Becker possesses an eye, a feel, a love, and a knowledge of movement which she imparts to a splendid ensemble of
dancers.
This sample suggested that (Ms. Becker) can translate (Rumi's) verbal imagery into motion…"Doorways"…was only for
five dancers, but their gatherings and dispersals implied that a whole community was present. And the way Mr.
Detrick combined flowing melodies with steady but unassertive percussion rhythms reinforced the choreographic
sense of people moving onward without anxiety.
Becker offers up a palpable spirituality that must
capture something of the original appeal of modern dance.
Her quiet intensity made her always compelling.
…This solo and duet, because of their relative simplicity, the clear relation of emotion to movement, and the
restrained eloquence of the performing - rise above their traditional subject matter. Becker, a modest and very
sensitive performer, really does make her outcry seem imperfect, aborted - stifled in her body the way terror
can stop a scream already rising in the throat.
(In "Kindred"), propelled by the elements of crisis and
resolution, the choreography becomes a story that must be told.
Again we had power, ideas, attention to detail, and stimulating groupings given smooth movement and free
transitions. The extraordinary work of the dancers themselves…is strongly to be celebrated.
Becker's full-length piece (Naming) gave further proof
of her original voice.