Matrix a Creative Dance Group

deavor has been to train students in a manner that they think & perform differently & creatively in their area of expertise. His father kalamandalampadmanabhan trained in kathakali from the year 1955-1961 at kalamandalam in kerala under some renowned gurus-padmashrishri. kizhupadamkumarannair,padambhushanshri.kalamandalamramankuttynair,nationalawardee shri.kalamandalampadmanabhannair. He was awarded the Kala Ratna award by 'Kaladarpanam' from the state of kerala in the year of 2008 & 2010

He was also awarded 'NatyaShree' award from kerala in the year of 2009. His brother Santosh Nair, Received initial training from his father shri.kalamandalampadmanabhannair& later from sadnambalakrishnan at india international centre for kathakali, delhi. He studied contemporary dance under late shrinarendrasharma for five years & performed as a leading dancer of bhoomika group. He also trained in mayurbhanjchau, under guru janme joy saibabu. Presently, he is the Director of a contemporary dance company, sadhya, which is engaged in producing works in dance.