Press & Acclaim

“…a jazz concert for the eyes”
The Globe and Mail

“Fundamental to the success of Decidedly Jazz in the élan of its dancers. But equally important is the company’s devotion to its cause: furthering jazz music and dance in a manner that is always accessible, consistently entertaining and frequently inspiring.”
Calgary Herald

“You listen. You look. And you say yes. That’s what music should look like.”
Calgary Herald

“…the Canadian troupe displayed absolute precision.”
Chicago Sun Times

“…emotion-charged triumph.”
Financial Post

“…one can’t quarrel with the energy, the skill and athleticism…”
The Globe and Mail

“Moments of physical magic that have always been present in DJD’s works came together in a seamless marriage of music and movement that left the audience awestruck.”
Western Living Magazine

“But there is a lot more to the Decidedly Jazz formula than exceptional choreography. Other essential ingredients include the appeal of the dance form itself and, of course, very strong jazz dancers.”
Dancers in Canada magazine

“…technique, vitality and character to burn.”
Edmonton Sun

“…this Calgary company brings powerful choreography, clean style and amazing energy to the stage.”
Edmonton Journal

“One of the most astounding, and profound fusions of dance and live jazz I have ever thrilled to!”
Action Magazine, Calgary

“…thoroughly enjoyable, high energy combination of dance and music that obviously leaves the crowd spirited and inspired.”
Dance Connection magazine

“…entertains simply by the ingenious way it moves through an amazing variety of styles…and the audience…gave standing ovations both nights.”
Dance International Magazine

What our peers say

“I was thoroughly excited when I saw DJD the first time about a decade ago. I find this company to be one of a handful of dance groups worldwide that genuinely understands the history of jazz and can create work that expresses the true energy and life of both the music and the dance. They truly are a rare find in the international community.”
Heather Cornell, Artistic Director, Manhattan Tap, New York

“Alberta is lucky to be able to claim DJD as one if its own. They have a long-standing reputation for artistic excellence and their creative and high-energy shows should be experienced by many more audiences across the country.”
Brenda Heatherington, Theatre Manager – The Arden Theatre

“When I worked with DJD, I became aware of a group of highly talented dancers who were making subtle and daring forays into innovative ways of dancing and improvising in jazz dance styles.”
Daniel Nagrin, D.F.A., H.D.L., Professor Emeritus of Dance

I was very impressed with what I saw. This is a company doing their own work with energy, and precision in the realm of jazz dance with flair of real professionalism.”
Matt Mattox, Perpignan France