Draft:Vidya Bhavani Suresh

Vidya Bhavani Suresh (born April 11, 1970) is an Indian Bharatanatyam Exponent and Carnatic Musicologist. Her first book, Appreciating Bharatanatyam, was published in 1999. Since then, Vidya has authored books on various Indian Performing Arts      like Carnatic Music, Kathakali, Koodiyattam, Kuchipudi and Mohiniyattam. The books have been launched by eminent dignitaries.

She also has a YouTube channel in which her series, Carnatic Music: Everybody's Invited has completed two seasons.

Vidya began learning Bharatanatyam at the age of 5 from the Dhananjayans and continued her tutelage with K. J. Sarasa. She had her arangetram at the age of 16. She is also a Carnatic musician, having been trained in the form by Vidushi A. P. Komala.

Vidya is known for conceptualising and choreographing Tamizh Ilakkiyamum Bharathamum, a collection of 50 dance pieces based on Tamil literature. These songs have also been set to tune and sung by Vidya.

Notable Works
1. A Comprehensive Dictionary of Carnatic Music

2. Appreciating Bharatanatyam

3. 50 Evergreen Ragas of Carnatic Music

4. Understanding Koodiyattam

5. What is Kathakali?

6. What is Bharatanatyam?

7. Melakarthas: The Gems of Carnatic Music - Part 1 and Part 2

8. 50 Rare Ragas of Carnatic Music

9. FAQs on Carnatic Music