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 School Workshops“Thank you for another great day, the children really enjoyed it and learnt so much. Look forward to seeing you again next year!” Jan Brown, Raleigh School, March 2010 “Thank you for all your wonderful work with the children, they thoroughly enjoy it - as did we and their parents enjoy the presentations.” Niamh Mahon, Longacre School, March 2010 “We thoroughly enjoyed your involvement in our Hindu Day. The girls loved the dance and, in the time given, I thought the end result for each group was excellent. We do hope that we will be able to book you next year.” Ruth Wallace, Head of RS, Tormead School, November 2009 “Just a quick email to let you know that we have just had a parents open evening to view our beautiful rangoli patterns that we did with you during our India Day. They loved the patterns and were very complimentary.” Jo Impey, Castlewood Primary School, July 2009 “Just wanted to say a Big THANK YOU to you for a most wonderful day today. The children really enjoyed it and I feel got a real flavour for Indian life and culture. Lu and myself also had a lovely time – can’t wait to look at the photos tomorrow.” Ramona Brown, Shalford Infant School, June 2009 “Thanks for your great workshop the other week, the kids really enjoyed it and could remember loads of what you'd taught them.” Antonia Farino, Raleigh School, March 2009 “Thank you so much for today. We had lots of positive feedback and I think the afternoon was very successful.” Gemma Phillips, Potters Gate School Dance Festival, March 2009 “Everyone found the day absolutely delightful. The activities were at the right level and the pace enabled the children to stay well focused. The end of day performance was very well put together and the length just right for our younger children. It was also great that every child had something to wear. The children were very positive about the experience and keep referring back to the photos taken.” Patricia Beechey, Headteacher at Oatlands School Weybridge (Kala Arts), February 2009 “I just wanted to send you a message to say thank you very much for a really great day! Everyone said they'd very much enjoyed the day and we hope to see you back at Batford sometime.” Laura Butler, Batford Nursery School, Hapenden, November 2008 “The workshops were a great success. Thank you for all your input.” Sarah Bradley, Belmont Pre Prep School, May 2007 “Excellent value for money.” Janette Bilson, St Nicolas Primary School, Nov 2006 “The girls all had a marvellous time and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.” Mandy McVean, RE coordinator and workshop organiser “Thank you once again for posing for us for our life drawing class yesterday. The children thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon.” Virginia Ray, Abinger Common School, March 2005 Children’s Birthday Parties“Thank you for the wonderful party yesterday. Everyone enjoyed it so much!” Petra, Paul and Joanne, February 2010 “What a wonderful day we all had. Thank you so much. I knew it was going to be good but never imagined it would all run so smoothly – you worked so hard. Once again thank you for a wonderful day.” Ann Timlett & family, October 2009 “Thank you for making Caitlin’s birthday party really wonderful - she and all her friends had a fantastic time - she has been practising already!” Alana Gardner, January 2009 “I just wanted to say a hearty thanks for a lovely party today. Janvi is already listening to her CD!” Sonia Shankla, December 2008 “The girls did enjoy their tie-dying and had a great party! I'm really grateful to Louise ... she did a brilliant job ...” Caroline Beresford Pratt, November 2008 “It was a fabulous party – thank you so much for making it such a special occasion. All the girls had a fantastic time. I was very impressed how you managed to remember their names and keep them all focussed and engaged for the whole time.” Charlotte Bradbury, October 2008 “I wanted to thank you for the wonderful party you gave Priya on 6th September. All the girls enjoyed themselves and Priya had the best time of all. What a great idea to get the parents involved too. Priya and I love her CD and we play it often.” Namita Oades, September 2008 “Thank you for teaching me and my friends Bollywood Dancing. I really enjoyed the party and I hope you did too.” Gemma 8, June 2008 “Thank you so much for such a wonderful party. I was so impressed and loved all the touches you made to it. I really think it is one we are all going to remember and most importantly Skye absolutely loved every moment of it.” Chloe Lander, February 2008 “Thank you for working at Phoebe’s 9th Bollywood party. It was a great success and we have had a lot of positive comments about the party. Phoebe really enjoyed it.” Louise and David Wyatt, April 2007 Bollywood Classes for Adults“You have been a fantastic instructor, gentle but firm, fun but professional with a lovely kind manner. Everyone is always very complimentary about you.” Deena Goff, Cranleigh (Beginners Class) “I just love Bollywood dancing!” Caroline, UniSPORT, Dec 2009 “Shalini's Bollywood classes are a real find! She's an excellent teacher, explaining everything very clearly as well as demonstrating the moves. We learn a new dance every couple of weeks as well as going over dances we've already mastered. In the classes, I'm using muscles I didn't even know I had and am really beginning to tone up. In addition to the satisfaction that comes with learning a new skill, this is a really fabulous way to keep fit at any age.” Sheila, Kirdford (Improvers Class) “The Bollywood hour goes so fast. Learning a new dance and getting lost in the music is a great way to exercise brain and body without even noticing. Its fun and expressive and it always leaves me feeling so much better.” Linda, Guildford (Improvers Class) “I love my Saturday mornings; they are the highlight of my week. Shalini is an excellent teacher and we are all learning so quickly. It's the most stimulating way to keep fit and make lots of new friends at the same time!” Sue, Petworth (Improvers Class) “I really look forward to the class each week and enjoy both the music and learning new dances. I never knew that exercise could be such fun.” Lesley, Shamley Green (Advanced Class) “I thoroughly enjoy my weekly Bollywood dance class. Shalini is an excellent teacher who makes everyone feel that they can dance by providing a fun, interesting and very stimulating session. It's also a fantastic way to keep fit!” Julie-Ann, Cranleigh (Advanced Class) “Thanks for introducing me to your delightful Bollywood dancing classes in Cranleigh. The dancing is great fun and energetic without being repetitive or competitive like so many other classes. Many of the dances tell a story, making the sessions fascinating. My balance, posture and suppleness have improved immensely and as a result, I feel more poised and feminine.” Louise, Chilworth (Advanced Class) “Early last year a friend asked me to go with her to try out a Bollywood Dance class. I enjoyed it so much I have been going ever since, not only is it great exercise but it is also a lot of fun!” Susan, Chiddingfold (Advanced Class) Performances“This is just to say Congratulations on how lovely the parade was. All your hard work (and worry) really paid off. I had lots of great positive comments on it from people in the crowd. Our friends who came thought is was fantastic and really enjoyed the atmosphere. Well done.” Deena Goff, Cranleigh Resident, November 2009, Cranleigh Lantern Parade “Many thanks for Saturday, Poppy really enjoyed and loved it. Everyone enjoyed it so much and are now seriously thinking of taking up Bollywood dancing. Thanks once again for making it special.” Ramila Lancefield, Hen Party, August 2009 “Thanks Shalini for your fabulous performances on the day. They were brilliant and so well received. I thought the young girls who wore black were amazing.” Emma Treeby, Cranleigh Project Co-ordinator, Cranleigh Initiative, May 2009, Spring Into Cranleigh “I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful duet you presented last night – we were delighted to include it in the programme. Please pass on my congratulations to your dancers for a very strong performance. They were both incredibly polite and conducted themselves very professionally all day. They really were a credit to you.” Sophie Amstell, Youth Dance Strategy Manager, South East, December 2008 “Bollywood Bites was a brilliant night ....” Angela Basker, November 2008, Bollywood Bites “Just a little note to say 'Thank you' for Saturday. We all enjoyed it very very much. Lots of people have commented how well it was organized.” Kala Jay, November 2008, Bollywood Bites “I want to say I saw Holly Raffe’s amazing dance choreographed by you a couple of weeks ago – it was FANTASTIC and probably the best student performance I have ever seen at Glebelands. So well done – and thanks for being so brilliant!” Margaret Lawrence, Head of Music, Glebelands School, May 2008 “Many thanks for the brilliant projects you have run for us and for bringing your vibrant dance troupe to The Scoop. This was definitely one of the highlights of the week.” Nicky Goulder, Executive Director, Create, September 2007 “Thank you so much again for a fantastic day! I thought it was absolutely amazing and the most successful family day that I have been to. Please pass on my thanks to the dancers as well, they were brilliant!” Rachel Healey, Project Manager, Create, August 2007 “Your group of Bollywood Dancers were a great hit at my wedding and everyone is still talking about them!” Nagina, July 2007 “Thanks so much for everything on Saturday evening. Your Bollywood dancers were fantastic and so many people commented on how well they did. Your dance instruction session was brilliant; you coped so well with us all! It really got everyone into the spirit of things.” Ali Hereward, Longacre Summer Ball, July 2007 “Thank you so much for performing on Saturday evening – your dancing is fantastic!” Heather Johnson, June 2007 “Your performance was thoroughly enjoyed by all those who attended our family celebrations.” The Acharya Family, July 2006 Charity Events“Thanks so much for Saturday - you are a beautiful dancer - it's a real treat to watch you - your face is just so expressive! So many people commented on how much they appreciated you describing the movements too. So a big thank you from us!” Sue Ransley, Kirdford Village Hall Fundraiser, March 2010 “Just wanted to say a big thank you for all your support and hard work for last evening at Kirdford. The opportunity to perform makes all the difference to one's wish to dance, to enjoy and share it, and get better at it! Your dancing is inspiring and your dedication and support to Saffire is very much appreciated.” Vicky Thompson, Saffire Dance Fundraiser, March 2010 “I just wanted to thank you for last night. Your dancing was magnificent and made the evening for me. Watching you and Ellie do Magical was literally that and Blossom's Song was very moving.” Sharon Duggan, The Cranleigh Contemporary Choir and Friends, April 2009 “Thank you so much for your beautiful dancing on Friday night which went a long way in helping us have a very successful evening…and raise money for the project at Luteugo Secondary School in Uganda.” Sue Knight, March 2008 “Thank you for your support as judge for the British Red Cross Dance for Life event on Saturday evening. The evening would not have been possible without the team of judges who has the hardest job of the evening!” Laura Deacon, British Red Cross, May 2007 Community Workshops"Shalini is a very encouraging teacher, warm and patient; working well with our extended age range and abilities. We had lots of exercise through dance, lively music to get us moving and creative opportunities to develop themes and ideas. We had so much fun! Knaphill De Vyne Dancers, Workshops for ages 50+, Woking, May 2009 "... we were taken step by step through our first Bollywood dance under the excellent instruction of Shalini Bhalla.” Read the whole review. Grace Murray, ThreeWeeks, August 2008 "I have loved dancing for you over the past few years. There is something very free and natural about Bollywood for me which I’m sure is about your teaching." Holly 17, Dance Student, July 2008 "We have received excellent feedback from the councillors and there are already requests for a similar event in the future! Congratulations once again for all your hard work, we could not have made it such a successful event without you." Susannah Evans, Projects Assistant, East London Dance, March 2008 “As always the children loved your workshops at our annual summer school.” Beccy and Emily, August 2007 “Thank you for introducing me to Indian dance. I really enjoy it!” Katie 16, Dance Student, June 2007 “I really enjoyed it because after having my baby I didn’t think I had the energy to do things like Indian dancing.” Participant, Create Building Bridges, April 2007 “I have learnt new skills to show my sisters in dancing, movement, rhythm.” Participant, Create Building Bridges, April 2007 “You have taught me so much about Indian culture and dance. Thanks for everything.” Kat 13, Cranleigh Youth Club Member, February 2007 “Thank you for teaching us about India and bringing all the lovely foods and art things for us – you’re the best!” Briony 9, Cranleigh Youth Club Member, February 2007 “Thank you very much for coming to teach the dancing at our Guide meeting. The girls really enjoyed it – even those who are not natural dancers!” Carol Ramplin, 1st Wonersh and Bramley Guides, February 2007 “[The Bollywood dancing] was a fantastic evening. We all dressed up and a professional dancer came to teach us the skills.” Hilary Dyson, Jam-Free WI, quoted in The Guildford Magazine, January 2007 “The lady that taught us was nice and kind because she explained the moves slowly, and she didn’t shout.” Haverline 11, Participant, Capital Carers, London, October 2006 “We had a great time!” Kath Wittam, Capital Carers, London, October 2006 “Young people are always keen to meet performers and they enjoyed it when Shalini gave a short performance of Indian dance.” CPS Play Worker, Create Performing Pictures, August 2006 asmâkam - the quest“... a beautiful soundscore of intermingled western and Indian music ... The dancing is superb.” Read the whole review. Jackie Fletcher, British Theatre Guide, August 2008 “Very moving and thoughtful – dancing and music was excellent.” Zoe Jacobs, July 2008 “Novel and exciting” The Savages, July 2008 “The entire show was incredible and so well thought out.” Anonymous, July 2008 “Thoroughly enjoyed it.” Jackie Trusty, July 2008 “Innovative and stimulating.” Graham Causey, July 2008 “Fascinating to learn about language, dance and culture.” Eileen Slater, July 2008 “The show exceeded my expectations – I didn’t expect to be moved in such a personal way.” Cheeku Bhasin, June 2006 “Good music, brilliant dancing. Better than expected by far.” Roz Piper, June 2006 “Excellent – very emotional!” Katy Gower, June 2006 “Highly professional standard, dedicated artists – a wonderful, lively atmosphere created.” Mrs E Hamilton-Jones, June 2006 “A double-sided mirror performance; extremely explicit with portrayal of thoughts, views, emotions.” Anonymous, June 2006 |
