His father Tan Sri Khoo Kay Kim is a national leading historian.

Mavin began his training in Bharata Natyam under Vatsala Sivadas and Vasuki Sivanesan at the Temple of Fine Arts, Kuala Lumpur.

He also studied Odissi and Bharata Natyam under Ramli Ibrahim and Classical ballet with Lee Yu Pin.

He has collaborated and danced with some of the major choreographers of today including Akram Khan, Wayne McGregor and Christopher Bannerman.

He stands today as one of the leading international male solo Bharata Natyam performers dancing in India and throughout the world.