With her very first steps on stage Leena Mohanty illustrates what a beautifully balanced dancer she is, totally at ease with rhythm and movement
Leela Venkataraman The Hindu
Leena's apparent low profile bearing hides deep inner resources of self – possession and a natural rhythmic authority
Leela Venkataraman The Hindu
The pure joy of Odissi
Leela Venkataraman The Hindu
With a quiet presence, Leena's primary asset lies in enjoying the dance and in being able to lose herself in any item
Leela Venkataraman The Hindu
Leena's dance was something else again. It gave out the scent of suddenly coming upon an exquisitely proportioned ancient monument hidden from view for centuries
Shanta Serbjeet Singh The Hindustan Times
Leena Mohanty's greatest asset is her joie de vivre which she transmits to her art
Sudhamahi Regunathan The Times of India
Leena's energy and verve were infectious
Sudhamahi Regunathan The Times of India
Leena's delineation of mudras was marked by clarity and her transition was effortless
Bibhuti Mishra The Statesman
Leena's striking sculpturesque poses and being near flawless on footwork was a delight to watch
Bibhuti Mishra The Statesman
Involved performance
Shani The Pioneer
Leena presented a dynamic and empowered vision of angika movement in Odissi. Each pattern was varied: each bhangi different
Shani The Pioneer
Grace knows no bounds
Chandigarh Tribune
In gay abandon
The Statesman
Leena's dancing is characterised by a flowing quality, chiselled postures and a gay lightfootedness that remains well anchored in rhythm