Reichlin’s choreography is conceptual and also comes from a deeply personal need to communicate. In her critically acclaimed works The Tennis Dances (’79) and Urban and Tribal Dances (’90-’92), Reichlin uses metaphorical imagery and draws movement and music from different cultures, evoking the awareness that we are all related. The Baggage Project (’10-’11) was inspired by her husband Alfred Desio’s death and the realization of how we all carry a strong connection to those who have passed on like baggage, but in a positive way. The project included multiple works, the most well-known being “Tap Dance Widows Club”, a 50′ film with live dance interwoven. This suite, like many of her works since The E-Mail Dances (’96-’98) shares her innovative integration of dance, narration and technology, often with audience interaction, more recently with the site specific Al’s House (‘13) including recordings by the guests on their phones. Our newest works include the recently premiered Reboot! Reboot!, also recorded as a film, still being edited (2021), reimagining’s of 4 of Urban and Tribal Dances recorded as a film (2020), the exciting sci-fi Invasion (’15-’16) and A Jewish Child’s Story (’16-’17), created with the help of the Bruce Geller Memorial Prize and weaving in Reichlin’s background and her grandparents’ immigrant experience.

We are also known for our strong Family programming. Our concert focus appeals to a wide range of ages and are accessible and engaging on multiple levels for dance enthusiasts and families alike. Included are The Patchwork Girl of Oz that tours across the country, The Better To Bite You With, and excerpts from our signature work The Tennis Dances.