What the critics say...


One dancer not afraid of eloquent simplicity was Ms. Becker. . . This was this evening's loveliest performance.
Jack Anderson, THE NEW YORK TIMES

Becker possesses an eye, a feel, a love, and a knowledge of movement which she imparts to a splendid ensemble of dancers.

Phyllis Goldman, BACK STAGE

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.

Jack Anderson, THE NEW YORK TIMES

Becker offers up a palpable spirituality that must capture something of the original appeal of modern dance.

Diane Webber, DOWNTOWN EXPRESS

Her quiet intensity made her always compelling.

Jack Anderson, THE NEW YORK TIMES

…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.

Deborah Jowitt, THE VILLAGE VOICE

(In "Kindred"), propelled by the elements of crisis and resolution, the choreography becomes a story that must be told.

Anne Tobias, DANCEVIEW

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.

Bert Wechsler, ATTITUDE MAGAZINE

Becker's full-length piece (Naming) gave further proof of her original voice.

Phyllis Goldman, BACK STAGE