I have known Poornima both as a dance guru as well as a dear friend. She has worked with me to specifically improve some of my nuances in Bharatanatyam: achieve angashuddha and emote with passion while understanding the character that is being portrayed. She has an amazing ability to give without holding anything back, which as a performer and choreographer herself, is an amazing attribute of a teacher. It is indeed a pleasure for me to work with her. On a personal front, she has been a wonderful friend and guide.