Reviews

Venue Magazine (Janis Claxton Dance)

“She has assembled a group of four fine dancers, who share a lightness, delicacy and precision ideally suited to her choreography, a combination of the ethereal and the cutting. Eloquent, gimmick-free dance at its best.”

Dance Theatre Journal (Choreographer, Dancer, Teacher)

"From the first breath Claxton holds us with her presence. Using only the most vital elements the work is about finding freedom in movement. Nothing more, nothing less."

Arts Reviewer - Erik Burnett-Godfree (Skin Beyond Skin)

“...a captivating combination of high-energy fluency and arresting calm‚ delivered with compelling conviction…”

Ballet Magazine (Blue)

“The dancing was meticulously controlled but on the edge of breakdown... Claxton held the stage effortlessly for the 25 minutes of her piece.”

The Observer (Blue)

“...has the taste and texture of real loneliness.”

Donald Hutera, Dance Now (Blue)

“A fully felt, intelligently crafted slice of heartache.”

The Herald (Blue)

“Claxton's finesse as a performer anchors us”

Venue Magazine (Choreographer, Dancer, Teacher)

"She has a compelling stage presence and a distinctive choreographic voice."

Resolution! (Burning Centre)

"Burning Centre gave us a sustained display of strength and grace..a sense of ritual invocation and aspiration.Sure, clear-sighted and effective."

Dance Europe (Burning Centre)

"Janis Claxton's solo Burning Centre was stunning. Grounded and strong, she is certainly someone to look out for on the dance circuit."