“AN-I-KAYA” - “gift of the body"
“an(n)” - “grace, gift” (Hebrew)
“i” (ə) – “of” (Persian)
“kaya” - “body” (Sanskrit)
The work of ANIKAYA is to transmit grace through the vessel of the body.
Reviews:
DNA India
MERLIN FRANCIS
Jan 2011
"A bouquet of dance forms for Bangalore"
Find divinity, find God, journey through the illusions of this world and finally, discover your true self. As you watch spellbound, there is no doubt you will emerge transformed in the sheer emotionality of Wendy Jehlen’s choreography.
Backstage
LISA JO SAGOLLA
July 2010
"ANIKAI Dance/Wendy Jehlen: Forest"
Wendy Jehlen is a captivating choreographer, with sharp musical sensibilities, an affinity for the natural integration of modern and world dance styles, and a deep sensitivity to the connections between human body movements and moods.
Press
The Hindu
ANJANA RAJAN
April 2007
"In the Realm of the Heart"
When the U.S.-based Wendy Jehlen goes on stage, you know you are in the realm of the heart.
The Hindu
RUPA SRIKANTH
October 2002
"A Journey of Discovery"
Her dance style is contemporary without its customary abstractness. The movements had an inbuilt rhythm and mood, often accompanied by symbolic gestures in sign language. The costumes bordered on the austere without any embellishments and this helped keep the focus on the well choreographed, tightly knit movements that were executed with discipline and professionalism.