Taalchemy
Confidence. Creativity. Expression — in motion.
WHERE TRADITION MEETS TODAY
Rooted in the expressive depth of Indian classical dance and infused with the vibrant styles of Indian cinema — from the energy of Bollywood to the raw pulse of folk and contemporary street forms — Taalchemy blends technique with joy and self-expression.
Our classes go beyond steps and routines — they’re about storytelling, discovery, and growing in confidence.
Taalchemy is a nurturing, creative space where students learn not just to dance, but to connect, express, and grow through movement.
“Taal” means rhythm in Indian music and dance, and “alchemy” is the art of transformation. Together, Taalchemy reflects our vision of building confidence, creativity, and expression through rhythm and movement.
DANCE WITH US
We currently offer classes in Indian Classical and Bollywood dance in the SF Bay Area.
Founder, Artistic Director
Sruthi Vijayachandran is a Rolling Stone–featured artist with a multifaceted background in dance, music, and theater. Sruthi began training in Bharatanatyam at the age of six. She is a senior disciple of Nalini Prakash, co-artistic director of Spilling Ink and former chairperson of the American Dance Therapy Association. Sruthi is also a grand disciple of Padma Shri Sudharani Raghupathy. Awarded the Government of India’s scholarship for dance, she has performed across multiple cities and on prestigious stages including the International Centre for Performing Arts, Natyanjali, and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.
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