Vasumathi has been pursuing Bharata Natyam for the last 25 years under the able guidance of one of India’s most revered and celebrated masters in the field - Kalaimamani Guru T.K. Mahalingam Pillai, of Sri. Rajarajeswari Bharata Natya Kala Mandir, Mumbai.


Coming from a family of well-known Nattuvanars, Guru Mahalingam Pillai is known for the famous Tanjore style, which is regarded to be one of the most graceful styles of Bharata Natyam. The institute Rajarajeswari Bharata Natya Kala Mandir, had fulfilled more than 50 years of service in the field of Bharata Natyam. Guru Mahalingam Pillai has also composed several pieces for dance. Vasumathi has sung one of his Tamil Padams "Kannan Idam" in her music album "Tamil Padams"

She has also undergone Abhinaya workshops under the renowned Abhinaya exponent Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan.