He became one of the best disciples of Bharatnatyam star Lila Samson after 8- years studies in Delhi. The dancer of brilliant technique, he also studied under the guidance of famous Jaylakshmi Eshwar. Indian TV had made several programmes on him, and his pictures in nritta’s (technical dance) postures are found in recently issued book on Bharatnatyam in India. Dmitry has been to Latvia with concerts and classes, and now Lila invites him several times per year to conduct classes and teach Bharatnatyam technique. At present he teaches and performs in Moscow, as well as gives concerts all over Russia; Lila organizes his master-classes in Riga, too.