It is *Nartanam's* desire to bring to the readers short write-ups on artistes who have achieved eminence in the field of dance. Here are the Sangeet Natak Akademi's Awardees for the years 1999-2000. **Kalyanasundaram Kuppiah Pillai : *Bharatanatyam*** Born in 1932 in Thiruvidaimarudur, Tamil Nadu, Shri Kalyanasundaram Kuppiah Pillai inherited the traditions