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'Puja leaves an impression as if the figures in splendid dance postures from
ancient sculptures came sequentially alive on the stage, adeptly with alacrity
and acumen'  
- The Hindu   Link

'Perfect Pose'  - The New Indian Express   Link

'Charming stage presence... with neat movements and sure footwork, Puja saw
this popular opening item through with élan... the varnam with its sparkling
jathis and crisp arudis. The emphasis on clarity in mudra and adavu that are  
part of guru Lakshmanan’s style came through in her theermanams.'  
- The
Hindu
   Link

'Dance your cares away...The 19th annual Village Arts Coalition International
Festival brought a wide variety of traditional art forms '    
 
- DailyCamera.com
  Link

'Puja's recital was neat, with impressive footwork and good timing and one
could see how much effort and rehearsals had gone into her joyous
presentation.'    
- Narthaki.com  Link
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'Puja Allepalli’s embodiment of this large array of dances was stunning, as was her stamina.'     - WorldDanceReviews.com    Link

'Another Sensational Sunday...The series of Sunday afternoon programs that showcased visual and performing arts in the nearly
century-old house'  
  - Broomfield Enterprise   Link

'Puja impressed with her footwork and accurate timing. ...exceptional persistence and passion...' - The Hindu  Link

'Far from her native home, Puja captured the attention of hundreds... earning a resonant ovation during Boulder's International
Festival.'  
- The Daily Camera, Boulder   Link

'Puja dazzled the audience in her Gopika Krishna Padam by the eloquence of her expressions.'    - Nav Rashtra

'Puja enthralls the audience by her classic presentation of Bharatanatyam. Her dance created an atmosphere of quietude and
serenity in the jam-packed IMA auditorium. She portrayed with elegance the form of Ardhanateshwar.'  
- Lokmat News

'Puja is one of our real cultural ambassadors…her rendition of the program was overwhelming and flawless'    - Dr. Rajani Rai
(former Lt. Governor of  Pondicherry, India)  

'She danced with perfection to the rhythmic beats of Nattuvangam showing a mastery over footwork.'   - The Hitavada