Here are listed some of the numerous press reviews (there are too many to list them all here):

2 November, 2007 The Hindu, Friday Review
Harini brought out her best abilities during the sancharis...

7 October, 2007 , Narthaki.com
...they negotiated the complicated and rhythmic changes with effortless agility covering the stage with dynamism and grace

April 13, 2007 , Narthaki.com
Kriti Ananda Natana Prakasam was again full with complex karanas that the dancer performed with ease and confidence. ...The static poses too were filled with life and subtle transfigurations seen in her face, not a common sight in Bharatanatyam recitals nowadays.

14 Jan 2007, News Today
Skills backed up by the confidence to put up a quality fare gave an enhanced spectacle to the Siva-Parvathi dance drama. Students of Sridevi Nrithyalaya came up with a stellar show at the Krishna Gana Sabha

December 2006, Kutcheribuzz.com
fifty-two dance students, aged 7 to 30, of the Sri Devi Nrithyalaya based in Vadapalani, presented a captivating one-hour dance ballet performance at the Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha.

Dec 19, 2006, The Hindu
The dancers between the ages of seven and 13 acquitted themselves with dignity and their co-ordination was excellent. They showed remarkable involvement in whatever scene was being played out, even when they were just by-standers.

07/2006, Chennaionline
Young Archana is endowed with natural beauty as well as all other qualities described in the Natya Shastra and Abhinayadarpanam. It was exactly the reason for Dr Padma Subrahmaniam to have told her with a passion, "You deserve to become a professional dancer!"


Sep 01, 2006,The Hindu
"The dance of Siva for "Aanandam Pongum Inba Thaandavam" was majestic and awesome."

29-5-2005, Indian Express
Powerful and impressive
The body language, gestures, gesticulations and eloquent facial expressions conveyed the relevant message picturesquely. The choreography, skillfully edited to suit the ambience of the venue deserves special mention.

11-4-2005, News Today
A reputed institution for moulding dancers of high caliber out of raw aspirants.

Sep 09, 2005, The Hindu
``Nandanar Charithram," a ballet by Sheela Unnikrishnan of Sridevi Nrityalaya (Chennai), was reflected the devotional fervour. The dancers vividly portrayed Nandanar's passionate bhakti of Nandanar.

February 27, 2004, Kutcheribuzz.com
Natyanjali witnesses hordes of 'kutti' dancers. Fighting sleep, sharing the excitement. Sheela Unnikrishnan is pleased with her brood's show that closes Day 4. There are more than 1000 people at midnight to applaud Sheela and her troupe.


18-8-2004, The Statesman, New Delhi
Catching the young… It was quite a crisp production. One must definitely compliment the Guru for having put in seventeen girls on stage in the choreography from which seven were dancers below the age group of ten. It was most beautiful to watch these tiny tots with their perfect araimandi doing skillful foot work. The senior dancers had good potential in them and danced with full enthusiasm.

2003, Thehorizons.com
The very young were the most impressive. Luv and Kush as narrators in 'Luva Kusha' comprising students of Sridevi Nrithyalaya, and choreographed by Sheila Unnikrishnan were endearing in their co-ordination and expressiveness.

Jul 25, 2003, The Hindu
It was a pleasant production with the dancers exhibiting perfect co-ordination. Every aspect of the depiction was conveyed with dignity. There was never a dull moment. The two talented children gave a very impressive performance as Lava and Kusa. It was a joy to watch their enthusiasm and beautiful expressions that came through with so much ease and grace.

October 19, 2003, Narthaki.com
The Pancha Nadai piece was unique also for the dancer skillfully danced it on a mud pot. In the number 'Sollaal Iyambida' on Lord Shiva with all decorative Karanas, Lakshmi unfolded the art in a sort of ecstatic mood, in which the performer and the viewer seemed to flow in the same stream of consciousness.

3-11-2002, Indian Express
The one-and-a-half-an-hour extravaganza also stood out because of the choreographic skill of Sheela Unnikrishnan.

2nd March 2001, Carnatica.net
Ramya passed the acid test by proving her maturity and understanding of both nritta and abhinaya. The jatis in this number were handled with considerable confidence and versatility mirroring the hard work of both guru and sishya.


20-8-2000, News Today
Rasikas got a royal treat.
Disciples of Sheela Unnikrishnan gave an engrossing and joyful Bharatanatyam performance at Music Academy (mini hall) recently. The young dancers emerged as sensitive artistes under the able guidance of their Guru.