Reviews
“To his own increasingly ferocious (and gorgeous) music, choreographer Kristopher Estes-Brown took six dancers to their limits. Titled “distance, intimacy, and other observations,” these young men and women had to trust and help one another through multiple physical challenges. The sense was that matters are urgent and isolation an unhappy option.”
John Schneider, Writer
The Shepherd, Milwaukee
“Kristopher Estes-Brown is one of the most important, most gifted, most demanding, choreographers I’ve ever had the privilege to experience. Once again, one of the most compelling dance pieces I’ve seen. Truly original, memorable, and stunning to watch. Brilliant stuff.”
Dana Seeley, Writer
Freelance Dance Critic
“The choreography suggests, excitement happens in the body as much as the mind. Estes-Brown puts the dancers’ upper and lower bodies in conflict with each other. When the dancers appear askew and off-balance the audience feels that.”
Anne Kniggnedorf, Writer-
KCUR (NPR)
“The dance community needs to take note of emerging choreographer, Kristopher Estes-Brown. His work is fresh and thoughtful. His musicality is poetic. I found myself smiling during the entire performance of Concept Zero Dance Theater.”
Angel Mercier, Program Director
Midwest Trust Center
“Working for Kristopher was such a pleasure of mine. He lead the group of dancers in a professional manner with high expectations, yet was positive and offered moments of comic relief to the intense rehearsals which is always appreciated! He valued each artist’s unique sense of movement and choreographed to their strengths without sacrificing his intentions as a choreographer.”
Nadio Iozzo, Dancer
Alberta Ballet and Kansas City Ballet
“With his daring, technically honed dancers, his creations are wildly imaginative and highly designed with an ever apparent sincerity behind each movement.”
Audra Sokol, Program Director
Freelance Dance Critic
"The Second Voice, by Kristopher Estes-Brown, set the tone with symbiotic fluidity between dancers Samantha Huebner and James Kirby Rogers, the seamless movement rarely separating, a miniature universe contained in the two"
Libby Hansen, Writer
KC STUDIO
"As the director of the Companhia Jovem de Dança do Porto, I had the immense pleasure of witnessing an extraordinary creative process led by a truly remarkable choreographer, Kristopher Estes-Brown. The work developed with our dancers was not only artistically compelling but also deeply innovative and inspiring.
From the very beginning, the choreographer approached the process with a unique sensitivity and vision, encouraging each dancer to explore their individuality while contributing to a powerful collective expression. The result was a transformative journey — not only in terms of the final performance but in the growth and confidence it instilled in every member of the company.
I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to have collaborated on this project. It was a privilege to see our dancers so engaged, challenged, and uplifted through this exceptional experience."
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Teresa Vieira, Director
Companhia Jovem de Dança do Porto