RLV Anand is one of the most famous classical dancers and choreographers in South India. He is trained by Smt Kalakshetra Vilasini, who has been the guru of many Bharatnatyam dancers and teachers.
Anand comes from a Kalari family and has completed his post diploma, BA and MA in Bharatnatyam, from RLV College, Tripunithura.
Anand has also contributed his own concepts to the classical dance styles through experimentation and innovations in Bharatnatyam , Mohiniyattam and Kuchipudi.
He produced and choreographed several dance dramas in his own style, which were highly applauded.