The students of Kathak Kalakshetra will present the choreographic compositions of Guru Sri Anjubabu, a pioneer of the Deccani style of Kathak. The opening piece is a sloka followed by kathak nritth, wherein the students will present thaat, tukdas, gat bhaav and tatkar. This will be followed by compositions based on bhava or abhinaya. The evening's performance will conclude with a Taraana, a lyrical piece in which freezes/ stills punctuate the flow of movement.

Kathak Kalakshetra has been founded and directed by Shri Anjubabu. Nritya Bhushan Anju Babu Guru, Dancer, Choreographer is the sole torch bearer for Deccani style of Kathak Dance originated from Hyderabad! • His awards and recognitions include Nritya Bhushan, Silver Crown • Gold Medal in 1972 from seven Star Syndicate, Felicitated for Research and Contribution towards Kathak at Tyagaraya Gana Sabha in 1985. •Honoured by then Governor of AP, Kumud Ben Joshi in 1986 •Felicitated by then Chief Minister of AP state, Sri N.T. Rama Rao at Telugu University for his outstanding contribution to Kathak dance •Felicitated by Indian Cultural Centre, Houston, Telugu Association of Houston, Anjali, The Centre for Indian Performing Arts and honoured and specially recognized by Hyderabad Association, Texas.

Bios of Performers: Achutamanasa, a leading young Danseuse is a dedicated student ofKuchipudi and Kathak. ‘Satvikabhinaya’ is one of the main hallmarks of Achutamanasa. Disciple of guru Mahankali Suryanarayana Sarma and Guru K.V Subrahmanyam . A Graded artist of Dhoordharshan now, The Cultural Ministry of the Government of India recognized the spark of excellence in the young ten year old then and supported her with scholarships to pursue her training for the next decade. She did her graduation in B.Tech. (CSE) with a distinction which in turn gave her an opportunity to work in an MNC through campus placements. She holds distinction in Master of Performing Arts-M.A Kuchipudi from Potti Sree Ramulu Telugu University and also a First rank holder in M.A at Sri Sidhendhra yogi Kuchipudi KalaPeetam,Kuchipudi. She is an aspirant of services to do her best for India-Humanity on a whole.

Dr Mythili Maratt Anoop is a committed and passionate Mohiniyattam and Kathak dancer. Mother, Assistant Professor of Humanities and classical dancer, she has juggled (struggled with) several roles. She has been training under Guru Anjubabu since she made Hyderabad her home a few years ago. She is a professional classical dancer and has trained at a young age under Kalamandalam Kshemavathy, later at Nalanda (Mumbai) and in Shrutilaya (Mumbai) founded by Sunanda Nair and in Chennai under Smt. Gopika Varma with whom she has had a long association.

Monika Chakravorty is an extremely passionate dancer, who believes that dance is an important instrument to express one's self and communicate with the divine. She has 9+ years of performing experience in the field of Kathak Nritya.