“Venice Film Festival!”
“Jazz Plus was largely responsible for saving the first days of Israeli television. In the Venice Film Festival there is just one movie found worthy to represent Israel, and that is a film by Ilan Eldad called Jazz Plus.”
—Davar Hashavua
“Total Dynamite”
“. . . amazing technique and involvement. . .This is a high-spirited, enthusiastic ensemble company with dynamic force and invigorating energy.”
— Albuquerque Journal
“Superb Entertainment
Braun himself is amazing – when he moves, he seems to curve and ripple right across the stage, his flow interrupted by sudden pulsations, springs, skimming jumps with tricky footwork in flight . . .meticulously designed and carefully orchestrated dance scheme.”
-Edward Ricco, Independent Newspapers
“ . . .wild variety of items . . .slick in preservation . . the young dancers generate a bright rhythm and energy, with hard-driven, taut backing from a seven piece band . . .organized by Shimon Braun, director and choreographer of the troupe, in efficient show-biz terms . . .the most innovative and imaginative dance to emerge from street culture since the Lindy-hop…”
-Clement Crisp Financial Times London . Frankfurt . New York
“Jazz Plus”
Is soulful . . .spicy . . .spectacular . . .original.”
—De Telegraaf Amsterdam
“The Royal Festival Hall is resounding with WAVES”
breaking with force against people who have been clever enough to check out this brilliant new dance company from the USA.
Waves is a group of less than a score of dancers, plus musicians, who break and pop, belly dance and flip across the stage with a succession of breathtaking works that at times defy description and leave you floundering for phrases. How can you describe such a swift attack and such energy? The only thing I suggest is a visit to the South Bank before they go on Saturday night, for Waves certainly have a lot to offer, and their youthful joy in their performance is most infectious too.”
— London Daily Telegraph
“‘WAVES’: Resounding”
“If the energy had been any higher at last weekend’s performances at the Shubert of WAVES VII, by the 25-member troupe from Shimon Braun’s Jazz Dance Center, the theater might have ignited”
- Laura Fortenbaugh Welcomat
Lightning strikes again! Waves VI Shimon Braun’s stunning jazz dance production will present three encore performances filling the Shubert Theatre with their enthusiasm and innovative style Feb. third, fourth, and fifth.
One never forgets the rare times when one is part of an audience that unanimously explodes with shouts of joy. This happens at the ends of virtually all the numbers (in the middles too), as the electrifying WAVES technique of mixing dance with theatre literally engulfs you rill you want to leap up and “yayy!
Mr. Braun’s choreography is positively uncanny, creating a nifty mosaic that is truly a visual art.
For a positively thrilling evening, definitely make WAVES.”
-HJH Philadelphia Speedlier