Teachers and Performers of Indian Music and Dance in Karnataka

Teachers and Performers of Indian Music and Dance in Karnataka

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Name: Ramya Ajay
Email: ramyaaji@gmail.com
Field: Bharatanatyam
Address: E/06/06, platinum city apartmant, HMT watch factory road, yeshwanthpur, bangalore-560022
Telephone: 9845277602 / 41224945

Misc. Info: have learnt bharthanatyam from a renouned institute KALAKSHETRA, chennai. and also have done my masters in bharthanatyam from bangalore university. performed many programes in india and abroad. have been a recipient of scholarship awarded by governament of india. have been empanelled at indian concil for coultural relation as teacher and performer for their assignments abroad. presently taking classes at VIDYARANYAPURA and YESHWANTHPURA. also take ONLINE bhrthanatyam classes.

Name: Aparna
Email: bharathakalanatya@gmail.com
Field: Bharatanatyam
Address: 3J72, Kristal Jasper, Kasavanahalli, Off Sarjapur Road, Bangalore 560035.
Telephone: 26685782, Mob - 9741736353

Misc. Info: I am Bharthanatyam dancer and teacher from a world renowned institution "Kalakshetra". I am conducting class in BTM and Sarjapur road, i am conducting ONLINE teaching of bharathanatyam Classes.


Name: Aradhana School of Dance
Email: radhbv@gmail.com
Field: Bharatanatyam
Address: Sanjaynagar, Bangalore
Telephone: +91 9008764839

Misc. Info: Mr. Nagabhushan is one of the famous dance teacher in Bangalore North. His students are performed in many programs, recently his students participated in Hampi Utsava.

Name: Chitra Arvind
Email: info@rhythmotion.org
Field: Choreography, Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Contemporary dance
Address: Bangalore
Telephone: +918025292868

Misc. Info: Artistic director of Rhythmotion dance company.Teacher, Dancer, Performer. Website - www.rhythmotion.org


Name: Sweekruth B.P
Email: sweek_24@yahoo.com
Field: Kathak Dance
Address: Kalyana Nagar (HRBR Layout), Bengaluru 560043, Karnataka, India.

Misc. Info: Sweekruth B.P is an accomplished Kathak Dancer, teacher and choreographer from Bengaluru. He is trained by renowned Kathak Gurus Smt.Nirupama & Shri T.D. Rajendra, Shri.Maulik Shah & Smt.Ishira Parikh, and K.Murali Mohan. He has attended workshops under Pt. Birju Maharaj and Smt Gitanjali Lal. Sweekruth essays the role of an Artistic Director of "Sathkrutha Academy of Movement & Expression (S.A.M.E)" which is an effort to promote Kathak, and also aims at using body movement and facial expression as a medium to share one's idea. He has also worked and collaborated with various dance teachers and schools across the globe. He has performed in various dance festivals and conducted workshops for dance enthusiasts in India USA, UK and SWITZERLAND.

Name: Keerti Kumar Badseshi
Email: keerti.badseshi@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani Vocal
Address: #4, 6th cross 40 feet road Manjunath nagar Bangalore- 560 010.
Telephone: 91 98454 43466

Misc. Info: I am a Hindustani music Vocalist, and a disciple of Pt. Vinayak Torvi. I am imbibing the Kirana and Gwalior style of singing under my gurus tutelage. A graded artiste of AIR and Doordarshan. Even performed playback for a Hindi documentary serial "Kotta", produced by shri B.V. Karanth.Also sung for many television serials of kannada. I also compose bandishes and taranas.Am equally at ease singing in Hindi, Kannada and Marathi. Besides performing, i also train talented and upcoming students at my residence.


Name: Smita Bellur
Email: ppl4raaga@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani Classical Vocal - Khyal, Sufi, Bhaktigeet
Address: 301, Meenakshi Manor, 14/2, 10th D Main, Jayanagar 1st Block, Bangalore 560011
Telephone:

Misc. Info: www.smitabellur.com online lessons also conducted Performer - Hindustani Classical Vocal, Sufi, BhaktiSangeet, Events, weddings Teacher - Hindustani Classical Vocal and Bhakti geet

Name: Aruna Bhargavi
Email: arunabhargavi.iyer@gmail.com
Field: Bharatnatyam and Karnatic Music Vocal
Address: Bangalore South, Karnataka, India
Telephone: +91 9986876448

Misc. Info: We teach Bharathanatyam and Karnatic vocal in a traditional manner encouraging the students to appreciate and spread the art form. Training provided by professionals in respective field at the art school "Kala Kalpakshetra"


Name: Tushar Bhatt
Email: tushar3@gmail.com
Field: Kathak and Folk dances of India
Address: #70, Sukrutha, 8Th Main, Bsk 3Rd Stage, Avalahalli, Bangalore-560085
Telephone: +91 98861 32033 , +91 9343 866 888

Misc. Info: Tushar Bhatt is a well known Kathak dancer and choreographer disciple of Guru Sri Dharamshibhai shah Bhavnagar, Gujarat. Under the guidance of Smt.Maya Rao the worlds renowned dance guru and the Director of Natya Institute of Kathak and Choreography and gurushree Kumudini lakhiya(padma shree)-ahmedabadand guru shree maulik shah and ishira parekh-ahmedabad.Tushar Bhatt has developed the fine skills in the art form. Also attended workshops from Guru Sri. Munna Shukla(nephew of pt.shree BIRJU MAHARAJ)-Kathak Kendra-Delhi and guru shree geetanjali lal (Kathak Kendra Delhi).He is trained in Yoga and martial Arts. Graduate in Kathak from the University Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Maha Vidhyalay Mandal-Mumbai.

Name: Anjana Bhushan
Email: bhushansacademy@yahoo.com
Field: Bharatnatyam
Address: #894, 4th main saraswathipuram, near new kanth raj urs road, Mysore-570023, Karanataka state, india
Telephone: 0091-0821-4281083, 9945693567, 9342116365 ,0091-080-23344063, 9342178049

Misc. Info: Anjana Bhushan Anjana, a virtual blend of talent, beauty and intellect is a trained exponent of Bharatanatyam in the Vazhuvoor style under the tuteleage of guru Smt. Padmini Ravi, a name well known in the field of Bharatanatyam. Anjana performed her arngetram in 1996, with the blessings of her guru Smt Padmini Ravi and Smt. Vasanta Vedam and since then, there has been no looking back for her. Her joy knew no bounds when her dream of getting married to a dancer came true through Badari Divya Bhushan, who eventually became her husband and next guru. Badari Divya Bhushan, an accomplished dancer , a versatile choreographer, an epitome of creative expertise, who always tries to create something new and unique, has always helped Anjana to explore her latent potentials and bring out her best in the divine art form of Bharatanatyam.


Name: Sangita Bisoyi ,MBA
Email: unique.sangita@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani Classical Vocal and Painting classes
Address: Vijaya Bank Colony Extn, Banaswadi, Horamavu Underpass,Outer Ring Road, Bangalore - 560043
Telephone: (M)- +91 9916200058

Misc. Info: URL - Sangita-paintings.blogspot.com. I have been in Music for more than 20 years and trained under qualified musicians in different gharanas (Allahabad gharana, Gandharva gharana, Benaras gharana, Chandigarh University). Apart from Hindustani classical vocal, my teaching & performing expertise lies in Nazrulgeeti, Rabindra Sangeet, Light songs & Bhajans. I have got many awards and accolades including district championship in music and perform Stage shows on Hindi and Bengali Movie Songs. I have also performed in regional TV Channel and has given regular evening Concerts on Devotional Hindi Movie Songs in Kempfort Shiva Temple, Airport road, Bangalore in the recent past. Those who are interested in learning Hindustani classical(Vocal),Nazrul geeti, Rabindra sangeet, bhazans, light music and Painting please contact me. Apart from Hindustani Classical Vocal, I also conduct painting classes.

Name: Sankar Biswas
Email: bubu_tatal@yahoo.co.in
Field: Tabla
Address: Flat 410 R.B I Offi Qtrs Kapila, National Games Village, Koramangala, Bangalore-560047
Telephone: Mob - 9843506082 Land:25700032

Misc. Info: A disciple of Sri Kashinath Chakraborty of Farukkhabad Gharana Pt. Ananda Gopal Bandopadhya of Benaras Gharana and Pt. Mohan Balvalli Of Maharashtra. Participated in many concerts in Kolkata, Mumbai and accompanied with Pt. A T kannan. Pt. T R Mishra, Pt. Raja Kale Pt. Ramkrishna Basu, Sachin Das Matilal,Debkumar Sengupta (siter),Kushal Das , Dilip Patra and with others Accompany mainly with Hindusthani Classical vocal, (Dhrupad, Dhamar,) instrument and with Rabindra Sangeet and other songs.


Name: Balakrishna. D J
Email: djbalakrishna@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Vocal
Address: Chikmaglur, Karnatika
Telephone:

Misc. Info: I am already teaching carnatic music online.

Name: Prakash Deshpande
Email: prakaashdeshpande@gmail.com
Field: Tabla
Address: #471, Sapthagiri 6th Cross, Buneshwari Nagar, DasraHalli Main Road, H.A Farm Post, Bangalore-560024
Telephone: 9731451040

Misc. Info: I have done my M.A(Tabla) and i teach tabla in Bangalore. Currentyl iam teaching Tabla for 20 students. I have been trained under the Guidence of Pt.RajaGopal Kllurkar and Pt. Seshagiri Hangal.


Name: Shubha Dhananjay
Email: nrithyashub@yahoo.co.in
Field: Bharatnatyam, Kathak
Address: # 313, 4th block, 3rd stage, Basveswara nagar, Bangalore - 560079, Karnataka - INDIA
Telephone: 080-23488977 / 080 - 65608979 / 09844033479

Misc. Info: Tanjore style of Bharathanatyam, Kathak in Lucknow Gharana, Perini Nrithya { a traditional ancient dance on a mud pot } Vocal Music and Instrumental Music taught at my Institute "KARANA". My Artistes are trained in Folk and Contemporaray Dances also. Performed all around the world and given scholastic deliberations at seminars.

Name: Nivedita Dutt
Email: dutt.nivedita@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani Vocal
Address: Bangalore
Telephone: 91-80-25340233

Misc. Info: Learn Hindustani classical vocal music from a very experienced teacher. I am a vocalist trained in Kirana Gharana and Gwalior Gharana. Get your voice groomed through proper techniques. I have been teaching for more than 20 years and performing for more than 30 years in various forums. Contact: Nivedita


Name: Shekhar Gemini
Email: shekhargemini@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani-Vocal-All styles of singing- All Indian Instruments
Address: # 144, 5th cross, BHEL Layout, Amba Bhavani Road, Vidyaranyapura Post, Bangalore-560097
Telephone: 080 65701791 (res) or 09341260175 (cell)

Misc. Info: Initially, SHEKHAR GEMINI had been a self-taught musician but later noted musicians and teachers like Dr. Murari Sharma and The late Narain Prasad ji groomed him in the fineries of music. His teaching / performing expertise lies in different styles of Vocal Hindustani Classical & light Music, namely - Khayal, Thumri, Ghazal, Bhajan, Vandana, Bhav Sangeet and Folk Songs. In Instrumental Music, he is capable of teaching virtually every possible Musical Instrument. He has been teaching Music ( Vocal & Instrumental ) up to the post graduate level for the past 30 years and expertise in VOICE CULTURE to improve the singing quality for light music and Playback Singing, as well. Now he conducts only master classes for the aspiring professional Singers and gives "Lecture cum Demonstration" centered at 'Music Therapy'.

Name: Shelly Ghosh
Email: sumitsh11@gmail.com
Field: Rabindra Sangeet
Address: 518, E-Cross, IInd Phase, Ideal Homes Township, RajaRajeswari Nagar. Bangalore-560098
Telephone:

Misc. Info: Learn Rabindra Sangeet twice a week at a very nominal fee. Childrens are taught with special care and extra timimgs. Bengalis can find a good non-professional environment.


Name: Anandraj Gonwar
Email: sur8kul@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani classical music - vocal
Address: #14/22, 5th cross, 16th main, Srinivasnagar, SBM Colony, Bangalore- 560 050
Telephone: 09964940440

Misc. Info: Had been learning, perfoming and teaching classical vocal through the span of 10 years. Have good experience in teaching with special lessons building interest among adults & children.Music classes includes the theory and practical lessons. Regular performance chances will be arranged periodically to get more exposure. He is a Director and Founder of "Gonwar music Academy" & teacher in Bharathiya vidya bhavan.

Name: Priyabrata Goswami
Email: nilabrata@rediffmail.com
Field: Tabla
Address: Bangalore
Telephone: 09986108038

Misc. Info: Teaching in Whitefield school., plays in Radio, TV. Did 6th year in tabla.


Name: Sheshagiri Gudi
Email: kiranasangeet_academy@hotmail.com
Field: Vocal Music
Address: Shri Sheshagiri Gudi "Shrinivas Krupa" Shukrawar Peth, Hosayellapur, Nekar Galli Near Venkatesh Temple, Dharwad - 580 001 Karnataka
Telephone: 0836 - 2746017

Misc. Info: I have taken my studies under the guidelines of Pt. Madhav Gudiji and Shri R. S. Jantli. I am the regular artist of AIR.

Name: H.S. Gopinath
Email: hsgnath@gmail.com
Field: Hindusthani Tabala
Address: N0. 425, 7th main, ISRO Layout, Bangalore - 560078. (Karnataka)
Telephone: 9845489179

Misc. Info: In the teaching and accompanying field for over 15 years and runs a tabala school in Bangalore and teaches students from India and Abroad. Has accompanied manywell known musicians from karnataka. Honours - In the panel of musicians constituted by Karnataka Sangeetha Nritya Academy and Dept. of Kannada and Culture, Govt. of Karnataka for various awards and scholarships for students. Cost of lessons - Will be decided later.


Name: Kiran Hanagal
Email: kiranhanagal@gmail.com
Field: Hindustani Vocal classical vocal, Kannada Bhajans, Marathi Abhangs, harmonium, Tabla.
Address: Swar Sadhana Music School, near saibaba mandir, Hatalgeri road ,Gadag, Karnataka. INDIA.
Telephone: 09845731190

Misc. Info: Iam a Hindustani classical vocalist. Actually I started learning Hindustani music at the age of 10. Initially i was trained by my father .Pt. Hanamantsingh Hanagal and then by Padmavibhushan Dr. Puttaraj Gavai. Presently iam a disciple of Pt. Ganapati Bhatt Hasangi. I am an graded artiste of All India Radio and Doodarshan. Iam also an Harmonium player and has accompanied almost, all the leading Hindustani vocalists in INDIA. For last 15 years, I have trained more than 100 students and many of my students have started giving live concerts and have established themselves in the field of Hindustani music.

Name: Gopalkrishna Hegde
Email: gopugi@yahoo.co.uk
Field: Tabla
Address: Gopalkrishna Hegde Department of Music, S.D.M. College, Honnavar-North Kanara District Karnataka State :
Telephone: 91-8387-722663

Misc. Info: He has been a disciple of Pt. Sheshagiri Hanagal, for over past 20 years. He has performed both as soloist and accompanist throughout India and abroad. He has trained agood number of students in tabla playing, incuding those, from Australia, UK, Germany and Israel.


Name: Mrs Anagha Hindlekar
Email: anaghahindlekar@rediffmail.com
Field: Hindustani Vocal
Address: Ftat No. 503,Hoysala Landmark,Sanjay nagar, Bangalore 560094
Telephone: 9886300296

Misc. Info: Gharana-Agra, Gwalher,recently written two books on hindustani vocal music if any more information visit to www.anaghahindlekar.com.also u can contact for hindustani classical recital or conducting music workshop and also for lessons in vocal music.

Name: Revathi Iyer
Email: revathiyer@hotmail.com
Field: Kathakali and Mohiniattam
Address: Marigold G 2&3 Esteem Gardenia, Sahakar Nagar, Bangalore
Telephone: 9242271987

Misc. Info: Learnt Kathakali from Guru Sadanam Balakrishnan, Principal, International Centre For Kathakali, New Delhi, and Mohiniattam from Guru Bharati shivaji. Have performed extensively in India and abroad including USA, most south American countries and most European countries. Have been awarded the Junior govt. scholarship for Dance, The Sahitya Kala Parishad scholarship for advance studies in Kathakali. Fellowship holder from Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India. Have performed for many prestigious organisations like ICCR, Sangeet Natak Academy, Sahitya Kala Parishad, TFAI, IIC abd Habitat World.


Name: Sathavalli Jagathipriya
Email: jagathipriya1982@yahoo.co.in
Field: Mrudangam (south indian percussion instrument)
Address: 702, bcchs layout, vajarahalli, talaghattapura, kanakapura road, bangalore - 560062
Telephone:

Misc. Info: student of vidwan tas mani, b high grade artiste

Name: Sarwesh Jain
Email: sarweshjain@gmail.com
Field: Vocal Light music
Address: C/O S.P.Vijayendra Kumar, Retired Tahasildar, Parshwanatha Nilaya, Bhandara Basadi Street, Shravanabelagola-573135, ChannarayaPatna Taluk, Hassan District, Karnataka State. India
Telephone: 08176-257104(Res), Mobile : 919448409865

Misc. info: I am performing stage programmes from 12 years. Old hindi film songs, Kannada light music concerts etc.performed by me. I did Play Back singing Diploma in the year 2000. Nearly 15 Devotional, non devotional, Commercial Albums in my own voice and music direction has been released.


Name: Jammatige. S. Nagaraj
Email: grbhatt@gmail.com
Field: Morching
Address: Bangalore
Telephone: 94494 14310

Misc. Info: B High in All India Radio.

Name: Rajesh K S
Email: Rajesh.Bansuri@yahoo.com
Field: Hindustani Classical Flute (Bansuri)
Address: A 606, Mantri Splendor Apartment, Hennur Main Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA - 560077
Telephone:+918023683486 or +919945157703

Misc. Info: Rajeshji is the disciple of Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia and has had the privilege of accomapanying the meastro in many concerts. Rajeshji is a great performer, teacher & music composer. He conducts classes in-person as well as online & his knowledge in both styles of Indian Classical Music as well as Western Classical Music makes him an able teacher guiding students from both India & abroad. He aims at giving high-quality education in music using the best technology/material to support that. Check www.nirvanfoundationtrust.org/founder.html for further details. He is also the Founder / Chairman of Nirvan Foundation Trust which aims at preserving the rich cultural heritage of India. Visit www.nirvanfoundationtrust.org for complete information about the Trust and its activities.


Name: Madhu Kamath
Email: c_devaru@yahoo.com
Field: Hindusthani vocal, Light music, Ghazal, Bhajan, Geeths, Classical in 7 languages
Address: #31, 11th main , 15th cross, Malleshwaram, Bangalore-3.
Telephone: 9845994663

Misc. Info: Mr Madhu Kamath is a renouned name in the field of music both as a performer and a teacher. He is a deciple of Pandith Basava Raj Raj Guru.He is an 'A ' grade artist of AIR & DD. He has given more than 1000 concerts all over the country, Specially in singing Geeth Ramayana. He is a Good actor , Diretor and Music director. Expertised in teching voice culture, singing techniques. Specialised in Ghazals, Geeths, Bhajans, Abhangs, Shabads, Folkmusic.

Name: Ravindra Katoti
Email: ravindrakatoti@yahoo.com
Field: Harmonium
Address: 17/A, 19th C main, 1st N block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore-560010
Telephone: 91-80-3525440

Misc. Info: adisciple of Pt.Rambhau Bijapure for last 25 years. Perform both as soloist and accompanist as well. Accompanied almost all top ranking hindustani classical vocalists of the country. conduct classes for both harmonium and vocal music.


Name: Nagashree. S. Kashyap
Email: maudgal.nagashree@gmail.com
Field: Bharathanatyam
Address: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Telephone:

Misc. Info:

Name: Suprakash Khuntia
Email: suprakashkhuntia@gmail.com
Field: Tabla
Address: GF-08, Ittina Padma Appts., Opp. Rammurthynagar Police Station, Rammurthynagar, Bangalore, Pin - 560016
Telephone: 9986039824

Misc. Info: I follow the Farukhabad Gharana of Tabla playing. I have taken training from my father Pt. Harmohan Khuntia, Pt. Chhotelal Mishra of Banaras Gharana and presently taking training from Pt. Anindo Chatterjee. I have qualified the All India Radio Music Competition in 1993 and I have given many programmes in AIR, Cuttack and Doordarshan Bhubaneswar and I have also provided accompanyment on Tabla with a number of well known artists.


Name: Sanjeev Korti
Email: sanju_korti@rediffmail.com
Field: sitar
Address: #3363 2nd main, 13th cross Shastri Nagar, K R road, Bangalore -580028, Karnataka, India.
Telephone: +91-9731099577

Misc. Info: Sanjeev has groomed under the guidence of Ustad Shafique Khan (Grand son of Sitar Ratna Rehmat Khan Saheb) and has performing and teaching over a decade. He has passed exams like Sangeet Vidwat and Sangeet Visharad . he has performed at many prestigeous concerts across India. casual artist for AIR and Door Darshan , presently teaching sitar at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan ,Bangalore.

Name: Mrs. Padmashree Kulkarni
Email: padmashri@hotmail.com
Field: Vocal and Bhajan.
Address: mrs. padmashree kulkarni c/o, s. g. gudi hosayellapur, nekar galli shukrawar peth dharwad - 580 001
Telephone: 0836- 2746017

Misc. Info: she is the disciple of pt. madhav udiji and pt. chandrashekhar puranikmath.she has passed vidwat exam of karnataka government. she has given many classical and light music programmes in all over karnataka. she is the regular artist of all india radio dharwad. she has won several music prizes.


Name: Ramesh Kulkarni
Email: sargam_ram@yahoo.com
Field: Hindustani-Vocal
Address: Ramesh Kulkarni H.No.11-366/56A "shakti nivas" New Raghavendra Colony, GULBARGA-585103 (Karnataka)
Telephone: 09443187385

Misc. Info: I am belongs to kirana gharana, learning from pt. Madhav Gudiji who is the shishya of pt. Bhimsen Joshiji, aproved artist of AIR, can sing Dasavani, Abhangavani and Hindi Bhajans and Hinustani classical.

Name: Sarang Sudhanshu Kulkarni
Email: saarangkulkarni@gmail.com
Field: harmonium ( Hindustani Music)
Address: Belgaum,Karnataka,India
Telephone: +91-80504-51134

Misc. Info:www.sarangsudhanshu.com


Name: Shreedhar Kulkarni
Email: raageshree@yahoo.com
Field: Hindustani-Vocal
Address: 1519, Maruti Galli, Belgaum - 590 001
Telephone: 91 (98459) 05707

Misc. Info:

Name: Uday Kulkarni
Email: Uday.m.kulkarni@gmail.com
Field: Tabla
Address: Near micro tower sangollirayanna nagar dharwad, Karnataka, India
Telephone: 0984521736

Misc. Info: 1. B-High Grade atrist Of AIR Dharwad 3. Passed UGC-NET exam for music 4. yuva Puraskar for the year 005 by karnatak sangeet nritya academy 6. Selected for the scholarship by govt. of India ,ministry of culture new delhi 7. Awarded the " TAAL MANI" Puraskar by Sur Sringar Parishad Mumbai in the year 2008. 8. Winner of Pt.Sheshgiri Hangal Gold Medal in the year 2008. 9. Passed M.Music Examination with highest number of marks in Karnatak University Dharwadand thus has won the gold medal for year 2008.


Name: Jayant Kumar
Email: jayantbhankar@rediffmail.com
Field: sitar, rudra veena, surbahar, tabla
Address: #6, 9th cross, Brindavan Nagar, Mathikere, Bangalore 560054 India
Telephone: 0091-80-3478548

Misc. Info: I belongs to Imdad khani gharana style playing in sitar and surbahar and desiciple of ustad vilayat khansahab.Aslo I learned rudra veena from ustad zia mahiuddin dagar. doctorate in music. attached with indian radio and television. I had been to usa and gulf as a lecturer of indian music. looking for any kind of teaching, performance and lecture demo possibilities.

Name: Darshini Manjunath
Email: darsh3079@gmail.com
Field: Bharathanatyam and folk dances of India
Address: No:45, C.A.T. Street, Joripet, Opposite to Town Hall area, Bangalore-56
Telephone: 9900864803, 41475827

Misc. Info: Performer and Choreographer. Mrs.Darshini Manjunath routes herself from the fort land of Karnataka-Chitradurga.She has been trained under Karnataka Rajoystava awardee Guru.Padmini Rao.Done M.A. in Bharathanatyam and student of Guru. Maya Rao in choreography. Mrs. Darshini Manjunath has indeed blossomed into an accomplished dancer,choreographer performing all over India and abroad. She is a graded artiste and an empanelled artiste in Kendriya Sadan, Bangalore. She was under Karnataka delegation to perform at 6th AKKA-WORLD KANNADA CONFERENCE held at EDISON, USA. She is training students for Meeraj and Karnataka Secondary board exams in her own institute "Nritya Disha Art And Culture Center (NDACC)" at her residence . regards Darshini


Name: Ravi Shankar Mishra
Email: mishra101@hotmail.com
Field: Hindustani Flute
Address: Harvest pen Centre Urs Complex sardar patel Road Mysore 570001
Telephone: 0091 821 420952

Misc. Info: Ravi took early lessons from his father Dinesh Chandra Mishra, and then from Us Abdul Halim Jaffer Khan (Sitar) and Pt Nityanand Haldipur (Bansuri). He is based in Mysore. He offers classes to dedicated students. He is an excellent flute maker too. He has given concerts in Karnataka, Mumbai, France etc. only dedicated people need approach him.

Name: Prema Murthy
Email: rkmpth@yahoo.co.in
Field: Carnatic Vocal
Address: Saraswathipuram, Mysore
Telephone:

Misc. Info: Customized music lessons for children and adults. Lessons include carnatic vocal, bhajans, bhava geetes, dasa padas, slokas (like Saundharya Lahiri, Rama Dandaka). Please contact by email for more information.


Name: Kavitha Nair
Email: kavitha1210.nair@gmail.com
Field: Indial Classical Dance - Bharatanatyam
Address: Banasawadi, Kamanahalli, Bangalore
Telephone:8970330335

Misc. Info:

Name: Guru . Smt. Jayakamala Pandiyan
Email: rajarathnalaya2000@yahoo.com
Field: Classical dance Ð Bharathanatyam Ð Vazhuvur Style
Address: 478, 8th main, ISRO Layout, Bangalore 560078.
Telephone: 080 26665757 / 9448444493

Misc. Info: I am the grand daughter of the legend, Late, Padmashree Vazhuvur Ramiah pillai and daughter of Great Guru, Late,kalaimamani Swamimalai K Rajarathnam pillai, who have produced numerous fronline dancers like Lalitha padmini Ragini, Kum.Kamala, Radha, Malavika Sarukkai and Priyadharsini Govind and others. I teach traditional Vazhuvur Style of bharathanatyam and carnatic music at ISRO Layout and Bannerghatta Road following the traditional methods of teaching of my father Guru Swamimalai Rajarathnam Pillai.


Name: Ustaad Rahim Parwaaz
Email: chamanbagga@yahoo.com
Field: North Indian Hindi Vocal (classical and filmi)
Address: Teaches at various places in Bangalore
Telephone: 9242386488

Misc. Info: Ustad Rahim Parwaaz Ji is taking weekend classes of Hindustani Vocal in BTM and Koramangala. He takes a pretty quick pace approach (He is over 60 years of age now) and himself has learned classical music from Various Ustaads.

Name: Pradnya Ajit Phadnis
Email: pradnya22_ap@yahoo.com
Field: Hindustani Classical (Vocal)
Address: F-603, Pride Apartments, Bannerghatta Road, Billekahalli, Bangalore - 560076
Telephone: 91-080-26585957, 9986642815

Misc. Info: Teaching Hindustani Classical Music (Vocal) for kids and ladies. Completed "Sangeet Visharad" from "Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Sangeet Mavidyalaya".


Name: Dr. Lakshmi Podhuval
Email: lakshmi_podhuval@rediffmail.com
Field: Carnatic-Vocal
Address: 15-A, Gokhale Road, Thallakulam, Madurai - 625 002
Telephone: Mobile - 94430 60416

Misc. Info: Principal of Sri Satguru Sangeetha Vidyalayam, College of Music, Madurai Kamraj University, Madurai website - http://lakshmipodhuval.com/

Name: Dr. Raghuram R.
Email: raghuram_r_violin@yahoo.com
Field: Violin
Address: #528, 14th cross, 27th main, JP Nagar first Phase Bangalore -560078
Telephone: 9591949802 or cel 9449346638

Misc. Info: Awarded PhD in 2007 for the topic scientific analysis of violin techniques in carnatic music and also runs an academy called as "SAMA" ie "Sri Academy of Music and Arts". Dr.Raghuram is also conducting music classes for small children and gives specialized training for performers. Author of "Know About Your Violin". For more information check out samauniversal.org


Name: R. Lalitha
Email: lalitha_rameshkumar@yahoo.com
Field: Carnatic-Vocal
Address: #60, 10th cross, 7th main, J.P.Nagar 7th phase, RBI layout, near Brigade apartments, capitol school, Bangalore-560078 Karnataka
Telephone: 091-080-22442969, Mobile number:9902090319

Misc. Info: Performing Artiste and conducts Vocal classes in Bangalore in person and also conducts vocal classes online.A disciple of Vid Vasanta Madhavi and Vid. Neela Ramgopal. Has done Vidwath (Proficiency exam conducted by Karnataka Secondary Education Board) Teaching from past 10 yrs

Name: Rajani Rajan
Email: sundersatsangeetha@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Classical Vocal
Address: Soundharyam, #7, Maruthi Layout, Basaveswaranagar, Bangalore

Misc. Info: Classical: I have been teaching classical Carnatic vocal music from the past 8 years. Currently, I'm starting weekend batches for advanced level - varnams, keerthanas and basic level - from sarali varisai to swarajithe. I teach songs composed by: Saint Sri Thyagaraja Sri Muthuswami Dikshithar Sri Harikesh Muthai Bhagavathar Devaranamas Purandara dasar Kanaka Dasar Narayana Theertha Ashtapadi (Geeta Govindam) composed by the great poet Sri Jayadev set to different ragas and talas General bhajans on Lord Rama, Krishna, Narayana, Goddesses Lakshmi, Saraswathi, Sharada Devi Soundarya Lahari classes are conducted in the mornings on Mondays and Wednesdays.


Name: Bangalore R. Ramanath
Email: rmnthr@yahoo.com
Field: Mridhangam
Address: # 509, 9th Cross, 7th Main Sadashivanagar Bangalore - 560080 Karnataka India
Telephone: +919845659125, +919845623812

Misc. Info: Disciple of - (1) Vidwan Shri K.N.Krishnamurthy, (2) Vidwan Dr. T.K.Murthy Director of Department of Percussion, Manava Seva Kendra Mridhangam teacher at MLA school Malleswaram, also take Internet Classes.

Name: Prathibha Ramaswamy
Email: prathibha.ramaswamy@gmail.com
Field: Bharatanatyam
Address: Nandi Enclave, 5214 Vedavathi, Banashankari 3rd Stage, 3rd Phase, 5th block, 2nd Cross, Bangalore 560085
Telephone: 9880052983

Misc. Info: am a student of prof. m.r. krishnamurthy following the kalakshetra style


Name: Dr Priyashri Rao
Email: priyashrirao@yahoo.com
Field: Bharatanatyam Dancer, Carnatic Musician, Nattuvanar, Research Scholar, Music Composer and Dance Choreographer
Address: #265, 9th Cross, IISc Layout, Kodegehalli, Tata Nagar, Bangalore, 560092
Telephone: 9449814031/9845461627

Misc. Info: Bharatanatyam - Dr Priyashri trained at the world renowned dance institution Kalakshetra Foundation at Chennai. She received PGDFA in first class and has participated in the dance presentations and dance-dramas of Kalakshetra both in India and abroad. She was a recepient of the HRD Ministry scholarship for advanced learning at Kalakshetra. She also presents solo dance performances. Carnatic Vocal - Priyashri is currently honing her vocal skills under the able guidance Smt Mangalam Shankar. She provides vocal support for Smt Mangalam Shankar's concerts apart from being a solo carnatic vocalist herself. Research Scholar - Priyashri has been a doctrate the Department of Indian Music, University of Madras and has contribute articles to journals and magazines. Nattuvanar and Vocal accompaniment - Priyashri is also a Nattuvanar and provides vocal accompaniment for Bharatanatyam performances. Other Info - Priyashri was the course co-ordinator and served as the guest faculty for the M.A. Bharathanatyam course run by the Department of Indian Music, University of Madras. She also served as the faculty for the B.A. Indian Music correspondance classes conducted by the same Department. Priyashri was invited by the Kalai Kaveri College of Fine Arts, Trichy to record lessons for their B.A. and M.A. dance syllabus. Priyashri has travelled to a number of countries including Singapore, Thailand, Canada, South Africa to mention a few. Priyashri also participates in the Sanskrit dramas performed by Samskrita Ranga, founded by the erudite scholar late Dr Raghavan. Priyashri is interested in training serious minded students in the art fields of Carnatic Music, Bharatanatyam and Nattuvangam. She is running classes at Sadashiv Nagar, R T Nagar and Maratahalli.

Name: Vidya S.V.
Email: Vidyamouli68@gmail.com
Field: Dance Kuchipudi
Address: No-33/3/1 Sri Kausthubha, 14th Cross, Cholarapalya, Vijayanagar Pipeline Bangalore, Karnataka- 560023
Telephone: +91-9886528048

Misc. Info: I am a student of shambhavi school of dance bangalore and i have recently completed my arangetram


Name: Sudhindra H S
Email: hssudhindra@yahoo.com
Field: Mridangam, Ghatam, Vocal, Morsing & kunnakol-Karnatic Style
Address: 12, 28th Cross, Geetha Colony, 4th Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore-560011, India
Telephone: 91-080-26633623, 91-080-26545655, 94480 59595

Misc. Info: PROFILE Born in a musically inclined family trained extensively in Carnatic Music, his innate musical talent was recognized and he was encouraged to pursue music from a very young age. He has been under the tutelage of two great gurus Vidwan Sri. M.Vasudeva Rao and Vidwan Sri. Srimushnam. V.Raja Rao, two outstanding exponents of the Art of Playing Mridangam, widely respected both as performers and teachers. :He started to perform at the tender age of thirteen and has never looked back. He has been serving the field of music for nearly 24 years. He has all the leading Carnatic musicians and has captured the hearts of music lovers in India as well as abroad with his versatile performance on the Mridangam. His strict adherence to tradition, aesthetic sense, innovative approach and adaptability to different styles of music has received acclaim from musicians, connoisseurs, laymen and the media alike. His deep devotion and commitment to the field of music is highly appreciable.

Name: Ashwini Satish BSc, M.Music
Email: vocalashwini@gmail.com
Field: Vocal- Carnatic Classical
Address: Ashwini Satish, # 65, 7th Cross, JC Nagar, Geleyera Balaga Layout, Bangalore -560086
Telephone: 080 2357 0222

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Name: Devjani Sen
Email: devjanisen@gmail.com
Field: Indian Classical Dance, Odissi
Address: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Telephone: 919900202915

Misc Info: website www.devjanisen.com

Name: Radhika Shetty
Email: nrityaangan@gmail.com
Field: Bharathanatyam
Address: 2-10-812/4, 'Maithri', 6th Cross, Bejai New Road, Mangalore - 575004
Telephone: 919845091838

Misc. Info: I am a Bharathanatyam performer from Mangalore, India. I also conduct classes in Bejai, Mangalore.


Name: Srimatha
Email: sreems24@yahoo.co.in
Field: Carnatic Classical Vocal
Address: L N Puram, Bangalore - 21, Karnataka, India
Telephone: 080-23424684

Misc. Info: A disciple of Vid M S Sheela. Has done Vidwath (Proficiency exam conducted by Karnataka Secondary Education Board) with a first class, A 'B' grade (Devaranama) artist of AIR Bangalore. Has been teaching for the past 5 years.

Name: Dr. Nityapriya Srivastava
Email: nityapriya2215@rediffmail.com
Field: Hindustani Classical Vocal
Address: 2D-503, Jalahalli ISRO Colony, Bangalore-560013, Karnataka-India
Telephone: 080-23458223,9448173894,9379629499

Misc. Info: I did Doctorate degree in Hindustani classical music from University of Allahabad. I received Master of Arts in music from University of Allahabad . I also received the ÒSangeet PrabhakarÓ(equivalent to B.Music+B.Ed) and ÒSangeet PraveenÓ (equivalent toM.Music-M.Ed) both from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad. I have passed UGC-NET examination in Music and have presented various research papers in music of national and international level.


Name: Miss. Sujatha
Email: googimsw@gmail.com
Field: Singing
Address: Sujatha D/o Parneshwarappa. KN Halli, 8th Ward Hampi Road Hospet. (TQ) Bellary Dist.
Telephone: 9972510481; 7829215534.

Misc. Info: Singing and Playing Harmonium.

Name: Anant Terdal
Email: sanjeevterdal@yahoo.co.in
Field: Hindustani Vocal
Address: Flat No. 1, Ayodhya Apartment, Near Lele ground, 1st gate, Tilakwadi, Belgaum, Karnataka.
Telephone: (Mobile) 9449624134

Misc. Info: Pt. Anant Terdal is a senior vocal artist in Hindustani Kirana Gharana, desciple of Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, receipient of 'Sur Mani', 'Naad Mohan ', 'Kalashri " and "Sangeet Visharad" awards. Given performances across the contry in various prestigious concerts and abroad. Regular programmes in AIR and Doordarshan. Also teaching to deserving students in vocal.


Name: Mrs. Revathi Thiyagarajakumar
Email: kalaanantarupah@gmail.com
Field: Bharatanatyam, Folk, Creative dance, free style dance, Contemporary, Special children, teacher and theatre work.
Address: Mrs.Revathi Thiyagarajakumar, KalaAnantarupah Dance School, No.22, First Floor, Vinayaka Layout, RT Nagar Post, Sultanpalya, Bangalore-560 032, Karnataka, India.
Telephone: 98860 65752

Misc. Info: Myself Revathi Thiyagarajakumar Started "KalaAnantarupah"-Dance School at RT Nagar, Bangalore. Mrs.Revathi Thiyagarajakumar is a distinguished Bharatanatyam Dance Choregrapher,Theatre Artist, Mime Artist, Corporate Dance Terophy Specialist, SpeicalChildren Trainer. She has undergone intensive training in Bharatanatyam, Folk Dance, Contemporary Dance, Free Style Dance and Creative Dance Under Dr. Ambika Kameswar and several other reputed exponents of dance. She has performed more than 500 stage shows across India inluding Bharatanatayam performance at Nepal representing Tamilnadu.With More than 15 years of Bharatanatayam Dance Experience she wants to make dance a medium to help special children use their limbs freely. "KalaAnantarupah" classes are conducted for the follwing :- 1. Bharatanatyam 2. Folk Dance 3. Contemporary Dance 4. Free Style Dance 5. Theatre workshop6. Dance Therophy We also undetakethe following:- * Dance Consultancy * Training for speical childrens * Choreographer for School/Corporate/Private shows * We give special training Assisting you /your kids in performing for media programs. Our website:-http://kalaanantarupahdanceschool.blogspot.com/

Name: Vid. V.R. Chandrashekar
Email: shekarc1712@yahoo.com
Field: Mridangam
Address: No.115, Sri Balaji Krupa Land Mark, I phase, Singa Sandra, (Manipal County Road), Begur Hobli, Bangalore-560068
Telephone: 080-4175 1585, mob.+91 9448049494

Misc. Info: I am "B high" Mridangam Artist in All India Radio, Bangalore. Well known Mridangist in the field of Music and Dance. Giving performances in India and abroad from past20 years. I accompanied Mridangam for Rajkumar Bharathi, R.A. Rama Mani, Bombay Sisters, Maharajapuram Ramachandran etc. I accompanied for dance like. Vani Ganapathy, Prathibha Prahalad, Viji Prakash (US)Mavin Khoo (Maleysia)Kiran Subramaniam, Narmada, Shridhar (Actor)etc. im Desciple of Vid. Sri. T.A.S. Mani, Bangalore. I went to London, Germany, France, Scootland, U.S. U.K, Nariobi, Srilanka, Kuwaith and some other countries. Extensively travelling from past 15 years for Music and Dance performances. Got State Govt. Scholarship in the year 1983 to 1986. Founder of 'Nadha Surabhi Cultural Association" Koramangala, Bangalore. Now running institution at my residence in the name of "VRC Acedemy Of Music And Dance" Trained lot of students in the instrument Mridangam,Ghatam, etc. of both Indian and Forign Students. teaching Mridangam online, Ids are: "shekarc1712@yahoo.com" " shekarc1712@gmail.com" "shekarc1712@hotmail.com"


Name: Prakash V.
Email: naveen_kp100@yahoo.co.in
Field: Mridangam (Carnatic drum instrumental)
Address: prakash v, sri dhenugirisha krupa opposite to new karga temple, doballapur, Bangalore 561203
Telephone: 08027623461 mobile:9986221900

Misc. Info: Born on 28-08-1960, Started learning Mridangam at the age of 9 years under Sri late Subbu, then continued training with mastero Sri late M.L. Veerabadraih for 15 years and mean while started performing on the stage. He as accompanied all most all top grade artists such as Dr.M. Balamurilikrishna, Bombay Sisters, Nayveli Santhana Gopalan, Rajsumar Barathi, Malladi Brothers, and many more around and across all over India. At present he is in the profestional of teaching the same from more than 20 years. He is a artist of AIR (ALL INDIA RADIO)(B-High) and also Dordarshan artist. HE as recived several honors and titles to his crdeit to name "Tala Laya Gnani".. He as many students all over the country.His way of teaching is methodologic and simple without disturbing the tradition.

Name: R. Vasudev & Jayashree Vasudev
Email: ggngn_vasudev@rediffmail.com
Field: Bharathnatyam Dancer (Performer, Teacher & choreographer)
Address: New House, Channadasipalya Village, Magadi Main Road, Taverekere Post, Bangalore - 562 130
Telephone No. +91 080 28481131 : Mobile : 9449062819

Misc. Info: Running a School in Bangalore named Guru Guha Natya Gana Nilayam with more than 150 students. Diciple: Guru.Sri.Kiran Subramanyam & Guru.Smt.Sandhya Kiran


Name: Dattatreya Velankar
Email: dlvelankar@yahoo.com
Field: Hindustani classical vocal
Address: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan south center fort high school K R Road Bangalore, India
Telephone: 91-9845320512

Misc. Info: I am a Hindustani music Vocalist and a disciple of Pt Vinayak Torvi. I am graded artiste of All India Radio and Doodrshan. www.dattatreyasangeet.com

Name: Vidyalatha
Email: vidyalatha@gmail.com
Field: Dance Bharatnatyam
Address: #38, NHCS layout, II plan, Prashantnagar, Bangalore, Karnataka.
Telephone: 9880599768

Misc. Info: Performer and Choreographer: Bharatha Natyam, the supreme art form which skillfully embodies the three primary ingredients of dance - Bhava, Raga, Thala, fascinated Vidya at a tender age. : In her early age of six, she demonstrated keen interest and dedication coupled with sincerity and innate talent. She had her Rangapravesham under Guru Smt. Manjula Paramesh in Bangalore, Karnataka, India in the year 2004. With vigorous Traning under Guru Smt. Manjula Paramesh (Director - Sapthaswara Arts and Creations) she completed her Vidwat in Bharatnatyam conducted by Karnataka Secondary Education Board. Further Vidyalatha continued her training under a reowned Guru Smt. Narmada, disciple of Guru Kittapa Pillai(Tanjor, TamilNadu, Inida). : Vidyalatha has indeed blossomed into an accomplished dancer, performing all over India and also representing India in many other countries. She is a graded artiste in karnataka Doordarshan and an empanelled artiste in Kendriya Sadan, Bangalore. : Performances:*World Tourism Fest, Mumbai. *Navaraspur Dance Festival, Bijapur. Thailand *Cultural Centre, Bangkok - Thailand. *Temple Of Fime Arts, Malaysia. *Methodist Cultural Centre, Singapore. *Kadamba Dance Festival, Banavasi. *Chalukya Dance Festival, Pattadkallu. *Hampi Festval 2003, 2004, Virupaksha Temple in Hampi. *Dasara Festival 2005, KalaMandir, Mysore. *Dasara Grand Finale 2005, Banni Mantap, Mysore. *Mahamasthakabhisheka 2006, Shravanabelagola. *Ankura Dance Festival - 2006, Organised by *Nrityakala Parishat, Bangalore. *Every Friday Cultural Programme sponsored by *ICCR, (Indian Council For Cultural Relations, Bangalore, India along with Kannada and Cultural Department, karnataka) *Yuva Sworabha - Every wednesday cultural programme, organised ny Kannada and Cultural Department, Karnataka. *Kannada Sahitya Sammelana, Belur. : Awards: : *Aryabhata Award-2006 - Arybhatta Cultural Organization.*Karnataka Rathnashree - Kuvempu Kalanikethan. *Padmashri Kalarathna - Padmashri kala Sangh. *Kala Kusuma - Corporation of Bangalore and many more.


Name: Kasi Visalakshi
Email: kasi.visalakshi@gmail.com
Field: veena Carnatic
Address: Kasi Visalakshi No. 5, 23-24 Sree Guru Nivas Ist Main Road, Amarjyothi Layout Sanjaynagar Bangalore 560 094
Telephone: 91 80 23416077

Misc. Info: Trained by Smt. Pappu Padmavati Paramahamsa, her mother, B-High AIR Artist, Visakhapatnam, Initial training in both vocal and veena Sangeet Kalanidhi Padma Bhushan Late Dr. V. Doreswamy Iyengar - Advanced training. Vainika Vidwan Late Sri Mysore C. Krishnamurthy, Senior Staff Artist, AIR, Bangalore - Advanced training. Mysore Bani 'A Grade' Artist of AIR and Doordarshan

Name: Smt. Dwaritha Viswanatha
Email: dwaritha@rediffmail.com
Field: Bharatanatyam
Address: Smt. Dwaritha Viswanatha, #52, "Kaustubha", 3rd Main, 7th Cross, 3rd Phase, 5th Block, BSK 3rd Stage, Bangalore = 560085, INDIA
Telephone: 91-94484 92859, 91-80-2669 0063

Misc. Info: Web: http://www.freewebs.com/dwaritha/index.htm


Name: Yogashree
Email: yogashree_yukthi@yahoo.com
Field: Carnatic Music Vocal and veena
Address: Mysore City, Karnataka , India
Telephone: 91-9845770903

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