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Greeshma Narendran is a Kochi based actor and movement artist whose practice weaves contemporary dance, physical theatre, Bharatanatyam and Kalaripayattu. With a degree in Performing Arts and a Masters in Psychology, she brings both grounding and emotional depth to her work. She has worked with dance companies and art spaces across Kochi and Bangalore. As a creative collaborator and performer, she has worked on the contemporary dance and theatre productions, Neythe by Mamangam Dance Company, Transcendance by Boho Moves and Beyond the Land of Hattamala by Space of Act Theatre Collective. Her stage experience ranges from grand musicals to intimate performances on national and international platforms. She has also choreographed and performed for music videos and live shows along with an acting career in films. Deeply invested in community, she founded Kala Forum: a space where artists connect, create, and collaborate.

Ponnu Sanjeev is an Indian classical dancer, choreographer, and educator trained in Mohiniyattam, Bharatanatyam, and Kathakali for over fifteen years. Based in Kochi, she is the co-founder of Thudippu Dance Foundation: an inclusive arts space focused on performance, collaboration, and community engagement. A recipient of the CCRT Young Artist Scholarship, Ponnu has performed at major cultural festivals across India and internationally. Her original choreographic works, including Otta, blend classical techniques with contemporary storytelling and socially engaged themes. Alongside her artistic practice, her academic background in psychology informs her approach to teaching, choreography, and arts education.

Anjali Krishnadas is a Mohiniyattam practitioner, performance maker, and cultural researcher based in Kochi. She is the co-founder of Thudippu Dance Foundation, an arts initiative working across performance, pedagogy, and social inclusion. Her practice in movement languages to create socially engaged performance works and productions. Through Thudippu, she has led performances, workshops, and community-based cultural projects across diverse spaces in India and internationally. Anjali is also a recipient of the Women in Conflict 2023 Fellowship, Scotland, and continues her research on folklore, identity, and performance traditions.