Young dancer Aswathi K impressed audiences at the Dance for Dance Festival with her rendition of a pada varnam. A disciple of Shijith Nambiar and Parvathy, she received the Junior Kalavaahini Scholarship, which includes mentorship by Malavika Sarukkai. Aswathi's performance featured strong footwork and timing, supported by a capable orchestra. While her abhinaya was convincing, critics noted a lack of araimandi and excessive use of space-covering movements.