CHOREOGRAPHER

Monica has learned the principles of choreography in the Bharatanatyam idiom from her gurus, the Narasimhachiris, who are renowned for their original, complex and beautiful works.

In addition to creating numerous solo and group dances for her students in several Indian languages, Monica has worked in collaboration with other Nashville arts organizations such as the Nashville Children's Theater for whom she set Bharatanatyam-based movements on their production of The Ramayana. For the Sri Ganesha Temple, she choreographed a short half-hour work entitled, "Bhajana Mala" using popular bhajans sung regularly by devotees of the temple. For the Vanderbilt Dance Group, she choreographs a new piece every semester for presentation in VDG's biannual concerts.

In choreography, teaching and performing, Monica is always guided by the example of her gurus and remains ever willing to grow and develop as an artist.