Karnatic Music/Carnatic Music - the classical music of South India. Hindustani Music - North Indian classical music. Rag/Raga/Ragam: A melodic concept within certain strict rules. Ragas are groups of notes that organise melody.Common in Indian classical music. Tal/Tala/Talam :A time cycle, a rhythm structure and a measure applied in the act of keeping time.Common in Indian classical music. Laya: Rhythm or Tempo. The tempo is regulated. The duration of rest between two strokes of 'matra' Is laya.Common in Indian classical music Gharana : A school Of music representing a specific musical lineage or tradition.Term used in North Indian classical music. Bol - This is the mnemonic system where each stroke of the drum has a syllable attached to it. These syllables are known as bol. Term found in Northy Indian classical music. Bhajan — a hindu devotional song. Bhajans are sometimes used as light classical repetoire Mridangam: A percussion instrument which is a common accompaniment in south Indian classical music and dance. Tabla: A percussion instrument which is a common accompaniment in north Indian classical music and dance. Guru-Shishya Parampara -The traditional teacher-disciple method of learning all forms of Indian classical music.
Gauri Jog - Kathak Dance
Teaches Kathak (North Indian Classical Dance) at Schaumburg, IL (a Chicago suburb).
Contact (847) 755-9625 for further details.
India Classical Music Society
Organizes North and South Indian classical music concerts and dances in the Chicago area. Email: Shelly Kumar Address: 2025 Collett Lane, Flossmoor, IL 60422. Phone: (708) 798-2025
Modern Indian Dance School
Offers latest Hindi film dances, Hip Hop, Jazz, and Folk dances at Naperville, IL.
Email: Alpana Shenai Naperville, Illinois Phone: (630) 904-2765
Natraj Dance Academy
Established in 1983. Classes in Bharatanatyam and other Classical Dance Styles offered at various locations in the Chicago area. For more information call Vijayalakshmi (847) 634-4679
Nritya Sudha's Hindu Temple Rhythms
Bharata Natyam classes in the traditional Tanjore style as taught by the Gurus of Sri Rajarajeshwari Bharata Natya Kalamandir of Mumbai, India. Email: Anandini Chandrasekhar 1212 S. Michigan Avenue #710 Chicago, Illinois 60605. (248) 875-6765
Bollywood Rhythms
Offers Dancing classes for Filmi songs for all languages, folk dances and can also choreograph songs for all occasions
Contact Location: Naperville, IL, Email:
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Samskriti
Samskriti offers year round classes in Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Carnatic Vocal Music, Yoga, and Vedic Chants. 'Gurukulam' cultural camp is held every summer for kids ages 5 and above. Call (630) 527-1498 for class information. Contact: Shoba Natarajan 3463 Parliament Lane | Naperville, IL 60564 Tel: (630) 527-1498 | Fax: (630) 527-1898
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