Senior dance - gurus V. P. Dhananjayan and Shanta Dhananjayan have been honoured with the title Natyaacharya by the Indian Association of San Antonio at the Natyanjali Festival - 06 at San Antonio (USA)

The title was conferred on the gurus on Nov. 11 at Carver Centre for performing Arts, SA. This award instituted by Natyanjali Centre for Performing arts commemorate the first performance and workshops conducted by Shanta and Dhananjayan 20 years ago in the same prestigious theatre - The Carver Cultural Centre.

The gurus were surprised by the announcement and conferment of the insignia (plaque of honour) that came after the presentation of their dance production 'Ekantha Seetha-the lonely furrow' choreographed by the Dhananjayans and produced by the Cleveland Cultural Alliance.
The production is currently touring the North America.