Guru Smt. Rajalakshmi Krishna is the Founder and Artistic Director of Shreebala Nrithyalaya, based in Frisco. Renowned for her innovative choreography rooted in the illustrious Vazhuvoor tradition of Bharatanatyam, she emphasizes the essential elements that shape refined and impactful Margam presentations. Under her expert guidance, her students have had the honor of performing on prestigious platforms across the United States and India, including during the celebrated Margazhi Festival in Chennai at renowned Sabhas such as Karthik Fine Arts, Mylapore Fine Arts Club, Brahma Gana Sabha, Parthasarathy Swami Sabha, and Anusham Fine Arts. Her disciples have also performed in revered temples including Chidambaram Nataraja Temple, Guruvayur Temple, Udupi Sri Krishna Temple, and Kollur Mookambika Temple, along with several prominent temples across Tamil Nadu.

Smt. Rajalakshmi Krishna began her Bharatanatyam journey under the tutelage of Kalaimamani Thanjai Arunachalam Jayalakshmi Arunachalam Pillai and completed her Arangetram in 1986. Following her Arangetram, she continued advanced training under her granduncle, Kalaimamani K. R. Radhakrishnan, thereby deepening her grounding in the authentic Vazhuvoor bani. Her performances have graced prestigious Sabhas and temples throughout India and the United States and have also been featured on Indian national television, reflecting her versatility, dedication, and commitment to preserving and promoting the classical arts.

Academically accomplished, Guru Smt. Rajalakshmi Krishna holds a Master’s degree in Bharatanatyam, has successfully completed the Natya/Nattuvanga Visharada examinations with distinction, and is a Gold Medalist from Tamil Nadu Government Music College.

She has conceptualized and choreographed acclaimed dance productions such as Sakunthalam, Bhagavatham for Chinmaya mission (1993) , Arupadai Veedu, Nandanar Charitham and Meenakshi Kalyanam, which were widely appreciated for their artistic depth, traditional authenticity, and powerful storytelling, earning praise from renowned art magazines and cultural reviewers. Notably, the majority of her concerts and presentations are accompanied by a live orchestra, reflecting her unwavering commitment to preserving the grandeur, authenticity, and traditional essence of classical Bharatanatyam.