5 Best Dance Classes in Velachery, Chennai

This list covers dance classes in Velachery, Chennai, for families and adults who want a class close to home. Several of the schools focus on Bharatanatyam, and others offer stage training for children. Each business is ranked by its Google rating, weighted by how many people left a review, so a strong score backed by many reviews counts for more than a perfect score from only a few. Eight qualifying businesses were considered. Hours and addresses come from each Google listing, so confirm details with the studio before you visit.

The list at a glance

  1. 1Suren Dance Company★ 5 · 131 reviews
  2. 2Dharshana Dance Academy★ 4.9 · 88 reviews
  3. 3Abinaya Natyalaya★ 4.7 · 83 reviews
  4. 4Sadhir Natya Mandram★ 5 · 30 reviews
  5. 5Kalakrithi School Of Dance★ 5 · 27 reviews
#1

Suren Dance Company

★ 5 (131 Google reviews)Dance company

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Listed on Google as a dance company at 42/21 Mettu Street, Velachery, with a 5 rating from 131 reviews. Hours run every day, from 6 am to 9:30 pm on weekdays and Saturday, and from 6 am to 2 pm on Sunday. Reviewers mention a teacher who works to help each student reach their potential, makes students feel comfortable and excited, and creates choreography that people enjoy. No price range is listed, so ask the studio about fees.

Best for: Motivating teaching for children and adults
Address
42/21, Mettu St, Velachery, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600042
Hours
Fri 6 am–9:30 pm; Mon 6 am–9:30 pm; Sat 6 am–9:30 pm; Sun 6 am–2 pm; Thu 6 am–9:30 pm; Tue 6 am–9:30 pm; Wed 6 am–9:30 pm
#2

Dharshana Dance Academy

★ 4.9 (88 Google reviews)Dance school

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Listed as a dance school on 8th Street in TNHB Colony, Velachery, with a 4.9 rating from 88 Google reviews. Classes run on weekdays from 5 to 7 pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 4 to 7 pm, and the school is closed on Mondays. Listed attributes include online classes and on-site services. Reviewers mention Bharatanatyam teaching that is patient, professional and well organised. One adult learner who started in her thirties says she finished the basic adavus within months, and parents describe the teacher as supportive of their children.

Best for: Bharatanatyam for children and adult beginners
Address
1292-B, 8th St, TamilNadu Housing Board Colony, TNHB Colony, Velachery, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600042
Hours
Fri 5–7 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 4–7 pm; Sun 4–7 pm; Thu 5–7 pm; Tue 5–7 pm; Wed 5–7 pm
#3

Abinaya Natyalaya

★ 4.7 (83 Google reviews)Dance school

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Listed as a dance school on 2nd Main Road, Jagannatha Puram, Velachery, with a 4.7 rating from 83 reviews. It opens on Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday from 9 am to 12:30 pm, and on Tuesday and Thursday from 3 to 6 pm, with other days closed. Reviewers mention an adult beginner who gained confidence and gave a first stage performance. Feedback is mixed, though. One reviewer says fees and ceremony gifts were high, and another says private classes did not always last the full 45 minutes.

Best for: Adult beginners and first stage performances
Address
2nd Main Rd, Jagannatha Puram, Velachery, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600042
Hours
Fri Closed; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–5 pm; Sun 9 am–12:30 pm; Thu 3–6 pm; Tue 3–6 pm; Wed Closed
#4

Sadhir Natya Mandram

★ 5 (30 Google reviews)Dance school

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Listed as a dance school with a 5 rating from 30 reviews, at an address shown as Kangaroo Kids, 12 Kalki Nagar, 1st Cross Street, Velachery. The listing does not show opening hours or attributes. Reviewers mention an instructor who explains the history behind each step and focuses on technique, rhythm and expression. One reviewer says the tutor explains each movement from mudras to footwork, and another says the class offers flexible scheduling.

Best for: Detailed Bharatanatyam technique and history
Address
Kangaroo Kids.12, Kalki Nagar, 1st Cross St, Velachery, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600042
Hours
hours not listed
#5

Kalakrithi School Of Dance

★ 5 (27 Google reviews)Dance school

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Listed as a dance school in MGR Nagar, Rajiv Nagar, Velachery, with a 5 rating from 27 reviews. It is open on Saturday from 11 am to 12:30 pm and on Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 7 pm. Listed attributes include child care, on-site parking, gender-neutral toilets and good for kids. Reviewers mention Bharatanatyam students who perform at temple events and on stage, and say the teachers are patient and supportive. One reviewer says even the youngest students are well trained.

Best for: Children and families wanting stage experience
Address
20-37, 2nd Cross St, MGR Nagar, Rajiv Nagar, Velachery, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600042
Hours
Fri Closed; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–12:30 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 5–7 pm; Tue 5–7 pm; Wed Closed

How we made this list

We looked at 8 dance classes in Velachery, Chennai with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the highest-rated dance classe on this list?

Suren Dance Company ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 131 reviews. Dharshana Dance Academy is second at 4.9 from 88 reviews.

Which dance classes in Velachery, Chennai are open late?

None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Suren Dance Company, at 9:30 pm.

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