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Uma Muralikrishna Uma Muralikrishna began her training in Bharathanatyam from the age of five under Padmashri K.N Dandayudhapani Pillai. Subsequently she was under the guidance of Padmashri Adyar K. Lakshman. Apart from her abiding interest in Bharathanatyam she is also intensely devoted to Kuchipudi. Padma Bhushan Dr. Vempatti Chinna Satyam is her Guru. She has performed in all the major Sabhas and festivals in the city and also all over the country. To mention a few, Music Academy, Krishna Gana Sabha, Bharath Kalachar, Karthik Fine Arts, the Surya festival in Trivandrum, the Khajuraho festival in Konarak, the Bharath Cultural Integration festival in Delhi and Mumbai, the Mahabalipuram festival in Madras, Natyanjali Festival in Chidambaram, and for the International Dance Alliance. She has also given performances in many cultural centres abroad. Dance critics have acclaimed her performances as "Poetry in Dance" . She was awarded the titles "Natya Kala Ratna" and "Singar Mani" for Bharatha Natyam and "Yuva Kala Bharathi" and "Kalaimamani" for Kuchipudi. She is an "A" grade artiste in Doordarshan in both Bharathnatyam and Kuchipudi. She is the daughter-in-law of the reputed play-back singer Smt. S. Janaki. Some Reviews... Uma's Bharathnatyam recital was filled with beautiful abhinaya combined with creative imagination. - 'Dinamani' Uma with her charming stage presence gave proof of her hard work and dedication through her Kuchipudi performance. Bama Kalapam was a major piece and was performed with a lot of confidence and grip. - Nandini Ramani 'The Hindu' Uma's Bharathanatyam recital for the 'Pallavothsava Festival' in Mysore was 'Moving poetry'. She is an artiste par excellence. - 'Star of Mysore' The Music Academy presented Uma Murali Krishna's Kuchipudi recital during the December annual festival. Uma fully justified her selection by a mature recital in flawless technique. It was a visual delight to watch this comely dancer negotiating the curves peculiar to Kuchipudi. - T. S. Parthasarathy 'The Indian Express' Uma's Bharthanatyam recital for Tamil Sangam was a treat to the eyes. From the start to the finish Uma danced each item with sincerity, beauty and involvement... - 'Dinamalar' Bright, Bold and Beautiful Uma danced with gay abandon. The fine presentation of the items evoked intense appreciation from the audience. - Subbudu 'The Statesman' New Delhi Uma's performance for the 'Joy of Freedom' at Kalkshetra was of expectedly high standard. With her eloquent Bhava's Anga Suddha, suppleness of limbs and depth of feeling, Uma executed joy in her every movement. Not surprisingly with her solid foundation and long years of training in Bharathanatyam and Kuchipudi, she could capture immediate audience attention appreciation. - 'The Hindu'

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