Prateeksha Kashi hails from an artistic family of the legendary Dr Gubbi Veeranna and was initiated to dance at a tender age of five. Ever since
she is being trained in Kuchipudi-a classical dance form of Andhra Pradesh, under the guidance of her mother and guru Smt. Vyjayanthi Kashi, a celebrated performer and choreographer.
Having attained distinction at the dance examinations conducted by the State and Central Governments, Prateeksha is one of the very few dancers who have been selected to advance her studies in Kuchipudi by the Central Government of India. Prateeksha was honored with the 37th annual “Aryabhata International Award-2011 ” for excellence in Kuchipudi. She has the titles of Nalanda Nritya Nipuna, instituted by the renowned Nalanda Dance Research Centre and Nritya Jyoti, awarded at the Naveen Kalakar to her credits.