In our fast paced world which changes daily, media and press are paramount to the survival of dance companies, artists, and the arts at large. Below are some samplings of press reviews about Shana Simmons Dance's projects and choreography. More media can be found under the REEL and IMAGES tab.
PRESS:
OBJECTIVE I (2015):
"Shana Simmons’ level of choreographic sophistication is what sets her apart from other dance-makers of her generation. Red Rover, Red Rover was no exception. The trio was Simmons’ finest achievement to date. The work had everything: a clean, analytical structure that required a deep understanding of choreography; unpredictable choices that surprised the audience; and high-level partnering skills not often seen in Pittsburgh." --Adrienne Barr Totino
"Shana Simmons’ level of choreographic sophistication is what sets her apart from other dance-makers of her generation. Red Rover, Red Rover was no exception. The trio was Simmons’ finest achievement to date. The work had everything: a clean, analytical structure that required a deep understanding of choreography; unpredictable choices that surprised the audience; and high-level partnering skills not often seen in Pittsburgh." --Adrienne Barr Totino
PASSENGER (2014):
"Simmons and the dancers succeeded in both educating and entertaining the audience, another challenging feat...With streamlined choreography, skilled dancers, exquisite costuming and well-suited sound, everything about the piece worked. Simmons not only sparked my interest in the subject matter, but also had me longing to get back to the Aviary and learn more." --Adrienne Barr Totino, The Examiner
Coal Hill Review: http://www.coalhillreview.com/dance-review-passenger-by-shana-simmons- dance/
"Simmons and the dancers succeeded in both educating and entertaining the audience, another challenging feat...With streamlined choreography, skilled dancers, exquisite costuming and well-suited sound, everything about the piece worked. Simmons not only sparked my interest in the subject matter, but also had me longing to get back to the Aviary and learn more." --Adrienne Barr Totino, The Examiner
Coal Hill Review: http://www.coalhillreview.com/dance-review-passenger-by-shana-simmons- dance/
RELATIVE POSITIONS (2012):
"But no one has ever explored a large communal space and its architectural peculiarities in quite this way...There were 13 commissions, so Relative Positions was treated as serious art designed to intrigue. But most importantly, the evening summoned its own collective synergy in a fine first effort, one that promoted Pittsburgh as a vibrant arts city." --Jane Vranish, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
"But no one has ever explored a large communal space and its architectural peculiarities in quite this way...There were 13 commissions, so Relative Positions was treated as serious art designed to intrigue. But most importantly, the evening summoned its own collective synergy in a fine first effort, one that promoted Pittsburgh as a vibrant arts city." --Jane Vranish, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
What is your...? (2009):
"It was a very fun and daring performance, because it did not stop at the people already on stage. The people who were still in the audience were also involved in the performance of the three dancers...Recommended."
-- http://www.gentblogt.be/2009/05/16/reverie-festival
"It was a very fun and daring performance, because it did not stop at the people already on stage. The people who were still in the audience were also involved in the performance of the three dancers...Recommended."
-- http://www.gentblogt.be/2009/05/16/reverie-festival