Biju Jose brings to Mahira her creative vision and extensive dance experience with over twenty years of training in Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Indian folk, hip hop, jazz, and modern. Biju’s passion for dance has created many opportunities to be involved in numerous productions as both a choreographer and as a dancer. As a hip hop dancer, she has performed with Houston’s Planet Funk and through her affiliation with the Urban Indian Beat she has been exposed to the fusion of Indian classical and western dance styles. Biju also performs as a freelancer, presenting Indian classical dances for various shows and charity events. With a range of performances under her belt, including a recent venture in acting, and as an active board member of the Urban Indian Beat dance company, Biju is no stranger to the artistic world. Aside from her dance career, Biju has also worked in marketing and promotions for several south asian magazines and local events. She received her degree in Information Technology from the University of Houston and currently works full time at Sungard Energy as a Senior Content Developer. Biju’s combination of artistic talents and business savvy is the driving force behind Mahira’s success.