The Hindu, Chennai, INDIA, March 3, 2006
“It is obvious that Nitya Venkateswaran loves to dance. An Indian American from California, she exhibits confidence that lends a sheen to every movement and expression.”

“At a macro level, Nitya makes a striking picture of grace, dignity, good posture and good footwork...”

“That Nitya stands out in a crowd is proof enough of her aptitude.”

In Dance, San Francisco, USA, March 2005
"Nitya displayed the traditionally prized qualities of a Bharatanatyam dancer, not the least of which was her witty self-possession on stage."

"Nitya's clean, crisp footwork easily accentuated the rhythms of the recorded ragas, particularly in the taxing varnam, a test of stamina for the dancer that can wear on the audience as well. However, her verbal introduction of the mimed dance movements- which took on the feeling almost of ASL simultaneous interpretation of the story - as well as Nitya's highly communicative facial expressions kept the thread and mood of the stories coherent."