Av is a professional DJ based out of Pune, Maharashtra. Born to a family of musicians, Ankur Divekar, aka Av, cannot remember a time when he was not humming melodies. Growing up, Av successively fell in love with a number of musical genres, stretching from Indian classical, ghazals and devotional Sufi music to blues and metal. He has a fair amount of LIVE performances and studio recording experience under his belt, as a multi-instrumentalist, playing and composing for multiple bands. It all came full circle for him when he stepped into a salsa class in 2013 and instantly fell in love with the rich, layered rhythms, and instrumentation of Latin music. Just a few months old into his dancing training, attending a 'History of Salsa' workshop by DJ Mauri propelled him into a journey into salsa history, composers, ensembles and arrangements.  The years passing by have only served to intensify his thirst for a deeper understanding of the music and the culture behind it, and Av is learning to play the congas as well as speak Spanish towards this end. Drawing on his deep understanding of the music fused with his ability as a dancer, he spins groovy and interesting sets that instantly connect with the dancers, inspiring and occasionally challenging them. He firmly believes in being a ‘dancer's DJ’, and his sets effortlessly span across mambo, charanga, dura, cha cha, and romantica to cater to the energy on the floor. He makes sure to include some great traditional and modern bachata tunes (and the occasional kizomba track) to keep it spontaneous and fresh for the dancers. Av is inspired by DJ Mauri, DJ El Malo, and closer home, DJ Vineeth Naidu, and is highly committed to providing the best of authentic salsa and bachata music to dancers in India and abroad.