Shri. Adyar Lakshman began his education at Kalakshetra in 1944 at the young age of 11 years. He underwent rigorous training in vocal music, Bharatha Natyam, Mridangam and Nattuvangam under the tutelage of eminent teachers. He had the good fortune to receive his early training and exposure to the Classical arts from Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale. He has also been closely associated with other great masters in the field, including Mylapore Gowri Ammal, K. Dandayuthapani Pillai, S. Saradha, Tiger Varadachari, Budalur Krishnamoorthy Sastrigal, T. K. Ramaswamy Iyengar, Mysore Vasudevacharya, Tanjore Rajagopala Iyer, V. Vital, Kamalarani, and Karaikudi Muthu Iyer. Eventually, he graduated in 1954 from Kalashetra in Bharatanatyam, Carnatic music and nattuvangam; though stayed on in Kalakshetra, and received a Government of India scholarship, and went on to received a post-graduate diploma in 1956. Thereafter he went on to specialise in mridangam and also learnt Kathakali from Ambu Panicker, and Chandu Panicker. Subsequently he was cast by Rukmini Devi in prominent Kalakshetra productions like, "Kumara Sambhavam", "Kutrala Kuravanji", "Sita Swayamvaram" and "Usha Parinayam", based on the Melattur Bhagavata Mela tradition. Shri. Adyar Lakshman also founded the Bharatha Choodamani Academy of Fine arts on August 22, 1969. He has trained a wide variety of dancers and many professionals and produced dance drama productions like "Varunapuri Kuravanji", "Aiychiar Kuravai," etc. He has also choreographed classical dance sequences in films like "Hamsa Geethe", "Subba Sastri" and "Ananda Tandavam". Today he is no more but the glory he has brought to the dance form with his hard work and dedication, cannot be put into words. His able students now follow his footprints to spread awareness and the art of Bharatanatyam.

Mrs. Hampiholi has done her Bachelor’s in Ayuvedacharya (B.A.M.S) from Rashtrasanta Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University. She is an 'A' graded artist of Doordarshan. She is a Nritya Visharad and Nritya Alankar in Bharatanatyam from Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Mahavidyala Mandal, Mumbai. She has a Master of Arts in Bharatanatyam from Indira Kala Sangeet University, Khairagarh, MP and Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A) from Nagpur University. Mrs. Hampiholi as well started learning dance at the age of ten years practiced dance in Nagpur. Initially she practiced her art under the guidance of her husband and her guru, Mr. Kishor Hampiholi. Even she, after that has received her training in dance from Guru. Padmashree. Adyr. Sri K Lakshman and learnt Carnatic Music from late Smt. Nilkhantam Iyer. Dr. Hampiholi, has joined MFA department of Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University for Bharatanatyam in the year 2017-18. Dr. Kishoree Hampiholi has assisted in choreography of the first prize winner ‘Baredi’ dance, by South Central Zone Cultural Center, Nagpur, which was performed on the occasion of Republic Day 2017-18, in the presence of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and President Ramnath Kovind in New Delhi, other ASEAN leaders and ministers of India.

Mr. Pimpalghare is a Sangeet Visharad and Sangeet Alankar. He is M. A. in Music and has undergone the training in music from different Guru’s. He took his basic education in the field of basic music from Dr. Narayan Mangrulkar. He is also a student of Late. Pandit. Prabhakarrao Deshkar. He took his training in Dhrupak Vocal Music from Krishnarao Jadhav. He took his training in Drupak Dhamar Vocal from Ustad Fariuddin Dagar. Mr. Pimpalghar is the elder son of Late. Kolbaji Pimpalghare was a traditional artist and a trained professional in Pakhawaj. Mr. Pimpalghare is a regular examiner at Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya. He is also an acknowledged judge at various programs. He has performed in different programs especially in Khayal and Dhrupak Vocals.

Mrs. Pooja Mude is a senior student of Kishor Nritya Niketan. She has been learning Bharatanatyam under the able guidance of Guru’s Mr. and Mrs. Hampiholi. She is a Bharatanatyam Visharada and is a student of Alankar pratham. She has accompanied in many of the dance programs.

Mast Yashwant Hampiholi hails from the family of Musical Background and is the son of renowned Bharatanatyam Performer and Guru Dr. Kishoree and Shri Kishor Hampiholi. Yashwant is a ‘B High’ Graded Radio Artist from All India Radio, Hyderabad. Yashwant is a graduate, Bachelor of Engineer in Electronics and Communication from Central India’s best engineering college, Shri.Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management, Nagpur and currently he is perceiving M.A in Rhythmology from Madras University Chennai. He gave his first Solo Mridangam Performance at the Prestigious ‘Bal Mahotsav’ 2008 conducted by South Central Zone Cultural Centre (SCZCCC) organized by Ministry of Culture, New Delhi. Yashwant started Learning Mridangam at the age of 6 from Shri.I.V Renuka Prasad, Hyderabad and also took Training from Shri Karaikudi Shriram Chennai. Now, since past 6 years he is under the guidance of the Finest Mridangam Artist Dr. Shri Patri Satish Kumar, Chennai. He is also learning Bharatanatyam under his parents and has completed Visharad Poorna examination conducted by Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Mahavidhyala Mandal, Mumbai. He also plays Nattuvangam for dance.

A senior student of Kishor Nritya Niketan, Ankita Deshkar has completed Alankar in Bharatanatyam. She performed her Arangetram in the year 2017. Ankita holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree (2014) and has done her Master of Arts in Mass Communication from Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur (2015-17). She is currently pursuing her PhD from RTMNU titled, ‘An analysis of non-verbal communication in Indian classical dance forms’. Ankita is a journalist and a fact checker and fact check trainer professionally. She loves experimenting and has performed in various shows along with her gurus and fellow performers at the institute.

Rachana Bisen, Senior Student of Kishor Nritya Niketan is a Nritya Alankar in Bharatnatyam. She received her learning in dance under the guidance of her Gurus Mr and Mrs Hampiholi. Rachana holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University. She has been a part of various dance performances conducted by the organization.

Mr Mithilesh Kulkarni has done a Master’s degree in commerce (M.COM) from Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University. He is Tabla Visharad from Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Mahamandal Mumbai under the able guidance of Guruji Shri Harihar rewatkar and learned excerpts of tabla from Pt Kishan maharaj ramdohkar. He started learning tabla from the age of 9 yrs old. He has also completed Madhyama Poorna in Hindustani vocal from ABGMV Mumbai under the able guidance of Smt. Kirti rewatkar and Smt. Dhanashree rewatkar. He started learning vocal music from the age of 12 yrs old. He has got admiration and glory for his achievements in many state and district level competitions, renowned programs and Sangeet baithaks of Tabla and vocals too. He has also performed in AIR (Akashwani) Nagpur.

Mr. Narendra Ambulkar has done B.A. from Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University and also complete D.T.Ed. from Nagpur University. He is working as clerk cum backstage artist in our institute.

Kamakshi Hampiholi is a senior student of Kishor Nritya Niketan and is Visharad in Bharatanatyam. She is a CCRT scholarship recipient and a graded dancer of Mumbai Doordarshan. Kamakshi performed her Arangetram on 15th October 2017. Presently she is pursuing BA from RTMNU, Nagpur. She has performed in various prestigious festivals along with her guru and continues to do so.

Abha Mohurle is a Visharad Poorna student and is presently pursuing MA in Marathi literature. She has been learning Bharatanatyam for the past 12 years. Abha has actively participated in all the stage performances of the institute and also in some prestigious festivals.

Ms. Sapna Patel is student of Kishor Nritya Niketan. She has been learning Bharatnatyam under Guru Mr. And Mrs. Hampiholi. She has completed Madhyam Poorna and is a student of Visharad. She has performed in various programs. She has done Intensive Yoga Therapy Teacher Training and pursued advanced training in yoga.