"Ramaa and her daughter Swetha danced in expert mirror synchrony and with remarkable detail" – Lewis Segal, Los Angeles Times, CA 2001

"Swetha, tall and statuesque, brought sublime grace and femininity to her dance.” – India Journal, CA, October, 2000

“An evening of outstanding Indian classical dance…  Swetha demonstrated great strength.”  – Laura Bleiberg, Orange County Register, January 2000

“Swetha dominated the stage with both her abhinaya and nritta proving herself to be a complete dancer.” - India Journal, CA, 1999.

“Swetha Bharadvaj depicted the female heroism of Goddess Durga, her able and agile portrayal delineating the veera rasa eloquently.” - Sruti Magazine, Madras, India, 1998.

“Dance she did, like she was born for just that.” - Viji Sundaram, India West, CA, 1997

“Their remarkable “Ardhanariswara” duet achieved the artistic fusion that took dance metaphor in to the realm of the spiritual.” - Lewis Segal, Los Angeles Times, CA

“She executed the quick footwork, sharp body positions, and delicate hand movements with accomplished precision and grace.” - Cymbal Magazine, CA

“She has matured into a true professional with her own distinctive style. Her deft footwork, combined with her artistic imagination, makes her a true prodigy.” - Society Magazine, Madras, India

“It was Bharata Natya of uncommon merit. She proved herself a prodigy who has grown remarkably well in artistry. Swetha combined alertness and artistry in her presentation making her movements with an effortless sense of timing and executing the adavus with telling precision. Swetha scored splendidly with her mime capability” - N. M. Narayan, The Hindu, Madras, India

“Swetha Bharadvaj is dancer extraordinaire.” - Aside Magazine, Madras, India

“Swetha danced confidently and unpretentiously, engaging her audience in the drama and excitement of the dance form.” - India West, CA

"Swetha's elaborate Dasavatara (10 incarnations of Vishnu) was breathtaking." - India West, CA 2003

"Dazzling Bharatanatyam performance ... the duo portrayed a whole range of emotions and stunning footwork throughout." - India Journal, CA 2003

“The second weekend brought fresh wonder.  Ramaa and Swetha Bharadvaj delighted with their interpretation of Siva-Nataraja, and His consort Sakthi. Swetha tackled the god's role with persuasively male body language ... Standout performance …” – Jennifer de Poyen, San Diego Union Tribune, CA, 2003

“Ramaa and Swetha brought to their duets beautiful lines, clear shapes and vivid mime … the last dance told a tale of lost and found love most picturesquely, showing once again the charm and skill of the Bharadvaj duo.” - Jennifer Fisher, Los Angeles Times, CA, 2002      

“This young virtuoso enacted the sacred texts and ancient myths of India with such technical mastery and charisma, she stole the show.” – Eileen Sondak, San Diego Union Tribune, January 2001

“Beyond the pleasure of Bharadvaj’s deft execution, the sweet shimmering antique vision she created reminded everyone that the most profound themes can be danced lightly, joyously and fill the eye as well as the mind.” – Lewis Segal, Los Angeles Times, July 2000

“She moves with such grace, like a lotus stalk in the wind” - Dr. Sunil Kothari, (noted dance historian), 1998.

“Swetha danced with agility, grace and tremendous physicality. …A treat to watch ” - Laura Bleiberg, Orange County Register, CA, 1997

“Swetha Bharadvaj brought vivacity and expressive detail to her portrayal of Goddess Parvati.” - Lewis Segal, L. A. Times, CA, 1997

“Dancer with innate genius…She came, she danced, she conquered” – T. S. Parthasarathy, Indian Express, Madras, India, 1987

“She displayed an incredible level of skill and artistry.” - Ananda Vikatan, Madras, India

“The dance proved a test of stamina and precision, which the young performer aced with ease and professional poise.” - Irvine World News, CA

“The grace, balance and technical precision of Swetha is truly amazing, topped only by her composure and charmed presence as a performer.” - Irvine World News, CA

“She explored the rhythmic complexity of Indian chanting and percussion in a completely absorbing demonstration of the power of movement.” - Elizabeth Zimmer, L. A. Times, CA

“Swetha is indeed a brilliant star in the world of dancing today. She is an inspiration not only to dancers but to all children pursuing any of the arts.” - L. A. India, CA