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Beginners Tabla Class in Mississauga. Training tabla players: Tabla class program consists of rigorous training in theoretical and practical aspects of the Hindustani classical art of tabla. The courses are overseen by academic director of the Toronto Tabla Ensemble, Ritesh Das. Training professional artists: While continuing advanced studies in tabla under Ritesh Das, the student also focuses on obtaining skills in arts administration and arts presentation. The advanced tabla study consists of further repertoire as well as experience in teaching tabla classes, accompanying classical music and dance, and composing.

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Trainning tabla players: The six year tabla program consists of rigorous training in theoretical and practical aspects of the Hindustani classical art of tabla. The courses are overseen by...

Trainning tabla players: The six year tabla program consists of rigorous training in theoretical and practical aspects of the Hindustani classical art of tabla. The courses are overseen by...

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Ritesh Das wins Roy Thomson Hall Award of Recognition! At an inspiring event, Mayor John Tory joined a broad cross section of Toronto in paying tribu...

At an inspiring event, Mayor John Tory joined a broad cross section of Toronto in paying tribute to remarkable people. The Toronto Arts Foundation Awards were presented at the 11th Annual Mayor’s Arts lunch, held at the Arcadian Court.

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Reviews of Toronto Tabla Ensemble

Tabla maestro Ritesh Das weaves his magic once again” Lise Watson, Independent writer on TTE Next concert

“Ritesh Das is certainly a born showman and a wicked tabla player.” Susan Walker, Dance Writer, The Toronto star

“Attending a Toronto Tabla Ensemble concerts can be like visiting a giant laboratory, where artistic director, Ritesh Das plays the role of a master chemist gleefully mixing music and dance from around the world. It is always exciting to see such skilled and experienced dance artists working things out on stage together, rising to meet each other’s skill and the virtuoso musical energy.” Rebecca Todd, The Globe and mail

“The Toronto Tabla Ensemble, along with dancer Joanna de Souza and bass player George Koller, demonstrated the magic that can happen when a group of creative, yet respectful and disciplined musicians set about to explore the interaction between different musical worlds. [They] performed with precision, spontaneity and an infectious enjoyment. Clearly an invigorating addition to Toronto’s music scene.” Tamara Bernstein, The Globe and mail

“From the moment they walked on stage, the poly-ethnic percussion ensemble had the rapt attention of the capacity audience and proved that musical boundaries can be flexible. Yet just as essential to the Tabla Ensemble’s cross-cultural success is a keen sense of performance. Using the tabla as a launching point, the group combined light, voice and acoustics to create a bridge between the orchestrated precision of Kronos Quartet and the roof-raising energy of British dance innovators Stomp!, which had the audience on its feet demanding more.” Matt Galloway, NOW magazine, Toronto

“I would certainly recommend this world-class caliber ensemble to any festival, World Music venue or independent concert programmer for their unique music, talent, stage presence, professionalism and general demeanour.” Dan Behrman, Program manager, Montreal International Jazz Festival