Poised
performer, blessed with a pleasing stage presence
and agility viji went through the performance with
confidence. The shankarabharana varna "Manavi"
which formed the central piece of the performance
was studded with gripping jathis and sancharis.
The clarity in the hand movements and clean lines,
perfect execution of muktayas, the mandi adavus
and thattu-mettu all negotiated with ease created
an impression that dancing was an easy proposition.
The Sunday times, Bangalore.
2002
Tidy
Presentation, Young and talented dancer Viji had
a neat and tidy Bharathanatyam recital. Her nritta,
nrithya and abhinaya shoneforth in the presentation
of a varna "Manavi".
The muktayas in particular were a visual treat
indeed. The dancer continued to show her prowess
in sketching a madhyama Khandita nayika through
a pada "Indendu" in suruti.
Viji portrayed Narasimha avatara and a few important
scenes like Kurukshetra Yuddha, Gettopadesha and
killing of Duryodhana with aplomb. Her face and
eyes could convey the appropriate emotions making
mukhijaabhinaya a purposeful one.
The Hindu, Bangalore,
2002
Viji
with her sparkling eyes left the audience awestruck
with her superb sense of rhythm. Her performance
was very impactful
Deccan Herald, Bangalore,
2003
Viji
is a present day dance exponent her accolades
include, performances in Indian institute of world
culture, Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan. Also, she has
won the title pride of the state (Karnataka, India)
twice when she stood first in national level competitions.
Spotlite, Bangalore,
2004
Viji is an internationally acclaimed choreographer,
has an interesting way of blending the Nritta
and Nritya
Birmingham city, United
Kingdom, 2004
Viji Rao of Three Aksha is recognized for her artistic development in bharatanatyam and also in developing new choreographies within the parameters of Indian traditional dance.
Britain News, 2006
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