"Ms. James unleashed
her wonderfully nutty storytelling and sense of humor fully in Animal
Songs, a suite of dances set to her own scores and music by
Donovan, Kate Bush and the delicious Yma Sumac. A highlight was
"Gophoria," a syncopated, uninhibited romp danced with
infectious comic abandon..."
- Jennifer Dunning, The New York Times
"Lacy James' dance
style is versatile and full of changes and holds within itself...the
integration of a visible lightness with an enigmatic earthbound
quality. The focus of the dancer was directed far into the distance.
She conveyed to the audience the human search for absolute unboundedness
and freedom."
- Neu-Ulmer Zeitung
"Among the most notable dances w[as] Lacy James' Swan.... James, who seems to find particular inspiration
in the animal world..., is discovering a fine, distinctive voice
in her choreography. As refined and dense as her Kate Bush
score, James' movement is also lushly romantic and poised, creating
a concise fable of attraction and appearances."
- Brad Rosenstein, Philadelphia City Paper
"The dances that
made the strongest impression were the ones that broke from
the norm. Lacy James' Swan was notable for its moments of quiet."
- Nancy Goldner, Philadelphia Inquirer
"some of the best
work came from newcomers. Lacy James choreographed, performed
in, created the music and provided the costumes for her piece loosely
inspired by the life and death of gorilla guru Dian Fossey. Silverback is an intriguing group work threaded
through with earthy tribal rhythms and passionate anger....her overall
choreographic voice is an original and striking one."
- Brad Rosenstein, Philadelphia City Paper
