Choreographic Works
At the heart of Guru Smt. V. Mydhili’s artistic journey lies her profound commitment to creativity rooted in classical tradition. With over 300 choreographed works to her credit, she has not only preserved the timeless beauty of Bharata Natyam, Mohini Attam and Kuchipudi but also enriched them with original compositions that reflect both poetic insight and spiritual resonance.
Her choreographic repertoire spans a rich spectrum—from invocatory pieces and Jatiswarams that challenge rhythmic intricacy, to Varnams and Padams that explore the layered emotional depth of Abhinaya. Her Thillanas sparkle with vitality, while her Swarajatis and Keertanams carry the weight of devotion and musicality. What sets her work apart is the thoughtful integration of literary beauty and rhythmic sophistication, where every movement is both architectural and expressive.
Guru Mydhili draws deeply from the classical canon and spiritual texts, setting to dance the evocative verses of Tanjore Quatet, Purandaradasa, Swati Tirunal, Tulsidas,Surdas, Jayadeva, Adi Shankaracharya, Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar, and Dayananda Saraswati etc. Her compositions do not merely illustrate these works—they interpret, internalize, and illuminate them through movement and expression.
With a nuanced command of Sanskrit, Tamil, and Telugu, she is able to uncover the linguistic subtleties and emotive cadences of each text, allowing her students and audiences to connect more intimately with the inner life of the piece. Her works often bridge devotion and drama, structure and spontaneity, elevating each performance into a living dialogue between tradition and the present moment.
In an age of rapid transitions, Guru Mydhili’s choreographies stand as quiet yet powerful affirmations—that the classical arts, when approached with sincerity and imagination, remain ever relevant, ever radiant.
