Dancers: Monica Bhatt - Sri Kesava - Megha Sata - Eswari Raja - Anita Vasan - Meena Serendib
The Taal Dance Collective rests on the solid foundation of these 6 talented dancers. With these dancers as a base, it is then a pleasure
to collaborate with other talented artists, both classical and modern, on a
semi-permanent or per project basis. View our photo gallery:
View the Taalitas improving to the inspiring tabla beats of Karsh Kale at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles: ..
Influences
Taal has collaborated with leading producers and DJs Nitin Sawhney (UK), Chebi Sabbah (SF), midiVAL Punditz (New Delhi), Karsh Kale (NY), Bobby Friction (UK), and Alien Chatter (LA) to create a cutting-edge experience that fuses the beauty and form of Indian tradition with electronic world grooves. Taal has performed in several Hollywood events, commercials, MTV music videos, and more.
Sounds Like
Founded in January 2003, the company offers its talent, entertainment and direction/choreography for a diverse spectrum of applications including stage productions, music concerts, art, film, music videos, cultural events, opening nights, private galas or any function that would be enhanced by this truly stunning art form. COMMERCIALS: The Taal Dance Collective has been featured in a Pepsi commercial with Christina Aguilera and in a San Miguel Beer Commercial.
View Taal in the Pepsi Commercial:
TAALITAS in the Say Anything MTV music video now playing on MTV:
View Taal and other dancers in the Say Anything Music Video. Director: Shane Drake, Choreographer: Erica Duff. View the music video:
TAAL BIO:
The Taal Dance Collective presents a unique dance experience with a fusion of the classical and mesmerizing ..story-telling’ elements of Indian temple dance with western progressive dance. Based in LA, Taal started in March 2003 with the spirit and creativity of Neera Chanani, Rashmi Goel, and Astha Singhal. The Taalkumaris are known for their performances such as: TV commercials, Emmy’s HBO Reception, exclusive Hollywood society events, nonprofit foundations such as American India & Project Ahmisa, representing Indian Tourism Bureau, performing at The Getty & other museums. For more info, visit www.taaldance.com. View Taal’s demo below:
how are ya, just stoppen by again to remind ya that we have a new CD coming out and we are playing at Mehregan Festival in OC (costa mesa) this Saturday Oct. 11th at 5:00pm..
Sonnet: Diwali Today’s the ..Festival of Lights’ all o’er; A joyful day for minds and hearts and souls; And people throng the Temples to offer, Prayers, resolving to take better roles.
And most of them are richly clad and clean, And eat such dainty foods and sweets with mirth; Whilst noisy crackers burst, their lights are seen, It seems to be a happy day on Earth!
But are there not hearts woe-filled, very sad? Denied of laughter, smiles for days; Today’s the triumph of Good over bad; But what about the wastage in much ways? True joy is when you see someone else smile! True charity gives joy in Heav’nly style. Dr John Celes
Thank you all for carrying the classical art into a new age and experience for all of us.. your moves set to the rhythms of modern legends are executed with sheer brilliance.. many blessings to you all for a wonderful and successful year ahead!! and, a special shout out to our favorite taalkumari, Monica! We love you!! ;)
