World premier of "Soul Cages" at New Delhi (Jan. 28), Bengaluru (Feb. 11), Kolkata (Feb. 18) and Mumbai (Mar. 11) Admission is free

savitha.. kept audiences hooked to the story of a small girl who reaches heaven and her experience when she meets the god of death - (soul cages) ..garima vohra, Hindustan times live, feb 2, 2012

Savitha Sastry, mesmerised the audience as she showcased ‘Soul Cages’, ..a ballet that literally spoke to the heart. The ‘Soul Cages’ brought to life, a deeply thought provoking philosophy through mythological characters and ordinary people. This intoxicating blend of classical dance with a story line rooted in timelessness made the presentation one of a kind in the arena of dance, music and theatre. .. deccan herald, feb 1, 2012 

sastry's excellent abhinaya and stage presence assured that a lack of knowledge about sign language or margam (traditional repertoire) did not diminish the viewer's experience. the recital called for Quick switch of characters and quicker eye movements... through it all sastry is riveting.. karanjit kaur, timeout delhi, jan 20, 2012

the magnificent solo bharathanatyam performance by savitha sastry won the hearts of the viewers. this story related through the medium of dance by savitha left the viewers emotionally shaken. ..suraj singh, nayi duniya, (hindi), feb 2, 2012

amazing physicality..the resounding applause demonstrated the appreciation of the audience beyond all barriers of race or nationality... V. Sundareswaran, dinamani (tamil), feb 2, 2012

Savitha endowed with a graceful personality, brought alive the subtle nuances with nimble footwork and evocative expressions, a perfect sense of line and geometry... Savitha’s performance was a blend of harmony & elegance and the accomplishment of a dedicated artist.. satish suri, bangalore, NARTHAKI.com

considerable abhinaya skills ,...tranquil tempo, geometric precision of movement, and beautifully held statuesque pose- THE HINDU, BANgalore

SAVITHA'S crisp nritta (pure dance), clean lines and flawless aramandi was a breath of fresh air for the evening, and truly inspirational for students of dance- INDIAN LINK, SYDNEY

Exquisite abhinaya.. perfect postures and hastas.. a poised dancer - narthaki online

Savitha Sastry performed with ease and grace. She did full justice to the chosen theme to make it a pleasant experience -DECCAN HERALD, BANGALORE

SavitHa’s clean lines, excellent aramandi , brilliantly executed jathis and subtle abhinaya was definitely refreshing - SYDHWANEY, SOUNDS OF SYDNEY

Effortless athleticism, flowing elegance, and self-assured musicality of Savitha Sastry's Anjali (Offering) was breathtaking - San Francisco Classical Voice

-Sinewy strength, proud bearing, and a cleanliness in conversation with her nayaka and audience. One gets a feeling that there is nothing taken to excess in any of Savitha’s undertakings - Nartaki.com

-Moves like a temple scupture come to life - Audition panel Ethnic dance festival, San Francisco

The immaculate Angasudha or body lines and dignified stage presence radiated by the tall and sculpturesque Savitha was an apt start for the evening - Yuva Bharati Review

One of the ablest disciples of Adyar Laxman ... The Hindu

-Easy grace and a quiet confidence in her skills...The Hindu

-Showed deft and sure command of rhythm and answered the calls of speed without ever sacrificing aesthetic appeal ...Indian Express

-She combines grace with agility and is free from over refinement and unnatural sophistication...The Hindu

Links for Reviews -
- Soorya and Thaalam sponsored performance of 'Music Within' in Trissur (City Journal, Oct 2011) and Kochi (Hindu, Oct 2011)
- Bangalore performance of 'Margam' in Seva Sadan (The Hindu, Sep 2011 and Narthaki, Sep 2011)
-Yuva Bharati review of 'Living Legends' - (Narthaki Online, June 2011)
-Bangalore Review of 'Music Within' in Deccan Herald (April . 2011)
and Times of India (April, 2011)
-Sydney, Australia performance Reviews (March, 2011 in Sydhwaney and Indian Link)
-Mudra Festival Trvandrum, India (The Hindu, Oct 2, 2009)

-San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival Performance Review in San Francisco Classical Voice (June 2009) and New York Times Review - Alaister Macaulay (June 2009)

-Narthaki Review of 'Traditions and Innovations' - The Coming of Bharatanatyam underground - (June 2009)

-Yuva Bharati performance of Savitha Sastry (Dec 2008)

- Indolink Review of Sacrifice production
- Yuva Bharati performance by Chinmayi Bettadapur

- Chinmayi Bettadapur Arangetram Review

 

CLICK here to watch interview with savitha on webindia123.com

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comments/Quotes

  • Savitha Sastry is one of the senior alumni of Bharatakalanjali, Chennai. While under us she had actively participated in our productions and also established as a Bharatanaatyam soloist.
    Now she has come a long way as a professional Bharatanaatyam artiste,
    teacher and choreographer. We were very impressed with her recent performance in Chennai with her own creative inputs incorporating all aspects of classicism with original thinking which makes a performing artiste a true artiste. As her teachers and mentors we wish Savitha all success in her career as a professional Bharatanaatyam all round artiste of eminence.
    - The Dhananjayans ( V.P. & Shanta Dhananjayan, Founders,
    Bharatakalanjali, Chennai

  • Amongst the wonderful talents that populate the arena of Bharatanatyam dancers of this age, Savitha stands apart. And she stands apart because of a magnificent amalgamation of techniques perfected over many years, and a innovative spirit that brings the art form alive to even those amongst the audience that may not be well versed with the finer points of this dance form. Rare indeed is an artist who consistently wows the purists and the uninitiated. Savitha is one of those that can bring any story to life when she she steps underneath the spotlight. - AK Srikanth, Author of 'Soul Cages'

  • Sastry's performance of 'Music Within' was truely inspiring and touched our hearts and souls. I think I speak for all of us when I say how honored we are to have experienced her creative talent in such close proximity. The story of Mallika came alive and the importance of music in our lives, our bodies and our hearts has been reinforced, our understanding enhanced.
    - Dr. Henrietta Bullinger, United Nations International Association Chairperson

  • “Made me desire becoming a dancer! Amazing!” Gayathri Nair, Gurgaon
  • On Soul Cages performance at Kamani Auditorium, Delhi - “Thank you very much for wonderful time, tonight. I felt like I was watching a nice movie. It is a surprise you were playing it alone. You are special dancer who can impact on society through the art.” -Hiroko Fujiwara, Japan (Artist)
  • “Just amazing! I am very happy I attended this performance. Never have I imagined Bharathanatyam in this manner… We live our lives learning what is expected and then a special event like this happens.. and it just filled my heart today. So beautiful… I cannot describe it in words” Lakshmi Vempati, New Delhi
  • “A story that touches everybody – the beauty and the sorrow of life. The dancer expressed all the conflicting feelings brilliantly. Thank you!” Paraschi Myrto, Greece