Daksha Sheth, has a reputation as one of India's most exciting and progressive dance artists. Trained in Kathak by Padma Bhushan Mrs Kumudini Lakhia, in Mayurbhanj Chhau by Guru Shri Krishnachandra Naik and in Kalaripayattu by Guru Govindankutty Nair, Daksha has turned to indigenous traditions including mallakhambh as a foundation for her choreographic expression and for evolving a training methodology for the dancers of her dance company, based in Trivandrum Kerala. Drawing on the wealth of these traditions, Daksha has developed a strongly physical and vibrant dance language and has created works which has placed her at the cutting edge of contemporary Indian dance. Daksha Sheth Dance Company has performed in more than 30 countries around the world.