Noida (Uttar Pradesh): Payal Mathur, a class IX student of Amity International School, Noida danced her way to Limca Book of Records today.

Payal Mathur set the stage ablaze with her record breaking and stupendous Kathak performance for continuous 24 hours from 6:00 am on July 14 to 6:00 am on July 15, 2008 at the D-Block Auditorium, Amity Campus, Sector-44, Noida.

The little challenger, with the blessings of living legends such as Pt. Birju Maharaj, Ustad Iqbal Ahmad Khan, was successfully able to carve her name in the prestigious Limca Book of Records (LBR).

For the first time in entire Uttar Pradesh and Delhi/NCR such, a young student has performed continuously for 24 hours.

After invoking the deities at 5:45 am, Payal started her record breaking stint from 6:00 am onwards.

Kathak exponents and her Gurus Nalini and Kamalini ji were present from the beginning to encourage her in winning this record.

Throughout her performance she seemed determined enough to make it to the glory of success. She danced on both live music and recorded music.

The zeal and enthusiasm of the spirited Payal didn't wane with the passing of the day.

Her parents, relatives and siblings cheered her intermittently during her performance by thunderous rounds of applause.

Dr. Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity International Schools and Ms. Mohina Dar, Principal, Amity International School, Noida were also present to motivate her.

Payal Mathur, an Amity International School Noida student and Limca Book of Record seeker said that she is very excited and elated for successfully completing 24 hours of non-stop performance.

Talking about her meticulous preparation for the non stop performance, she said that she started practicing in the beginning of May this year for long stretches say for 14 hours continuously.

Gradually, she increased her stamina and finally decided to go for Limca Book of Records.

She modified her diet pattern as well and shed some weight for this record breaking performance. She thanked her parents, teachers, principal who supported her wholeheartedly for making her long cherished dream a reality.

Payal expressed her gratitude to her class teachers who have helped her manage a balance between her studies and dance practice.

The young danseuse Payal started learning dance in Hong Kong, when she was just 5 years old. Her formal Kathak Shiksha began two years ago with Kathak Kendra, the premium Kathak Institute of India.

Apart from dancing, Payal has many more artistic interests. She is a good painter, an approved drama voice for All India Radio and has anchored many shows on television.