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| Press Reviews The emotional underpinnings hidden in compositions based on pure numbers and ginti arrangements, the tonal variations in a Na Dhin Dhin Na rhythmic presentation, the tandav siva kavit - a composition of prahlad das - and Pt. Vijay Shankar's Paran were all examples of precision and grace. Clarity in concept and dance designing marked the choreography The Hindu - New Delhi. The unexpected & most interesting part of the choreography was Shila's intelligent & artistic intermingling of Garba compositions within the kathak ballet. It spoke volume about Shila's confidence as a choreographer & performer The Asian Age - Calcutta One rarely gets an opportunity to witness a ballet in the Kathak style and that too with a philosophical and spiritual touch. Combining the concept of both entertainment & enlightenment, Abhisar exposes the story of the courtesan who is afflicted with leprosy but reforms later due to the magical touch of the Buddhist monk. This experience transforms her personality and thereby she becomes spiritually enlightened and takes to Buddhism. Kudos to the danseuse Shila mehta for this wonderful exposition. The Times of India - Mumbai. Salient features of Kathak & classical Hindustani music, Shila created the effect of miniature paintings with considerable success. As Vasavadatta, she danced with verve and elan. As well a gifted choreographer of Gujarati Garba, Raas and folk dances, she displayed her talents to advantage in the audio visual presentation that followed, weaving in Zaverchand Meghani's poems into her choreography using the fold forms of Garba and rass and group dance Choreographing cameo scene for six seasons using tribute paid in terms of dance drama, songs & audio visual presentations by artists, was indeed memorable and heart warming. Sruti Magazine - Chennai. That freedom and flexibility mater most of this artiste, is pretty evident in her intricate footwork, spectacular spins, and subtle gestures Sunday Express - Calcutta With 90 odd dancers Ms. Mehta captured the festive mood with her excellent compositions. The Statesman - Calcutta Shila has excellent command over Taal, laya and rhythm. The movement of her legs with sound of tabala steal the show and the audiences were spell bounded by her performance. Neighbourhood flash - New Delhi. Precision, grace and ease were present in equal measure in this presentation with SHILA's perfect grip over rhythmical nuances of Dance-Form. The Hindu - Chennai Most of the dance numbers were flexible enough to combine modern choreographic elements with the basic folk movements The Telegraph - Calcutta Tall & slim Shila has an attractive stage presence. This is combination with her commendable tayyari, makes her performance worth watching. Business Standard She'd rather be known as a dancer rather than be pigeon-holed into the Kathak genre. SHILA MEHTA performed the VIRAH UKANTHITA nayika a classical Indian dance, at the FESTIVAL of India on Saturday. Tribune - Herald-Texas Choreographing Cameo scenes for six seasons, using salient features of KATHAK & classical Hindustani Music Shila created the effect of miniature Painting with considerable success. Sruti Dance magazine Shila Mehta, eine der bestern Vertreterinnen des KATHAK, eines der klassichen Haupttanze INDIENS, tritt an diesem freitag. Mittwoch - German Daily Shila Mehta has carved a niche for herself in Indian classical dancing as both a Kathak Dancer and a choreographer. Temple Daily Telegram, USA. |
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