Awarded the "Sangeet Kala Ratna" and honoured as Pandita,
Uma Dogra is the senior most Ganda Bandh Shagird of Late Guru and world renowned Kathak maestro - Pt. Durga Lalji of the Jaipur Gharana. 
One of the leading exponents of Kathak dance herself, Uma Dogra has been enthralling the audiences all over India and abroad for more than three decades now. Uma´s work expresses the subtle distinction between the literal translation of the lyrics and mature, evolved transmutation of music into movements. Uma´s dance is very traditional and classical but at the very same time a language of strong self expression.
Today Uma is the foremost and most widely respected Kathak soloist, choreographer and teacher.
Uma Dogra, a big name in the field of art, was here to give surprise to the people of Jammu with her splendid performance.
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh
I, sitting at the feet of my goddess, beseech her to allow the sound of ghungroos to forever resound in your feet – and to always fill your soul with unforgettable inspiration. Mother bless Uma ... with undying prayers. . .
Shri Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, Legendary Odissi Guru
Uma Dogra performed various dance pieces , her portrayal of Hori “Na Maro Shyam Pichkari” enthralled the audience and left them spell bound.
State Times, Jammu
“Uma’s dance is vibrant, expressly energetic and precise. She is able to translate the intricate rhythmic configurations through her feet with unassuming ease and that is what makes her dance beautiful.”
Pt. Nikhil Ghosh, Tabla Maestro
The intensity of personal feelings and the conspicuous abhinaya ang in Uma Dogra’s dance recital inundated the stage with tender human and artistic emotions which made today’s programme unique experience.
