REVIEWS
"My favourite on the programme was a pair of excerpts from Peter Davison's Cirque D'Amour...these two snippets were a pleasure. Davison himself dances in the first section with the excellent Jennifer Aiken and a chrome ladder, which is inventively manipulated – he steadies it, she climbs it, they both tilt and counterbalance it in uncanny ways, and they trade off managing the thing in the midst of some extraordinary partnering."
—Tim Martin—Dance Europe Magazine
"A bit of fancy closed the evening. Peter Davison, utilizing his past as a circus and street performer, had his dancers fully and playfully explore various props, most inventively a two legged ladder on which a man and a woman climbed, suspended themselves, and toyed with weight, balance, and space... Like the best of the pieces presented, it fulfilled what it set out to do and then some."
—R. Pikser—Theater Scene, New York
"ODT's public performance was such a beautiful and diverse selection of pieces. From the two-person Baroque juggling act to the
physical theater of the operatic love letters to the graceful beauty of a duet set in a dark theater with a single light held
by the dancers to a unicycle-riding and roller-skating piece that reminded me of Luc Besson's futuristic film The Fifth Element,
ODT displayed such a wide variety of talent. There was something for everyone in the performance. The feedback I have received
has been positively glowing. I could not be more pleased with Objectivity Dance Theater and would highly recommend them to
any presenter looking for a diverse, accessible and beautiful dance performance."
—Mandy M. Maass—Executive Director, Southwest Montana Arts Council
"I loved "OBJECTIVITY!" It is a carefully crafted labor of love that is always entertaining and pure pleasure to watch. Whether presented in historical context, abstractly or as theatrical characters, there is always a keen sense of humor with subtle expression. Performances are bold and passionate, with a consistently thrilling command of professional technique in many areas: Classical Ballet, Modern Dance, Partnering, Choreography and Juggling many objects both alone and together.
Comments from the audience included, 'I LOVED this show. Please bring them back!' And we will."
—Jan Justis, Director, Salida Theater Group/ Jan Justis Dance Company, Salida, Colorado
REVIEWS
"My favourite on the programme was a pair of excerpts from Peter Davison's Cirque D'Amour...these two snippets were a pleasure. Davison himself dances in the first section with the excellent Jennifer Aiken and a chrome ladder, which is inventively manipulated – he steadies it, she climbs it, they both tilt and counterbalance it in uncanny ways, and they trade off managing the thing in the midst of some extraordinary partnering."
—Tim Martin—Dance Europe Magazine
"A bit of fancy closed the evening. Peter Davison, utilizing his past as a circus and street performer, had his dancers fully and playfully explore various props, most inventively a two legged ladder on which a man and a woman climbed, suspended themselves, and toyed with weight, balance, and space... Like the best of the pieces presented, it fulfilled what it set out to do and then some."
—R. Pikser—Theater Scene, New York
"ODT's public performance was such a beautiful and diverse selection of pieces. From the two-person Baroque juggling act to the
physical theater of the operatic love letters to the graceful beauty of a duet set in a dark theater with a single light held
by the dancers to a unicycle-riding and roller-skating piece that reminded me of Luc Besson's futuristic film The Fifth Element,
ODT displayed such a wide variety of talent. There was something for everyone in the performance. The feedback I have received
has been positively glowing. I could not be more pleased with Objectivity Dance Theater and would highly recommend them to
any presenter looking for a diverse, accessible and beautiful dance performance."
—Mandy M. Maass—Executive Director, Southwest Montana Arts Council
"I loved "OBJECTIVITY!" It is a carefully crafted labor of love that is always entertaining and pure pleasure to watch. Whether presented in historical context, abstractly or as theatrical characters, there is always a keen sense of humor with subtle expression. Performances are bold and passionate, with a consistently thrilling command of professional technique in many areas: Classical Ballet, Modern Dance, Partnering, Choreography and Juggling many objects both alone and together.
Comments from the audience included, 'I LOVED this show. Please bring them back!' And we will."
—Jan Justis, Director, Salida Theater Group/ Jan Justis Dance Company, Salida, Colorado
REVIEWS
"My favourite on the programme was a pair of excerpts from Peter Davison's Cirque D'Amour...these two snippets were a pleasure. Davison himself dances in the first section with the excellent Jennifer Aiken and a chrome ladder, which is inventively manipulated – he steadies it, she climbs it, they both tilt and counterbalance it in uncanny ways, and they trade off managing the thing in the midst of some extraordinary partnering."
—Tim Martin—Dance Europe Magazine
"A bit of fancy closed the evening. Peter Davison, utilizing his past as a circus and street performer, had his dancers fully and playfully explore various props, most inventively a two legged ladder on which a man and a woman climbed, suspended themselves, and toyed with weight, balance, and space... Like the best of the pieces presented, it fulfilled what it set out to do and then some."
—R. Pikser—Theater Scene, New York
"ODT's public performance was such a beautiful and diverse selection of pieces. From the two-person Baroque juggling act to the
physical theater of the operatic love letters to the graceful beauty of a duet set in a dark theater with a single light held
by the dancers to a unicycle-riding and roller-skating piece that reminded me of Luc Besson's futuristic film The Fifth Element,
ODT displayed such a wide variety of talent. There was something for everyone in the performance. The feedback I have received
has been positively glowing. I could not be more pleased with Objectivity Dance Theater and would highly recommend them to
any presenter looking for a diverse, accessible and beautiful dance performance."
—Mandy M. Maass—Executive Director, Southwest Montana Arts Council
"I loved "OBJECTIVITY!" It is a carefully crafted labor of love that is always entertaining and pure pleasure to watch. Whether presented in historical context, abstractly or as theatrical characters, there is always a keen sense of humor with subtle expression. Performances are bold and passionate, with a consistently thrilling command of professional technique in many areas: Classical Ballet, Modern Dance, Partnering, Choreography and Juggling many objects both alone and together.
Comments from the audience included, "I LOVED this show. Please bring them back!" And we will."
—Jan Justis, Director, Salida Theater Group/ Jan Justis Dance Company, Salida, Colorado
THE ARTISTS
Jennifer Aiken, raised in Arvada, Colorado, began her dance training at the Arvada Center with Christina Noel, Eve Paris, and Lisi Elsey. She attended Colorado College, where she trained with Debra Mercer and received a BA in History/Political Science. While at Colorado College, she had the opportunity to perform with the California Ballet, Opera Theater of the Rockies, and at the American College Dance Festival, performing in Hanya Holm's
Capers and Doris Humphrey's
Soaring. Jennifer began her professional career with Boulder Ballet, becoming a principal in 2003. There she performed contemporary works by Robert North, Peter Davison, James Wallace, and Lance Hardin, and numerous classical roles. In 2009, Jennifer was praised by Dance Europe Magazine for her performance at the
Ballet Builders Showcase of New Choreography in New York City. She has been a company member with BRIAH Danse, David Taylor Dance Theater, Dawson Wallace Dance Project, and Zikr Dance Ensemble, and is currently
a company member of 3rd Law Dance/Theater. Jennifer is also an accomplished costumer, having designed and built numerous costumes for Boulder Ballet, 3rd Law/Dance Theater, Littleton Dance Academy, and Dawson/Wallace Dance Project.
Peter Davison, raised in Santa Monica, California, began his performing career when he learned to juggle at age 12. While in his teens, Peter performed around Los Angeles as a busker, and he was cast as a juggler in the movie
Xanadu with Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly. In 1982, Peter won first place at the National Juggling Championships and became a founding member of the trio Airjazz, which pioneered a unique style of performance mixing juggling, dance, and theater. Airjazz appeared at venues such as the Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, New Zealand International Arts Festival, Hong Kong Arts Festival, and
The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Since the 1990's, Peter's solo performances include the Carmel/California Performing Arts Festival, Cincinnati Playhouse, Utah State Arts Tour, Seattle's Moisture Festival, 5-3-1 Festival of New Juggling and Object Theatre in Finland, Chicago Contemporary Circus Festival, and the CBS, BBC, and Fox TV networks. From 2004 to 2015, Peter was Co-Artistic Director of Boulder Ballet, where he choreographed numerous works for both the company and students. His choreography has also been performed by Ballet Nouveau Colorado, Saint Paul Ballet, and the Colorado Shakespeare Festival, among others, and he earned the 2009 Ballet Builders Award from New Choreographers on Pointe in New York City.
THE ARTISTS
Jennifer Aiken, raised in Arvada, Colorado, began her dance training at the Arvada Center with Christina Noel, Eve Paris, and Lisi Elsey. She attended Colorado College, where she trained with Debra Mercer and received a BA in History/Political Science. While at Colorado College, she had the opportunity to perform with the California Ballet, Opera Theater of the Rockies, and at the American College Dance Festival, performing in Hanya Holm's
Capers and Doris Humphrey's
Soaring. Jennifer began her professional career with Boulder Ballet, becoming a principal in 2003. There she performed contemporary works by Robert North, Peter Davison, James Wallace, and Lance Hardin, and numerous classical roles. In 2009, Jennifer was praised by Dance Europe Magazine for her performance at the
Ballet Builders Showcase of New Choreography in New York City. She has been a company member with BRIAH Danse, David Taylor Dance Theater, Dawson Wallace Dance Project, and Zikr Dance Ensemble, and is currently
a company member of 3rd Law Dance/Theater. Jennifer is also an accomplished costumer, having designed and built numerous costumes for Boulder Ballet, 3rd Law/Dance Theater, Littleton Dance Academy, and Dawson/Wallace Dance Project.
Peter Davison, raised in Santa Monica, California, began his performing career when he learned to juggle at age 12. While in his teens, Peter performed around Los Angeles as a busker, and he was cast as a juggler in the movie
Xanadu with Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly. In 1982, Peter won first place at the National Juggling Championships and became a founding member of the trio Airjazz, which pioneered a unique style of performance mixing juggling, dance, and theater. Airjazz appeared at venues such as the Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, New Zealand International Arts Festival, Hong Kong Arts Festival, and
The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Since the 1990's, Peter's solo performances include the Carmel/California Performing Arts Festival, Cincinnati Playhouse, Utah State Arts Tour, Seattle's Moisture Festival, 5-3-1 Festival of New Juggling and Object Theatre in Finland, Chicago Contemporary Circus Festival, and the CBS, BBC, and Fox TV networks. From 2004 to 2015, Peter was Co-Artistic Director of Boulder Ballet, where he choreographed numerous works for both the company and students. His choreography has also been performed by Ballet Nouveau Colorado, Saint Paul Ballet, and the Colorado Shakespeare Festival, among others, and he earned the 2009 Ballet Builders Award from New Choreographers on Pointe in New York City.
