"She has a spring in her steps and power in her footwork. It was clear that this stunner was no stranger to the stage. Her familiarity with the repertoire and her self-assured stance bespoke her experience."

Rupa Srikanth, The Hindu (Chennai), 2008

"Mesmerized the audience with rhythmic movements and excellent abhinaya."

 G.S. Rajan, The Statesman, 2007

“This young, highly gifted and very well trained dancer enthralled the audience with her graceful and precise body movements and excellent footwork.”

 The Hindu, 2006

 “Her Ganga Stotram in raga Sindhu Bhairavi was exemplary in execution.”

 Utpal K. Banerjee, The Pioneer, 2006

 “A very complex and detailed ‘Varnam’ wove an extraordinary fusion of hand, eye and facial gestures with sculptural body movements and mime.”

 Craig G. Campbell – The Rock River Times, 2002

 “She wins half the battle with her striking stage presence in which a taut, sculpted line aids a pair of flying feet that never err in stamping out the mnemonics to their least nuance. The other half is hers by virtue of her innate understanding of the sense and sensibility of Bharatanatyam.”

 Shanta Serbjeet Singh, The Hindustan Times, 1995

• “It is doubly creditable that Priya Venkataraman has been successful in maintaining such high quality in dancing prowess. Her concert at the India International Centre was a feast for the eyes.”

Subbudu, The Statesman, 1995

•  “Despite the distance of seven seas, Priya’s Bharatanatyam is crystal clear, shining in the glory of a technique which is firm in its foundations and an abhinaya which is spontaneous. She looks like Leela Samson, has the brilliant spontaneity of Alarmel Valli and the excellent technique of a Malavika Sarukkai.”

Ashish Khokar, The Times of India, 1995

•  “Priya in her physical attributes epitomizes Bharata’s description of an ideal dancer. Throughout the recital the chiseled geometry of lines combined with visual aesthetics made for an alluring recital.”

Leela Venkataraman, The Hindu 1991

•  “Not only did you treat participants to a spectacular demonstration of Bharatanatyam, but you also very effectively engaged them in a wonderful workshop session.”

Dorothie C. Shah, Indo-American Center, 1996

•  “Students of Kalakriti enthrall audience at Milwaukee Museum.”

India Tribune, Chicago, 1999

• "Living and Breathing Dance..."

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