CARNATIC VOCALS
CARNATIC VOCALS
Carnatic music is the music from southern India that evolved from ancient Hindu traditions. Three basic concepts that are essential include knowledge of Raga, Tala, and Bhava. Carnatic music owes its name to the Sanskrit term Karnātaka Sangītam which denotes “traditional” or “codified” music.
At 'Saanwee' we offer in-person Carnatic Vocals classes for kids (age 5+ yrs) and adults under the guidance of Guru Siva Prasad NN and Priti Gupta-Udeshi.
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Will the lessons be online or in-person?For couples and individuals, we are offering in-person lessons at our studio. Live Virtual Lesson options are available too. You may also opt for Video Tutorials, if that suits your requirement better.
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How do we get started? Can we get a Trial Lesson?Start with our 30-min Wedding Dance Consultation & Introductory Private Lesson priced at $25. Here we will - Discuss the look and feel of the expected choreography in detail. Help you in song/s selection, if you haven’t already finalized it. Teach you a few different dance moves to understand which dance style/s best suit your comfort and the rhythm of your chosen song. Give you an opportunity to experience our teaching style and for us to gauge your pace of learning. This will help you pick the perfect package and decide on the timeline. Discuss your requirements for Parent dances: Mother-Son; Father-Daughter Discuss your ‘Entrance Choreography’, Wedding Party Showcase and Social Dancing for the After Party, if required. Provide guidelines on the right shoes. Guidelines on Music Editing, Medley Mixing and Voice Over Requirements, if any. and we'll hold your hand all the way through.
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Why should you choose us over any other dance studio?-You'll be learning with Priti Gupta-Udeshi, former Pro on "Dancing with Stars" India version. with over 15years of teaching experience. -One couple at a time policy - allows you to use the entire space and play your music through the lesson as opposed to most other studios where your lesson time is shared by multiple couples. -At the end of each lesson, we give you a lesson video to help you practice. Though this seems obvious, most studios do not allow you to take lesson videos. -Customized lesson plan with a very competitive fee structure, making sure the final routine looks exactly like what you have imagined, without surpassing your budget. -Easy scheduling with availability on weeknights and weekends in Chantilly, VA or online. -Complete guidance on wedding dance shoes, which mostly gets ignored otherwise. -A Dress Rehearsal opportunity (in an outfit that simulates your wedding attire). - Vendor connections - Photographers for pre-wedding photoshoots, music editing.
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Testimonials
Raj Ghanat
My daughter enjoys Barthanatyam classes with Priti Gupta. She is an Amazing Teacher and Multi-Talented Dancer.
Kavya Chatterjee
Priti is a great teacher, a combination of talent, patience and professionalism. My daughter took Bharatnatyam classes and Priti inculcated in her a love for the dance, taught her discipline all at the same time having fun. Priti is great at recognizing her student’s strengths and weaknesses as it comes to dance and she uses that to the utmost advantage of her students. Be it Bollywood, western or Indian classical, we have witnessed flawless choreographies and appreciation and gratitude from all her students.
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Sherly Vadakkoot
Priti is an amazing and hard-working instructor. She is multi talented and well versed in different dance forms ranging from Bharatnatyam, Salsa, Bollywood Dancing and many more.It was a pleasure learning Salsa with her, along with my husband. I have my daughter enrolled with Bharatnatyam too.
I would recommend anyone who wants to learn dance forms from beginner to expert level. She is a patient and persistent and will get the best out of you!!
Why Us?
We come with experience!
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Priti Gupta-Udeshi has been a key performer at the most sort after Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan Wedding Sangeet at their home Prateeksha in Juhu in 2007.
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She has been a Pro on Jhalak Dikhla Ja 'Dancing with the Stars' Indian version on SONY TV paired with Shekhar Suman and judged by Madhuri Dixit-Nene, Remo Fernandes and Malaika Arora-Khan
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She was the winner on Boogie Woogie All India Latin American to Bollywood Contest
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Priti has worked with Dr. Nene and Madhuri Dixit-Nene as the Chief Creative Strategist for the platform 'Dance with Madhuri' and is also featured on the expert panel of choreographers for the same.
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She has been a celebrity teacher and choreographer to many Bollywood and Indian Television stars : Adhyayan Suman, Kavita Kapoor, Jennifer Winget, Kajol, Dino Morea, Vidyut, Shekhar Suman, Neena Gupta, Kunika Lal and more.
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