REVIEWS

"(Andriana) is doing important work in her field... as a researcher, teacher, and performer. She presented an excellent lecture demonstration to my students on Middle Eastern social and ritual dance... the combination of her performance in full costume and the student performance she quickly orchestrated at the end of the session was truly a kinesthetic and rich experience for the students... (at another event I coordinated...) she gave an exceptional class involving history, performance and movement... the students were so excited about the class that I have put in a proposal to hire Kristina for the Spring 2003 semester at Rice University to teach a semester course in Middle Eastern dance..."

- Rebecca Valls, Director, Rice Dance Theater, independent performer, Professor, Dance & Dance History, Rice University, University of Houston, October 12, 2002

Kristina's vast knowledge of the diversity of Middle Eastern dance comes through in her delightful and thorough presentations. She brings the details to this little known art form and dances with enthusiasm and precision. Houston is lucky to have such an authority!

- Nancy Galeota-Wozny, MA, CFP, Board Member, C. G. Jung Educational Center, June 2002

"The state event was a big success thanks to your artistic contribution"

- Gaye Greever McElwain, Director of Marketing, Texas Commission on the Arts, November 26, 2001

"Thousands and thousands of thank you’s for the fabulous variations you designed of Salome’s Dance of the Seven Veils! ...you really brought Salome’s mysterious dance to life for our audience emphasizing how richly the subject of Salome is open to interpretation.

Kristina, I’ve gotten so many rave reviews about Sunday’s program-people loved the entire experience, and felt that we offered them new perspectives from which to see the exhibition. I deeply appreciate all of the care, thought, time, and energy... you put into making this program such a special event. Again, my sincere thanks for such a delightful program. I look forward to working with you again.

All the best-"

- Margaret Mims, Public Programs Manager, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, November 21, 2001

"Your artistry will be long remembered after all the speeches fade from memory over time. ...I am sure that I speak for all who have heard and seen your performance this evening that we have been entertained by the best this city has to offer..."

- Ashoke Nath, Director & Gala Chair, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston, June 16, 2001

"Thanks to people like you [our] event [was] a great success. You have helped us over and over in making our dream come true. Your generosity has been unconditional and unlimited."

- Hodah Kardoush, Grand Opening Chair, Arab-American Cultural Community Center, April 5, 2001

"Well-received... I think I speak for us all when I say that we enjoyed it very much."

- "Tames Conference & World Cultures Through the Arts", Christopher Rose, Outreach Coordinator, Department of Middle Eastern Studies, University of Texas at Austin, February 27, 2001

"We at Young Audiences consider ourselves blessed to have you on our artist roster... Kristina I can’t tell you how many wonderful comments I have received about you during the year. Schools love the interaction between you and the children. Teachers have been pleased by your willingness to meet any special needs or requests... thank you for all of your hard work!"

- Bridget Anderson, Executive Director, Young Audiences of Houston, May 22, 2000