Alice's journey as a dancer commenced at the age of 14. Of Indian and German heritage but raised in Switzerland, she has grown a profound connection to her Indian roots through classical Indian dance, enriching her cultural identity.
Alice Amrapali is a student of esteemed gurus Monika Kunz and Nirupama Rajendra, and, most recently, Aparna Raghavan in Geneva. While she has explored various styles, her foundation remains rooted in the Kalakshetra tradition. Under the tutelage of Monika and Nirupama, she also delved into the intricacies of Caris and the 108 Karanas, further expanding her dance vocabulary. She also pursued contemporary dance training at the Zurich School for Dance and Theatre. Following her graduation, she joined the Chitralekha Dance Company in Birmingham as a company dancer, danced for Nina Rajarani in London as well as for the Radha Kalpa Dance Company under Director Rukmini Vijayakumar in Bangalore. She is also a certified Yoga teacher.
Teaching Bharata Natyam is Alice's true passion. She takes immense pleasure in imparting her knowledge and transmitting the joy of dancing to her students. With a meticulous approach, she also emphasizes the importance of a rigorous and precise technique. She has been teaching Bharata Natyam in Zurich for many years, and as a senior faculty member of AEKA she acts as substitute teacher at the academy.
She holds a Master's degree in English Literature and is an experienced communication and PR professional. She is also a mother of a young daughter and lives with her family in Geneva.
