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Balanced exposition of Kuchipudi: Kalpalathika as Usha dared the 'paatra pravesa daru' and her totally trained artistry pervaded the auditorium like incense.-----The Hindu(Dec'98) 

Lovely show of Kuchipudi: With her bright and sensuous stage presence, this pretty danseuse was very proficient in her dancing and full of a bounce that went well with the general tenor of the Kuchipudi dance style.--NMN 

Kalpalathika gave a sparkling Kuchipudi recital which was marked with fluidity and grace....there was never a false step...she has a bright future.----Subbudu 

Pleasant and dignified: Kalpalathika's dance is an amalgamation of all that is best in music, dance, literature, sculpture, spiritual experience and aesthetic excitement------Dr. Pappu Venugopala Rao 

The thrilling finale of the festival was Kalpalathika, with her lithe figure and supple limbs as she spun like a top on the stage weaving fascinating patterns of footwork and hand gestures.---T.S.Parthasarathy 

Powerful dramatic elements: Young Kalpalathika as Rukmini was naturally the cynosure of all eyes. Her depiction of seperation from Krishna ans abhorrence of Sishupala showed that she was an accomplished actress as well.--T.S.Parthasarathy 

Kalpalathika proved to be a dedicated disciple of Vempati and her essays in expressing satvika abhinaya may help her to blossom fully. Sometimes a single swallow can announce a summer.--Arudra(The Sruti). 

Kalpalathika did an unforgettable 'Govardhana giridhara' stealing an edge over the other dancers.Her marathon dance on Krishna leelas...her petite form going from strength to strength. That she is an accomplished actress was seen in the Vastraharan sequence where her pathos at her plight was recognised by the audience...The Hindustan Times.

Spell binding performance: Kalpalathika is blessed with all the requirements for a good dancer such as expressive eyes, slim frame, good abhinaya, footwork, dedication and concentration. As Sathyabhama she gave an outstanding performance. Her anger, her adamant stand of not yielding to Krishna's cajoling, her fierce reactions to his approaches were just wonderful...J.B(The Hindu)

Bright and talented: Kalpalathika gave a skilfull performance....tender, graceful, and charming dancer that Kalpalathika is, she exhibited a presentation that was an outcome of hardwork and depth of understanding of the art form. Her inner strength and confidence on the intricacies of the art blossomed into a fine piece of work...Nandini Ramani(The Hindu)