Teachers
Sudha
Chandrasekhar
Symbolizing
the peak of purity and performance, Sudha Chandrasekhar has been classified
with the all-time greats of classical Bharata Natyam and Kuchipudi schools.
As
a dedicated dancer and a rare genius, Sudha understands the art, is
very much alive in the field and has shifted her activities from India
to the USA and Canada. Sudha has given over 3000 performances
in many part of India and abroad.
Dr.
Rajan Sachdeva
Dr. Rajan Sachdeva is an accomplished Sitarist who plays in both the "gayaki" and "tantrakari"
(vocal and instrumental) styles. His major contributions have been in the field of Indian
classical music as an instructor, lecturer and performer.
Dr. Sachdeva is the founder of the Institute of Indian Music in Detroit. He currently teaches
classes in both vocal music and instrumental music on a wide range of instruments including Sitar,
Sarod, Harmonium, and Tabla. His students have been comprised of various backgrounds, ages, and
levels with many of them going on to perform themselves.
He received his M.Music in sitar and his Ph.D. in Indian music from the Pracheen Kala Kendra (University of music
and Dance) at Chandigarh, India.