Medhavini Varakhedi
Bharatanrityam Artist
Medhavini Varakhedi
Bharatanrityam Artist
Bharatanrityam Artist
Bharatanrityam Artist
Medhavini Varakhedi is a young and promising Bharatanatyam dancer, disciple of Internationally acclaimed Gurus Smt. Nirupama Rajendra and Sri T.D Rajendra at Abhinava Dance Company, Bengaluru.
From her tender years, Medhavini's fondness for dance was nurtured by her family, deeply rooted in Bharatiya Samskriti. She hails from a lineage of Sanskrit scholars and educationists. Daughter of Prof. Shrinivasa Varakhedi, Vice- Chancellor, Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi.
Medhavini, under the tutelage of her gurus, is also trained in Kathak at Abhinava to add to her versatility. Under the able guidance of Guru Smt. Nirupama Rajendra, she furthered her training in the Karanas of Natyashastra, a special movement vocabulary revived and reconstructed by Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam.
She is also trained in the Deshi Marga Adavus, 108 finely crafted new movement vocabulary researched and designed by Guru. Smt Nirupama Rajendra.
Medhavini's innate passion for dance led her to pursue Post-graduation in Bharatanatyam from Bangalore University. She currently works as a
faculty of Bharatanatyam and conducts special classes on specialized dance movements of Natyashastra at Abhinava Dance Company.
Medhavini successfully completed her “Bharatanrityam Rangapravesha” in the presence of Legendary Guru, Padma Bhushan Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam, A great scholar Shatavadhani Dr. R Ganesh, Central Sangeet Natak Academy Chairperson, Dr. Sandhya Purecha and many more dance gurus, art connoisseurs and has received critical acclaim.
Medhavini feels privileged to have successfully completed the Dance Choreography course "Emerge", which was curated by her gurus where she interacted with many artists of allied fields including Kathak maestros like Smt. Kumudini Lakhia and Naheed Siddiqui.
She has also participated in the workshops of legendary maestros like Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam, Pandit Birju Maharaj organized by Abhinava Dance Company.
Medhavini has travelled and performed with Abhinava Dance Company at several festivals and occasions nationally and internationally.
Sri Vyasaraja Muttha Aradhane - 2019
Upakrama : Student showcase at Abhinava Dance Company - 2020
Nrithya Sammilan - 2022
Bharata Nrityam : The Dance of the Divine - 2023
Sri Uttaradhi Muttha Narashimha Jayanti - 2023
Patanjali Yogapeetha - 2023
Parva festival - Abhinava Dance Company
Catalyst Festival - NCPA Mumbai
FKCCI Conference - Bangalore
Madanothsava : Spring Festival - Bangalore
Bhagavadajjukam : Sanskrit Play
Zee Kannada Awards - Bangalore
Silver to Silicon - Bangalore International Film Festival
All India Oriental Conference -Nagpur
Desi Marga Adavu Premiere
Chikkamagalur Utsava - 2023
Chikkaballapura Utsava - 2023
Vijayanagara Vyjayanti - Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Shuka Swaranjali - Sri Ganapati Sachidananda Ashram, Mysore
Inaugural Ceremony Vijayanagara District
Rama Katha Vismaya - Abhinava Musical
Krishnaa : Fire to Frost - Yajnaseni Conference, New Delhi
International Performance
Nrupatunga Kannada Koota golden jublee celebrations, Atlanta, USA
Choreography - Guru. Smt. Nirupama Rajendra
Choreography - Guru. Smt. Nirupama Rajendra
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