt.Sudhirkumar Saxsena. And also perform Durdharshan Amadavad and All India Radio.

Name: Manjiri Patwardhan.

Email: pmanjiri71@yahoo.co.in

Field: Kathak Dancer

Address: 401, Patidarcomplex, opp Ramesh patel estet, Vrajdham road, Manjalpur, Vadodara, Gujarat. 390011.

Telephone: 9427076050

Misc. Info: Gold madel, National & state award, Nritya bhushan. Started studying DANCE at the age of Seven, Passed Five Year Diploma In Kathak, with First Class FIRST under the able guidance of Shri Harish Gangani, from Faculty of Performing Arts. M.S. University of Baroda. Passed Bachelor in Performing Arts Degree in KATHAK (1993) and won late Shri Chandrakala Gangani Gold Medal. Stood First Class First in Faculty of Performing Arts, M. S. University Baroda, under the able guidance of Pt. Jagdish Gangani. Passed B. Mus., in Kathak with First Class First in Gujarat from Gandharva Maha-Vidyalaya, Ahmedabad in 1994.

Name: Manoj Pujari

Email: manoj_j_pujari@yahoo.co.in

Field: Hindustani-Vocal

Address: A-9, RadhePark Society, B/S Ajay Tenament Part-5, Vastral Road, Ahmedabad. 382415

Telephone: 91 98980 42616, 91 79 22876150, 91 79 55242142

Misc. Info: I am a singer, I had took trainig from Hasmukh Patdiya in Ahmedabad (akashwani). I am also giving traing to my studend of Classical music and singing. I'm the head of "SHRI PRAYAG MANAS PARIVAR", which is a trust arranging spiritual programmes like Sunderkand, Bhajan Sandhya, Shraddhanjali.

Name: Punit R Rathod

Email: ompunit@yahoo.com

Field: Perform Film Dance, Karate & Acting

Address: E-22, NDDB Quarters, D-Lab Campus, Anand, Gujarat, 388 001. Permanent Address - B/3, Vijay Apartments, Vavol, Gandhinagar, Guj 382 016

Telephone: 98259 56746, 079 23284136

Misc. Info: Acting done in Sai-baba serial, Gujarati Film(s) & Album(s).

Name: Rhythm Riders Music Institute

Email: manager@rrmproductions.com

Field: Tabla, keyboard, vocal

Address: 104 Abhirath Complex, Sardar Patel Colony, Narangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India - 380014

Telephone: 079 2768 2666

Misc. Info: Headed by Pandit Divyang Vakil, with over 30 years of teaching experience, Rhythm Riders is known for its exceptional quality and individual focus. We welcome applicants of all ages, nationalities, and backgrounds to Ahmedabad for short and long term intensive training in Indian classical music. Website - http://www.rrmproductions.com/

Name: Mrs. Dhara M. Shah

Email: dharashah22@gmail.com

Field: Dance Bharatnatyam and other Folk Dances

Address: Shah Kunj app., plot no.-221, 12-b, Lilasa, Gandhidham-(kutch)-370201. Gujarat. India.

Telephone: Mob-09879626787 & 02836-235301

Misc. Info: I am a bharatnatyam dancer and choreographer. Have completed my Masters with distinction(gold medalist) . from Ms University Baroda. Also awarded by Kal Ke Kalakar & Kutch Shakti Award. I am the director of "Margam Dance Class."

Name: Mahesh Shah

Email: shmhesh@yahoo.com

Field: Flute

Address: 17, Balmukund Park Vasna Road Baroda -390015

Telephone: 250239

Misc. Info:

Name: Jaymin Sanghavi

Email: jaymin28@rediffmail.com

Field: Vocal, harmonium, Tabla, Guitar and Keyboard

Address: C/2, Sahyog Society, Gorwa, Refinery Road, Baroda-16 Gujarat

Telephone: 0265-2387385, Mobile - 9427506267

Misc. Info: I am the deciple of Shree Kantibhai Sonchatra. Holding the degree of Sangeet Visharad. I have gotten the achievement as a young music director for conducting and directing the special musical event of Dhwi Shatabdi Occation which was held at Sahyog Association Resident which is famous as IPCL employee's Society (one of the biggest colony in Baroda). Running the music academy since last 12 years in Baroda, Gujarat,India. We teach Vocal, Harmonium, Tabla, Keyboard & Guitar.Contact for Folk Tranditional Garba programme (Navaratri & for other occation), Bhajans and Ghazals out side of india.

Name: Pini Yasmin Jabbar Sheikh

Email: abu_sonai@rediffmail.com

Field: Bharat Natyam

Address: Pini Yasmin Jabbar Sheikh C/O Mr. Abdul Jabbar Sheikh Gnyan Dham Stff Qtr.12 G.I.D.C. Vapi 396 195 Gujarat

Telephone: (0260)2432261

Misc. Info: have learnt Bharat Natyam and completed Visharad under my guru Bhavna Bhavsar and was even nominated and selected for Bal Shri Award to Delhi from whole of western region and have even received best award in dance from e-tv(gujarati)channel. basically i teach other forms of dances daily also apart from bharat natyam like bollywood, fusion, and other type of western dances. we even select students who are good enough in dance for tv channels and even take auditions in the field of dance and music.

Name: Vaishali Solanki

Email: manoj_solanki@rediffmail.com

Field: Classical Dance - Bharatnatyam

Address: 1-2/78, Junavas - Madhapar Bhuj - Kachchh Gujarat. PIN : 370 020.

Telephone: 91 - 94269 85204

Misc. Info: I have done "ARANGETRAL" in Bharatnatyam and performing Dance since 7 years.

Name: Tanjore Dance Music & Art Research Centre

Email: contact@bharatnatyamdance.com

Field: Bharatnatyam

Address: A-80, Adhar Society, Waghodia Road, Vadodara -390019, Gujarat

Telephone: 0091-9825493077 (M), 0091-265-2511842

Misc. Info: Tanjore Dance Music & Art Research Centre is a Traditional academy of Bharatnatyam established by Great Guru Shri Kubernath A. Tanjorkar to Train, Propogate and spread the orignal Bharatnatyam in its pure form. Till now more than 15000 girl students have been trained under this Institute since last more than 3 decades and still attracting more interested students from other states and countries devoted to this divine dance. Website - www.bharatnatyamdance.com

Name: Bhargav. M. Thaker

Email: thakerbhargav@yahoo.co.in

Field: Octopad, Sampler(roland SP606), Congo, Bongo, Thumba, Drums.

Address: 8, Sanjay Park Society, Behind Arya Kanya Vidyalaya, Baroda. Gujarat. India

Telephone: Mobile +91 98243 66816., Res +919429269144

Misc. Info: i m a proffesional octopad player working in various groups since 11yrs. I am drums teacher in Nalanda International School at baroda. I have conducted various workshop of drums and octopad. I am a teacher at Navrachna-Vidyani School and also running private classed sice 5 yrs. I have also been to USA twice of Musical Shows.

Name: Smruti Vaghela

Email: smrut_dhyan@yahoo.com

Field: Dance Bharatnatyam and Indian folk dances

Address: 301, Sun Shine Appt. Opp: Golden Silver Appt. Subhanpura, Baroda- 390 023 Gujarat

Telephone: 91 265 2395365

Misc. Info: I am a bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer as well as know indian folk dances.(gujarat, maharashtra, assam, bangal, kashmir,rajasthan,u.p.,m.p.,panjab ) I am working as a dance lecturer in Dept. of Dance, Faculty of performing Arts, M.S.University of Baroda.I am also a proffesional light vocalist. I am the director of "Dhyanadhara".

Name: Binal Vyas

Email: binalvyas@yahoo.com

Field: classical dance-bharatanatyam, folk dances

Address: 9, trimurti appt., Near Jamana Nagar Bus Stop, Ghod Dod, Surat, Gujarat, India

Telephone: 0261-2665006, 9825179695

Misc. Info: I am M.A. (Alankar) in Bharatanatyam & running dance institute named 'Shivanjali Kalamandir' in surat.

Name: Zig Zag's Dance class

Email: manishjani_jani@yahoo.com

Field: Dance, Ras, Garba

Address: "Haresh" 1/9, Junction Plot Rajkot {Guj} India

Telephone: 0281-2459961 - or 99240 51718

Misc. Info: We teach filmi, break, wetern Dance, we also teach Ras-Garba, Disco Dandia.. we also give a chance to students in stage progamme..daily we teach 1 Hour..