Dr. Methil Devika is a dance research scholar, educator, performer and choreographer who hails from Palakkad. Had training in Bharathanatyam from Kalaimamani S. Natarajan, who belongs to the illustrious family that upholds the annual Melattur Bhagavatha Mela Natakam in Tanjavur. Training in Kuchipudi in Chennai from distinguished gurus Guru Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam and Guru Vempati Ravi, Kuchipudi Dance Academy. Also trained under Smt. Satyapriya Ramana of the Narthanasaala School of Kuchipudi. Training in Mohiniyattom under renowned Gurus at the Regatta Cultural Society, Thiruvananthapuram. Awards - Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award, 2011. Kerala state's highest honor for Mohiniyattam and more..