Press

“The women of Lineage Dance are powerful athletes who lift and support each other with grace and ease. They dance with heart-breaking sensitivity and infuse their performance with abounding joy.”

-Pasadena Star News (2007)

“Their joie de vivre is unmistakable and their dedication to making dance both accessible and relatable to audiences of all ages is praise-worthy. . . an ensemble of seasoned professionals for whom the phrase ‘poetry in motion’ can’t begin to describe the symmetry, strength, unity, grace and passion involved in conveying the energy of the human spirit. It’s truly the marriage of athletics and aesthetics with a captivating score running throughout.”

-American Chronicle (2006)

“Lineage is breathtaking to watch for the first time, and mesmerizing every time thereafter.”

-Pasadena Now (2005)

“Hilary Thomas’ modern-dance “Flowers” for the women of her Lineage Dance Company did achieve a sense of buoyant, serene femininity — maybe not what Petipa, Ivanov and Tchaikovsky had in mind 113 years ago but a glowing millennial equivalent.”

-Los Angeles Times (2005)

“Most notable in Thomas’ choreography were sculptural lines, good groupings, and strong individual performances… Each strong woman contributes her fare share of the dancing. Solos, duets, and ensemble work all reflect an energetic camaraderie.”
-Beverly Hills Outlook (2004)

“Excellent choreographer Hilary Thomas shows a tougher side of her repertoire, in “the Breath That Reminds Me” using quick, precise, strong movements in this story of existence’s tests.”

-Easy Reader (2004)

“Nobody danced with anything less than secure professionalism…Hilary Thomas offered a solo titled ‘Season Beyond Innocence that hid technique behind the convulsive, fearful actions of a woman working through the aftermath of some mysterious ordeal.”

-Los Angeles Times (2004)

“The Breath That Reminds Me’ was more intricate choreographically…with arm movements drawn out with subtle nuances, with hip movements that were gentle yet significant and set to the music in an interesting manner that blended the two together forever. The dance was fun and flirty yet substantial at the same time.”
-Danceview Times, D.C. (2004)

“Soulful femininity…unique spatial configurations”
-Los Angeles Times (2004)

“Another impressive performance was offered by Leslie Odom in Hilary Thomas’ spare ‘Open Arms.’ Seesawing between movement of collapsing body parts and emboldened leaps and spins, the solo showcased Odom’s capacity for nuance and accomplished athleticism.”
-L.A. Times (2004)

“Beautifully danced by Caterina Mercante, this was a deeply felt piece of choreography…the dance clearly showed a person unable to call her body her own and yet trying to control the part that was running away… The emotional content that came through tugged at one’s heart… It was poignant.”
- Danceview Times, D.C. (2004)

“Thomas herself dances Pandora’s brief character with all the naivety and curiosity that you would desire.”
-Danceview Times, D.C. (2004)

“They cleverly condensed lifts and ballet turns to fit inside the four-foot cube until one dancer escaped to the outside.”
-San Diego Theatre Scene (2004)

“Pandora opened hauntingly with Thomas gliding on wings of elegant curiosity, unleashing a box of – you guessed it, – five more excellent dancers ‘troubles’ and ‘hope’.”
-Easy Reader (2003)

“Sophisticated Spatial Design”
-Los Angeles Times (2002)