One of the leading Classical dancers of India, Madhavi Mudgal is highly renowned exponent of the Odissi style. A prime disciple of Guru Kelucharan Mahapatra, she is credited with bringing a greatly refined sensibility to her art form. She has received repeated acclaim in major cities and dance festivals that have featured her through out the world: recent among these have been the Avignon Festival, France; Pina Bausch’s Festival, Wuppertal; Berlin Festpiele, Germany; Theatre de la Ville, Paris; Venice Bienele, Italy.

Numerous awards and honours have come her way including the Padmashri, Orissa State and Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.

She has also been associated with the making of several films and audio-visuals on Odissi.