School of Dance & the Indian Arts

Ms. Jyoti Garg |Founder and Director

Ms. Jyoti Garg is the founder and director of Taal, Greenville and the Upstate's premier Indian dance school. She holds a B.S. in Industrial/ Manufacturing Engineering and M.B.A. in Operations Management. Jyoti has been teaching dance for over 15 years. Born and raised in the United States, she was first introduced to the world of Indian dance at the age of 9.

Encouraged by family and friends,she received formal training in BharatNatyam, and continued to choreograph and perform solos as well as group dances throughout high school and college, at international and Indian cultural shows, special events, bridal showers, weddings, etc. Her natural talent and ability along with professional Indian dance training was recognized and appreciated by all.

Upon demand, she began teaching local kids about the beauty of Indian dance as it related to their rich Indian heritage. Now settled in Greenville with her supportive husband and 2 beautiful kids, she is passionate about teaching all of the facets, beauty and grace of Indian Dance, bringing a sense of community building,instilling a great part of Indian culture as well as adding health benefits associated with dance and exercise.

Kumud Savla |Kathak Director

Kathak is prestigious Classical dance form originating from Northern India, and is characterized by rhythmic footwork, spectacular spins, and the dramatic representation of themes from the great Hindu scriptures and Urdu poetry. 

Kumud Savla, owner of Nritya Natya Kala Bharati in Atlanta has affiliated with the Taal team of teachers to bring this beautiful art form to the Upstate. She brings with her over 18 years of experience. Trained at the famous Kathak Kendra in New Delhi, India, she has performed with world-renowned artists all over India, Asia, US, both on stage and on television. After undergoing rigorous certification process, her school has attained honored affiliation with the famous Gandharva Mahavidyala Institute for the Arts, in India. Taal students studying under Smt. Savla are eligible to earn formal certification degree in Kathak. test

Sandeep Savla |Music Director

Accomplished musician and singer, and owner of prestigious Nritya Natya Kala Bharati in Atlanta, Georgia, he joins the Taal team with his vast experience and knowledge in Classical Hindustani sangeet and keyboard, to teach those looking to enter the realm of Indian music.
From the tender age of seven, Mr. Savla began singing and playing music. He achieved Sangeet Visharad under the tutelages of Lt. Ustad Abdullah Dhafrani, Lt. Shree Manubhai Parmar and Shree L.N. Ghadhvi. With the rich experience of working with many music directors in Bollywood, Mr. Savla continues to teach and perform in the U.S.

Dimple Chindaliya |Artist and Instructor

An artist by heart, Dimple is very creative and offers innovative art & craft ideas. She learned a variety of art forms as a child. She holds a degree in Interior Designing. Prior to moving to Greenville, Dimple ran a successful art studio in India. She is proficient in henna/mehendi designs, sketching, drawing, painting, pot decorating, mixed media, paper-mache and clay modeling.

As an art instructor her goal with each student is to challenge their imagination and encourage personal expression while developing their art skills.

Divya Khandke |Assistant Dance Instructor

Did anyone mention dance? You just need a beat to get Divya going. Her passion and enthusiasm for dance started at a young age. She has trained in jazz for over 6 years, and has been learning dance for over 10 years. This combined with her dance training at Taal for over 3 years, she has evolved and developed into a confidant and graceful dancer. Friends would describe her as a friendly and innocent girl. Divya brings a world full of new ideas, rich beauty and friendship as she expresses creativity and shares her passion. Taal welcomes this passionate and creative girl to our team!

Beejal Vadhar |Assistant Dance Instructor

Dynamic, enterprising and friendly, that’s how her friends describe her. An avid dancer, it’s hard not to notice her when she is on the dance floor. Beejal loves to explore different dance forms and has extensive training in filmy, folk, raas-garba, and semi-classical dance forms. She was a key participant of every dance performance throughout her school, including dancing in local shows and events, Fogana competitions, and more. With a desire to spread Indian culture through the medium of dance, clubbed with her friendly persona and exceptional energy, she hopes to enthuse Taal students with the spirit of Indian dance.

Niyati Mody |Assistant Dance Teacher

Wherever there is a beat, there is Niyati!  Her love and passion for both dance and music combine to form a power like no other, as is evident in every performance of hers.  She has been training and participating in competitions since she was 8 years old.  Her specialty in choreography ranges from Indian filmi to hip hop, belly dancing, and traditional Garba/dandiya-raas.