Priya was born in to Sri.K.U.Gangadharan and Smt. K.Premalatha, in Malapuram, Kerala. She was initiated into dance right from the early age of six and grew up learning the Bharatanatyam style of dance initially under Guru Surendran Padavur and Kalamandalam Sridevi Gopinath, respectively. After completion of the formal training, she gave her ‘Arangetram’ in 1989, while in her eighth grade.
She foraged into the Mohiniyattam style under Kalamandalam Sujatha as well. Over the years she gave many recitals and took part in various dance competitions She was honoured with ‘Kalathilakam Pattom’ at District & Sub—district levels and in Inter-zone competitions and received many prestigious rewards as well.
Dance had always been an ardent emotion from childhood for Priya. Seeing her dedication and commitment her parents gave their fullDance had always been an ardent emotion from childhood for Priya. Seeing her dedication and commitment her parents gave their full support wholeheartedly. Though in class 10 th and 12th she had to concentrate more on her studies, Priya never gave up on her pursuits. While doing her MA and B.Ed. she continued her training under many Gurus and worked on her versatility.
