JEFF DAVIS

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The choreography by Jeff Davis, executed expertly by Chelsea Retzloff and Randy Burd, in particular, was creative and engaging. I did not expect to find so much dance in the Old West, but I was thankful that the show gave an avenue to such grace of movement."

                                                                                                      

                                                                                                              - My Entertainment World

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Embracing a more nostalgic style—to delightful effect—was Jeff Davis’s “My Angelina,” set to the music of Harry Belafonte. Davis’s choreography had a swinging, flowing quality that perfectly matched the laid back, island feel of Belafonte’s score, with mambo influences tingeing its classic jazz foundation. Particularly creative was the use of partnering within the piece, as Davis smartly crafted partnering phrases between the male dancers in addition to male-female duos.   

                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                   -Alison Durkee

 

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Jeff Davis’s “My Angelina” premiere enraptured the audience with a set design of island bliss—a wine bottle, crate, and red rose—intertwined blissfully to the voice of Harry Belafonte’s Caribbean essence aligned with that of the dancers’ playful, stress-free partnerships.                                 

                                                                                                      -Dominique Robinson

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“FRENCH TRiO.” Embodying a 1960s Parisian vibe through its blend of 60s social dance steps and “cool” isolated movements, the piece had a distinct classicism that stood out against the evening’s more modern takes on jazz.

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"Romantic Moonphase" A modern-day Giselle Act I without the intense drama. The bench was one of the reminders for me of that ballet. However, it was the chemistry of dancers, Jeff Davis and Alice Pucheu, which sparkled. Each person had a chance to demonstrate their particular skills and then dance as a pair. Mr. Davis gave us clown-type moves with fantastic quick steps. The prop allowed the act to be three-dimensional and I thought was a nice addition to the already thrilling performance. Interestingly, Mr. Davis was the choreographer and a great showman.

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                                                                                                                         - Marsha Volgyi - Broadwayworld.com

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Millionaire’s Holiday, choreographed by Jeff Davis, used classical jazz to bring its story of a mid-century hotel’s inhabitants to life, with Davis’ charismatic performance in the piece being a particular Standout!

                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                  - Alison Durkee, Critical dance.org

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"This tiny hamlet boasts of an Ichabod Crane (Jeff Davis) who is a sweet prince in the making" 

                                                                                                  

                                                                                                                    -Jane Vranish, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

 

 

 "A dramatically tight "Dream Ballet," strongly led by Jeff Davis!"   

                                                                                                  

                                                                                                   - Jane Vranish, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Thursday, June 21, 2007

 

 

 

"Jeff Davis expertly shouldering the initial rebellion and growth of the son's role"

                                                                                                   - Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post Gazette

 

 

 

"The daring heart of "Carousel" is in the afterlife, danced with feeling by Christa Capone, with zesty support by Jeff Davis."

                                                                                                   - Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 

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"Davis performed superhuman lifts behind the rising, and falling, tide of a blue silk cloth "pool." 

                                                                                                  

                                                                                                   - Jane Vranish, Post-Gazette Staff Writer

 

 

"Jeff Davis offered nuanced portrayals to excellent original music"  

                                                                                                 

                                                                                                   - Mark Kanny, TRIBUNE-REVIEW 

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