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• "A deep social consciousness, curiosity, and intellectual rigor permeate Ananya Chatterjea's art-making. Focused, topical, and timely dance results from her passion and dedication."--Colin Rusch, Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine , July 2004.

• "Classical Indian dancing and contemporary dance blend in a new form of feminist theater in Chatterjea's work."--Camille LeFevre, Star Tribune , July 23, 2004

• "The choreographer generates considerable intensity through her interpretations of Odissi."--Caroline Palmer, City Pages , July 21, 2004

• "riveting"--Camille LeFevre, Star Tribune , July 25, 2004

• "Chatterjea isn't afraid to tackle the difficult issues of our time."--Camille LeFevre, Star Tribune , April 11, 2003.

• "Her face captures a gamut of expression. There is anger and fear, hope and helplessness."-- Shaheen Parkar, Mid-Day (Mumbai), Aug 7, 2002.

• "a refreshing departure from the Odissi repertoire she began her career with."--Utpal Banerjee, The Pioneer (Delhi), July 30, 2002.

• "Chatterjea approached her dances with a rich sense of theatre."--Niluski Koswanage, Sunday Star (Malaysia), April 14, 2002

• "Chatterjea is adept at breaking down boundaries in order to make a lasting impression. She combines a detailed sense of artistry with an equally fervent sense of justice...Her work challenged us with its sudden disrupions..."--Caroline Palmer, City Pages , Dec 26, 2001

• "And what a fine dancer Ananya is!...outstanding choreographer.."--Leela Venkataraman, Sruti , Nov 2001.

• "gripping dance theatre"--Caroline Palmer, City Pages , Sept 12, 2001.

• "jaw-dropping performance"--Rohan Preston, Star Tribune , May 12, 2000

• "When she appeared ...as a re-conception of Sita, there was no problem believing her presence onstage as that of a goddess."--Eileen Fisher, Philadelphia Weekly , Oct 21, 1998.

• "A vigorous and provocative dance performance"--Miriaam Seidel, The Philadelphia Inquirer , Oct 19, 1998.

• "Gifted with surprising imagination and talent, (Chatterjea) imparted additional glow to her movement that made the character sparkle."--Nala Najan, Times of India , July 28, 1991.

• "Chatterjea's choreography...infuses the play with an urgent sensuality"--Shannon Gibney, Spokesman-Recorder , Oct 2003.