Adhya started dancing Bharatanatyam aged nine with a performing arts group in Reading.
A teenager who was named BBC Young Dancer 2022 has "really inspired" other young dancers, her instructor has said.She started dancing Bharatanatyam, the classical Indian dance form, aged nine at the Kalakunj performing arts group in Reading.
Adhya, who has also trained in contemporary and ballet and is a member of the National Youth Dance Company, said she "learnt so much" during the competition. She said: "Adhya Shastry was noticeable from the start for her commanding presence on stage, as well as her versatility across different styles.Image caption,Her instructor since she began dancing at the age of nine, Ananya Chatterjee, said she was "overjoyed" at Adhya's win.
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