Sarah Bush Dance Project’s Rocked By Women.
Press Reviews:
“Sisterhood of Rhythm”, review of Rocked By Women in the SF Bay Guardian, May 2014
“[The dancers] performed with an intuitive grace, passion, and an almost delirious delight at the choreography’s lush physicality.”
“Rocked became a weighty yet explosive expression of the power of an indomitable spirit and embracing courage.”
“Rocked is a warm, skillfully created, and generous show that just might become a Mother’s Day tradition.”
– San Francisco Bay Guardian
“The Music of Our Lives”, review of Rocked By Women in The Huffington Post, May 2014
“The genius of this piece lies in its depiction of a journey that will be familiar to some, foreign to others, but that draws us all in with the seductiveness of the music, the vivacity of the dancers, and the austere and nimble staging.”
“Bush is as adept at choreographing heartbreak as she is at erotic communion.”
“[Rocked By Women] would reverberate just as powerfully in an opera house as it did in the intimate Dance Mission Theater.”
– The Huffington Post
Critic’s Choice – “Rock Out with Mom”, preview in The Monthly, May 2015
“The piece resonates like a bell with the joy, confusion, struggle, and heartaches that most of us experience on the way to adulthood.”
“Rocked is vibrant and nuanced dance theater.”
– The Monthly
Here’s what audience members had to say:
“AMAZING SHOW! Truly inspired by the unique roles, styles, and perspectives brought by each dancer in the Sarah Bush Dance Project … no better way to honor the powerful this mothers day!”
“Loved it SO much!!! I am 55 and you took me back to the wonderful awakening to women’s voices and experience. Thank you, thank you. So glad you honored Cris and Holly and all the others!!!! So happy to be alive and experience your powerful and glorious dance.”
“People were swaying, clapping and yelling at times during this celebration of dance. The love between these young dancers bleeds off that stage. THANK YOU for the gateway into Mother Day’s Weekend!!”
“Those of us who were an integral part of Women’s Music owe Sarah Bush a deep thank you for her dance project, Rocked By Women. Classy, conscious, heartfelt, and hot. I’m sure it is the only tribute of its kind in the world. Thank you, Sarah.”
“I think it’s an important work and a major contribution to the women’s movement history.”
“We were rocked! Go see Sarah Bush Dance Project rock their hearts out.”
“Your production is living inside me, my spirit is dancing and my voice is singing…”
“Inspiring artistry, beautiful dancing and amazing music.”
“mamalove & music & multitudes of magnificent women inspire and keep me steady on my path. Sarah Bush, you are one among them. thank you for your masterful, magical storytelling on stage today. you rock!”
“Wow! My family enjoyed every second of the rocked by women performance!! Brilliant!! As my mom said ‘that was just amazing!'”