“In Octet, Michael Mao’s choreography captures
the brimming exuberance of Mendelssohn’s music, and his splendid dancers caught the lyrical sweetness of the music.”
New York Times
“America’s immigrant Choreographer brings 24 multi-racial dancers to his birthplace.”
Shanghai Daily
“Mao combines a distinctly personal blend of styles, dramatic themes and post-modern choreographic devices.”
Ballet News
Michael Mao’s choreography enters a refined domain of corporeal language, close to the refined subtlety of Alvin Nikolais or Martha Graham.”
El Naciónal
COMMITMENT AND POLISH
”Far from any uniform look, Mao’s dancers seem to be chosen for their individuality. Mao takes advantage of their strengths. The company performed the expressionist, elastic choreography with a wholehearted commitment and technical polish.”
Boston Globe
“If we dream while under anesthesia, we should only hope visions of the Michael Mao Dance troupe float in our heads. The mesmerizing dance company provided nonstop hypnosis Friday night while performing as part of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Artspree Series. They tumbled, jumped, rolled and sweated. The performance – as much pure athleticism as any Olympic event – blending with art to bring the two to new heights. The group, headed by acclaimed choreographer Michael Mao, brought modern dance to a level that can only be seen on some of the world’s most prestigious stages.”
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
