About
Rhythm Roots Dance offers kids group dance classes that include a dynamic warm up, dance routines set to Bollywood music, and a cool down with yoga stretches. The program also offers school programs, interactive workshops lasting 30–45 minutes, after-school programs, birthday parties including Bollywood birthday parties, private lessons for special occasions, and custom choreography for solo, couple, or group performances. Students participate in an annual spring recital that is a ticketed show and is described as a celebration, not a competition, with a fun, inviting, and non-intimidating recital day.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
Rhythm Roots Dance is a Chicago-based dance company dedicated to fostering a deep appreciation and understanding of Indian dance and culture since 2021. Its signature kids group classes combine dance and cultural themes, with a focus on teaching fundamentals of dance, fostering creativity, and building confidence via an age-appropriate curriculum. The program believes that dance is for everyone, embraces people of all backgrounds, ages, and skill levels, and offers kids classes, school programs, private lessons, birthday parties, and more. The environment is described as inclusive, where diversity is celebrated.
Founder and CEO Priya Raman, who is also a kids instructor, trained in the Indian classical dance form of Bharatanatyam and has over 20 years of diverse dance experience and over 12 years of teaching experience with dancers of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds. She has explored various dance forms through school, college, and adult life. Kids instructor Swati Gangrade has trained in Kathak, Belly dancing, and Latin American styles.
Students from Rhythm Roots Dance have performed at prestigious events throughout Chicagoland and at the first ever Diwali-Inspired Parade at Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World. One parent shared that “Miss Priya is the perfect dance teacher for kids of all ages and backgrounds” and noted that the class has helped their child stay connected to the cultures of India and build confidence to dance on stage (Aleena L.). Another testimonial described Priya as prompt, professional, kind, understanding, skilled with new dancers, patient with a large group, and very organized in her training and teaching for a family wedding dance performance (Dolly P.). A third parent said that Ms. Priya is energetic, engages all participants, arrived well before time to set up for a birthday party, and was open to including the child’s favorite songs in the birthday party playlist (Ritu K.).
Last updated July 30, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
Rhythm Roots Dance is a Chicago-based dance company dedicated to fostering a deep appreciation and understanding of Indian dance and culture since 2021. Its signature kids group classes combine dance and cultural themes, with a focus on teaching fundamentals of dance, fostering creativity, and building confidence via an age-appropriate curriculum. The program believes that dance is for everyone, embraces people of all backgrounds, ages, and skill levels, and offers kids classes, school programs, private lessons, birthday parties, and more. The environment is described as inclusive, where diversity is celebrated.
Founder and CEO Priya Raman, who is also a kids instructor, trained in the Indian classical dance form of Bharatanatyam and has over 20 years of diverse dance experience and over 12 years of teaching experience with dancers of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds. She has explored various dance forms through school, college, and adult life. Kids instructor Swati Gangrade has trained in Kathak, Belly dancing, and Latin American styles.
Students from Rhythm Roots Dance have performed at prestigious events throughout Chicagoland and at the first ever Diwali-Inspired Parade at Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World. One parent shared that “Miss Priya is the perfect dance teacher for kids of all ages and backgrounds” and noted that the class has helped their child stay connected to the cultures of India and build confidence to dance on stage (Aleena L.). Another testimonial described Priya as prompt, professional, kind, understanding, skilled with new dancers, patient with a large group, and very organized in her training and teaching for a family wedding dance performance (Dolly P.). A third parent said that Ms. Priya is energetic, engages all participants, arrived well before time to set up for a birthday party, and was open to including the child’s favorite songs in the birthday party playlist (Ritu K.).
Last updated July 30, 2026.
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