What the press has said:

Bob Boross reviewed our November 2008 dance concert in his Jazz Dance E-News....read more

What audience members have said:

"We both loved the performance; it was far too much fun! We walked out of there totally energized; we had to WALK home. Thank you for letting us know about it. Can't wait for the next one." — Vivek Bandhu, November 2009.

“Congratulations and thank you for inviting me to enjoy your wonderful endeavors. It is great to see you supporting the jazz idiom and I look forward to see choreographers develop and continue over time.” — Renata Celichowska, Director, 92nd Street Y Harkness Dance Center, May 2008

“I totally loved the show. Every performance was outstanding, and there was not a weak link. It almost made me want to take up dancing. Count me in for November.” — Danny O’Gallagher, May 2008

“Congratulations for producing another wonderful show. The lighting this year was spectacular and added so much to everyone's performance. The sound was also very good. The pacing was amazing.” — Lisha Lercari, May 2008

“I want to tell you again that I loved your recent show. It was a great mix - just as you promised in your opening remarks. I can't wait for the next one!” — Lisha Lercari, November 2007

“I thought every dance was so well done, upbeat and crisp…really inspirational for one not often drawn to dance.” — Jim Christerson, May 2007

What choreographers have said:

"It was such a pleasure presenting work in the NY Jazz Choreography Project. The production is always run in a smooth, organized, professional manner, making it easy to invite industry colleagues and friends. And the audience is enthusiastic, making it a terrific venue to try out new choreographic ideas and discover what works." — Arron Racheal Masters, June 2008

“Choreographing for the NY Jazz Project has been most rewarding for me as a way for me to present my students and have them experience performance presentation and utilize the training they have received and their dedication to dance." — Bob Audy, June 2008

“What a great way to showcase pieces in New York City. By being a part of the NY Jazz Choreography Project showing I am proud to have choreographed a number that I only thought might be received well. This organization gave me a chance to see that I was correct..” — Francis J. Roach, June 2008

“Thank you for inviting me to participate in this concert. I feel as if a door has opened for me!” — Elise Caldwell, May 2007

“I just wanted to thank you for the opportunity to be here. It’s such a wonderful and worthwhile experience to put shows like this together.” — Christopher Liddell, May 2007

What workshop participants have said:

"Alan Spaulding’s partnering class is a rare opportunity. It inspired the partner work in my latest piece for NYJCP, and gave me the know-how to pull it off. Thanks, Alan!" — Christopher Liddell, June 2008

"The theatre dance workshop I attended gave me new ideas and perspective on some great strength and technique exercises; it was a perfect dancer's workout." — John-Paul Nardecchia, June 2008

“Just wanted to thank you again for setting up the partnering class last Sunday. I had so much fun and would love to take more if it's a possibility. I think I'm hooked.” — Katie Resch, February 2008