Dr. Priyambada Tiwari Paudyal is an eminent Bhartnatyam practitioner, She hails from Banaras and learnt classical dance from Guru Mala Humble, Guru Prem Chand Humble and Dr. Smruti Vaghela for more than 16 years.She is also honored and awarded for her contributions to Bharatnatyam that include Bharat Gaurav Ratan (BIO), Rani Laxmi Bai Award, Ex- Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajapyee award, Avantika Award and Prerana Stambh etc. She has performed in many National and International Dance Festivals, Dance & Drama Completions, Youth Festivals throughout India and abroad like at Nepal, Thailand etc.