In recognition of her contribution to the fine art and has recently received the Doctorate from Utkal University, Orissa in January, 2012 for her life time contribution to the field of Indian Classical Dance.
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Some Press Comments
“There’s language in her eye, her cheek, her lip Nay, her foot speaks, her wanton spirits look out at every joint and motive of her body, Her body attitudes and movement of arms evoke the contours of miniature painting, and with her soft, rhythmic foot work, she writes love poems on the stageâ€.
By Eminent Writer/Journalist (Khushwant Singh).
The Hindustan Times
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Uma Sharma when in mood she regales audience with her on the spot upaj ang and improvisations from her amazing memory bank, quoting poems she has internalized over the years. Uma Sings, Dances ecstatically and excellent teacher of Kathak.
By Dr. Sunil Kothari.
The Times Of India
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“Uma’s moving Abhinaya to Sikh Guru’s Poemsâ€
Well, the miracle did happen and Uma Sharma gave one of her most inspired performances to date, evoking and imaging a Krishna who seemed to have as many faces and forms as there were Rasiks in the hall.
Shanta Sarabjeet Singh
The Hindustan Times
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“New vistas for Kathakâ€
It is in her presentation of pure bhav that Uma Sharma has achieved a tour de force. She held the audience enthralled with facial improvisations and gestures from the stage.
Uma Vasudev
The Times of India