"The Joyce Theater has seen many a dance troupe, but never one like this...this program is a fascinating one - filled with male bravura and female virtuosity - a feast for the eye."
- The New York Times
"American Indian Dance Theatre offers a rare illuminating theater experience; for once the audience's standing ovation was deserved."
- The Los Angeles Times
"The group's primal power has helped make these dancers and musicians a sensation from Tucson to Tokyo."
- The Wall Street Journal
" It was thrilling - the profound integration of dance, music and visual design all blended by the ancient symbolism and an almost touching respect for nature."
- Dance Magazine
" The energy, the joy, the colors of the show make a beautiful, often touching, and always spectacular moment in theatre!- Le Monde
" A hypnotic spectacle!"
- Chicago Tribune
" The Indian Triumph! Dance of elemental beauty and power that transcend the stage."
- The Washington Post
" The most amazing item in the program is the Hoop Dance. The physical dexterity involved is almost incredible. Impressive as this is, there are greater wonders to follow!"
- London Times
" The energy and exploration of a too-long unknown aspect of dance in America makes this program of utmost importance."
- The Denver Post
" Splendid dances that, transferred from their usual outdoor setting, make splendid theater. There is great virtuosity here."
- Boston Globe
" The company displays the pure physical magic of dance."
- Toronto Globe and Mail
" American Indian Dance Theatre has taken its performance traditions out of ordinary settings and placed them respectfully and dramatically in a theater. The effect is like holding a jewel up to the light. A mystical and exhilarating feast for the soul."
- Cleveland Plain Dealer
" A haunting program by the American Indian Dance Theatre-an evening way above folkloric clichés, one of memorable distinction."
- Philadelphia Inquirer