"The inaugural of the second edition of the dance festival featured
a Bharatanatyam recital by Dr. Jyotsna Jagannathan…Dressed in a
bright fire-engine red, the dancer reflected the same brightness in
her performance. She comes across as a confident aspirant with an
abundance of grace and talent, but her greatest asset is a quiet
dignity that coats every gesture and nuance…The unhurried
elaborations in the padavarnam…in which the nayika speaks of her
longing for Brihadeeswara brought out the intensity of the nayika's
feelings. This was proof enough of the dancer's maturitythe dancer
navigated the softly intoned theermanams with well-practised ease
and a sense of control."
(Rupa Srikanth, The Hindu, Chennai, January 2008)
-"Chennai based Bharatanatyam artiste Jyotsna Jagannathan, a
doctor by profession, emerged as the find of the festival. Endowed
with all the attributes that ensure an impressive stage presence apart
from having an amazing angasuddhi, she danced gracefully."
(Shyamhari Chakra, The Hindu, Hyderabad, October 2007)
-" The chilli-red costume, designed aesthetically, brightened up the
mobile face and sparkling movement of Jyotsana. Clear geometric
lines, clarity of footwork and mobility of face enhanced her
performance…Jyotsna's portrayal of a young girl's feelings and
Krishna's pranks was an expressive treat."
( V.V. Ramani, The Hindu, Chennai, August 2007)
- "Jyotsna Jagannathan's dance recital at the Narada Gana Sabha Mini
Hall was marked with restraint and composure….her dance was
characterised by clean lines and firm footwork. Jyotsna's nritta was
presented with self-confidence and she handled these pieces with
such effortless ease that even certain adavu combinations which
required stamina seemed deceptively simple. Commitment and
passion, the two essential ingredients for success, was amply
evident in Jyotsna's dance and with experience she is sure to
emerge to the forefront."
(Jananki.S., The New Indian Express, Chennai, March 2007)
-"Jyotsna Jagannathan brought out the simple joys of clean lines
and a self contained approach in her concert….Jyotsna's dance was
refreshing…Jyotsna managed to steer clear of hollow imitation…….
Jyotsna's asset would seem to be her conviction in her dance....She s
eems to be not asserting her artistry but simply enjoying herself…
and one only hopes she will continue to grow along these lines.."
(Anjana Rajan, The Hindu, Chennai, December 2006)
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