Quotes on choreography by Robert E. Cleary:
"...a vivid dreamscape of life in Whoville...(dancers) leaped, cavorted and twirled, conveying a sense of innoncent joy without being cloying." –Harriet Brown, The Capital Times
"...showcases a frantic pair who begin a relationship from two benches. Zorn's...musical style fits Cleary's firey and riveting choreography." –Tom Alesia, The Capital Times
"...featured balletic movement interrupted by abrupt rebellions of body parts." –Sara Freeman, Isthmus
"...highlights: Cleary's Water Music piece found Kanopy's six resident dancers engaged in free loopy swings." –Susan Kepecs, Isthmus
Quotes on guest designer, David Quinn:
"...and cited as "the best fashion show we've ever seen" by Deborah Quilter in Dance Spirit magazine. Dance View featured one of his costumes on its cover. ...His costumes have earned critical acclaim and have been described by Jennifer Dunning in the New York Times as "stylish." He was featured in Ballet Review magazine: "Quinn made...dancers...look elegant and eviably free." The Village Voice reports his work as "never at a loss for fresh fantasy."
"...marvelous costumes are cartoonlike without being caricatures." –Harriet Brown, The Capital Times
Quotes on choreography by Lisa Thurrell:
"Winter's Eve conjures a sense of vivid, childlike celebration, a welcome frission of joy in a season that can devolve all too easily into saccharine sweetness and consumerism." –Harriet Brown, The Capital Times
"The most interesting fragments of Kanopy Does Metallica were Unforgiven and Welcome Home (Sanitorium), both by Lisa Andrea Thurrell. Thurrell also choreographed the evening's first piece Miserere. The work stresses the fragility of the human body and self-reflection. But it is the choreography's sensitive dialogue with Arvo Part's music that brigns together human and divine." –Claudia Tatinge Nascimento, Isthmus
"...The Maw, Thurrell's five-part expressionist take on medieval miracle plays, was a choreographic coup." –Susan Kepecs, Isthmus
(as danced by Ede Thurrell) "...offered lyrical images of strength and supplication. Thurrell's body seemed sculpted by the light, etched out on its blood-red dress... As Persephone, Thurrell was pure power and pure vulnerability at once... Thurrell appears to draw energy up from the earth." –Sara Freeman, Isthmus
Quotes on Kanopy Dance Company:
"Patterson's (guest artist) residency is just another in a long stride of Kanopy's accomplishments...Kanopy is prospering as Madison's resident modern dance company...Thurrell sets the tone for the ensembel, making Kanopy a place where dedicated artists can thrive." –Sara Freeman, Isthmus
"Kanopy's collaboration with composer Vicky Tzoumerka-Knoedler was a resounding success. I applaud the freshness of its concert... May future collaborations yield equally rich results." –Sara Freeman, Isthmus
"Inspired, wicked dancing by Christine Angevine and (Ann) Chrstiansen framed an astonishing performance by (Robert) Cleary..." –Susan Kepecs, Isthmus
"The arts may be endangered in America's new war, but Kanopy is wielding an inspired weapon - the rediscovered power of modern dance." –Susan Kepecs, Isthmus
Quotes on Madison Boychoir:
"It is a pleasure to report that the boys are singing better than ever... It is a testament to the ability of Dan Krunnfusz...that this group sang with such assurance, tonal quality and, most important, beauty." –John Aehl, Wisconsin State Journal