Selected Press
Selected Press
“Plumbs the psyche of historical and mythological dames, rendering them beings we can relate to: misunderstood, flawed, and human.”
— New York’s Flavorpill
“An enticing and eclectic mix… an original and energetic blend of styles.”
— Backstage West
“Middle-Eastern inspired dance troupe Desert Sin worked a magic on the crowd.”
— Village Voice
“The stunning beauty and skill of Djahari’s choreography…”
— LA Weekly
Project-Specific Press
Cloud Cuckooland
“I adore everything that Djahari Clark and Desert Sin do… fairy tales and mythology brought to life through theatrical dance and costume… badass and breathtaking.”
— Phantasmaphile
http://www.phantasmaphile.com/2016/08/cloud-cuckooland.html
“With intricate, inventive costumes, athletic, expressive dance, and a sprinkling of puppetry, Cloud Cuckooland furnishes a diverting evening of spectacle (and the occasional bird joke). And you don't have to sign away your heart to see it."
— CultureCatch
http://www.culturecatch.com/theater/cloud-cuckooland
“A multimedia mélange of music, dance, puppetry and aerial arts… The chaotically beautiful way in which these elements are combined creates an atmosphere of delirium.”
— BroadwayWorld
http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwdance/article/BWW-Review-CLOUD-CUCKOOLAND-A-STORY-ABOUT-DEATH-20160928
Musée des Femmes
“Titillating fusion of pan-ethnic dance, theatre, and vaudeville spectacle.”
— New York’s Flavorpill
“Unsettles and enthralls with its striking concoction of latex, glitter and pain. The atmospheric first act finds grim inspiration in a waxwork chamber of horrors, a merry-go-round of legendary women each trapped in her cramped cage.”
— LA Weekly
Desert Sin Selected Archive Press:
“An original and energetic mix of styles that makes for a delightful evening.”
— Backstage West
“Hypnotic choreography.”
— LA Weekly (2005)
“An absolutely enthralling and fanciful performance… awe inspiring imagination and talent.”
— Phantasmaphile (2009)
“Middle-Eastern inspired dance troupe Desert Sin worked a magic on the crowd.”
— Village Voice (2007)
“Exceptional.”
— ChicagoPride.com