............Rarely has one experienced a Kathak group recital so classically sound and comfortably attuned to Rabindra Sangeet as at the IIC, the event crafted by choreographer/dancer Monisa Nayak. Monisa, a disciple of Rajendra Gangani, exhibits unique sensitivity for visualising Kathak movement to genre of non-Kathak music.

Leela Venkataraman
-Art Critic

...........Nayak enthralled the audience by her performances Shiv Stuti, Ganesh Paran, Tatkar and Jugalbandi, to name a few.She dazzled the stage with her presence and mesmerised the audience with the fluidity of her moves and the profundity of her expressions........

Hindustan Times
-New Delhi

............I hereby congratulate Ms. Monisa Nayak on her Spectacular Dance Performance hosted by the Indo-Canadian Cultural Association of Durham.India & Canada share a special bond which continues to deepen and to enrich both our countries through special events such as this magnificent performance.....

Joe Dickson
-Member of Provincial Parliament,Toronto,Canada

.............Monisa very thoughtfully used the forgotten style of 'baith kar bhaav batana', emoting while sitting in her solo piece to depict the Viraha aspect of Shringaar in Tagore's poetry 'Ami tokhone chilem....'

Manjari Sinha
-The Statesman

..........Monisa's exuberance makes her Kathak a pleasure to watch, and this quality was largely present in her group also. This, and neat handling of entries and exits along with quality music tracks helped her production Raga Chitra shine. . .

Anjana Rajan
-Art Critic

..........Ms Nayak was fluent in her movements, and commanded rapt attention throughout her performances, which were of high quality. She also received high praise at each and every venue where she performed...

Anil Wadhwa
-AMBASSADOR OF INDIA, WARSAW

..........Monisa's presentation of the Ashtamangal part (11 matras) spoke of a highly finished dancer. The perfect freezing on the sama, effortless pirouettes and dexterity of body movement were surprising¡­

Leela Venkataraman
-The hindu

..........Spectrum...was a Kathak choreography that assumed several new dimensions... The spectacular show at Tagore Theatre,Thiruvananthapuram, fused dance and music with colours. All the sequences were created in an innovative way within the techniques of Kathak. Monisa, a gifted dancer and choreographer, is sure to go places...

Nisha M   
-Art Critic