I was greatly moved by your dancing and vocals, as well as that of your students in the recent Diwali Celebration, I attended in Toronto and Parliament Hill, Ottawa. Undoubtedly, The Hindu Community in Canada is making a wonderful and important contribution to Canadian society. Passing down the dances and songs of culture and faith to the next generation is so important to the Hindu community in Toronto as well as to enrich our cultural diversity.
I congratulate you on the great work that you do in both your performances as well as your teachings. Please accept my best wishes for your continued success.
Monte Solberg PC, M.P.
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration
December 5th, 2006
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The couple Mr Hemant Panwar & Vaishali Panwar has delighted the Guyanese audiences across the country with their intense, energetic and gracefully entertaining performances since they have been in Guyana.
Mr Panwar, as the “ Dance Teacher” or Guru at the Indian Cultural Centre has executed his task with great professionalism, care and concern for his students. He has nurtured his students and trained them to the best of his ability, and this is evident in the quality of their performances presented in the productions such as “ Parampara” and “ Shakuntala” in October 2005. These two outstanding productions, Choreographed by Mr Panwar and Mrs Panwar have thrilled Guyanese audiences and have developed in them a greater appreciation for Kathak Dance and Music.
Mr. Manjoor Nadir
Minister of Tourism, Industry & Commerce
October 21st, 2005
I know the Panwar couple, Hemant and Vaishali, since August 2003. The couple appeared together on the stage in Georgetown (Guyana) on several occasions and on each such occasion created a good impression by their aesthetic and sophisticated presentation. Each of their performance in Georgetown was spellbound and greatly appreciated by Guyanese; some of them fully understand finer movements of Kathak. The duo Hemant & Vaishali with their background, good taste and dedication contributed immensely in popularizing kathak in Guyana.
Hemant who has been teaching kathak at the Indian cultural Center since September 2002, set very high standards in imparting knowledge of Kathak to students. Vaishali in her own right is a very fine artist who has fine technique and approaches dance with a commendable understanding.
I extend my good wishes to them for their future endeavors.
Avinash C Gupta
High Commissioner of India
Georgetown, Guyana
March 24th, 2005
I take great pleasure in thanking you Hemant and your partner Vaishali for taking part in the sixth international Artist for peace “sangeet yatra”- A journey through classical Indian Dance & music, which was held in the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur from 14th to 18th February 2001.
The workshop, Kathak Dance – when Music is transmuted into form , which took place under your and Vaishali’s guidance turned out to be an absolute success for all participants. All of them enjoyed tremendously dancing this for most of them totally new dance form. This was certainly due to professional expertise of both of you and your very obvious pleasure in teaching.
That the workshop participants did not only enjoy the session but became so enthusiastic that most of them volunteered to be in the little show which you choreographed for us, was another prove of your talent to enthuse your students.
I enjoyed very much working with both of you and am still touched by the beauty and gracefulness of your dance performance.
Wishing you all the best for your future personal and professional life.
Urusla Maria Ruser
Founder
Artists For Peace
Berlin, Germany
April 17th, 2001
Dear Vaishali,
The Dance Drama “Aayo Phir Se Diya Jalaye” Presented by you and your Partner alongwith Bal Bhawan Children was highly appreciated by the Honorable Prime Minister of India Sh Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Honorable Minister of Human Resource Development, Sh Murli Manohar Joshi and all other guest and specially the children. Bal Bhawan extends it heartfelt thanks for your effort in making the program of Children’s Day a big success. Thanking you once again.
Dr Madhu Pant
Director
National Bal Bhawan
January 12th, 1998
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