Press
'Last Thursday, that care was most evident in the dancing itself, humble yet hyper-aware. Each piece contained echoes of the others — have we seen that pathway, that lunge, that embrace before? — in a way that seemed more intentional than incidental.'
SIOBHAN BURKE, The New York Times
SIOBHAN BURKE, The New York Times
'It was, for me, a somewhat cryptic performance, but the women seemed tied to their tools and each other in a way that felt affirmative — as if they were preparing to turn the lot into an abundant garden and initiating their work with an elaborate rite or prayer. Their faces, especially Kassabova’s, betrayed total immersion, and they seemed so enraptured by their movements that I found myself unable to leave, hooked and hovering, waiting to see what they would do next.'
Jillian Steinhauer, Hyperallergic
Jillian Steinhauer, Hyperallergic
'Tzveta Kassabova moves as if her limbs are only loosely joined to her body. It’s as though every impetus to fling an arm, hurl her chest forward, or kick out a leg then reverse her torso, sending that leg into a high arabesque, is simply part of the way she moves. Her quirky, somewhat dark Tim Burton-esque movement quality is all her own. It’s no surprise that Sara Pearson and Patrik Widrig used her improvisations as inspiration for Drama, which premiered last month.'
Emily Macel Theys, Dance Magazine
Emily Macel Theys, Dance Magazine
"Opposite of Killing" is one of the most impactful pieces I have ever seen. And the dancers were fabulous -- honest, clear, an ensemble with the perfect alchemy.
Kathy Adams, The Salt Lake Tribu
Kathy Adams, The Salt Lake Tribu
'"Bigodini,"made wonderfully imaginative use of the theater's odd layout.'
Jennifer Dunning, The New York Times
Jennifer Dunning, The New York Times
'There are a few forward-thinking choreographers like Tzveta Kassabova .... who meticulously craft high-quality performances.'
Amanda Abrams, Washington City Paper
Amanda Abrams, Washington City Paper
'The choreography and movement .... was astounding.'
Lisa Tibbetts, DC Theater Scene
Lisa Tibbetts, DC Theater Scene
'The highlight of the program was Kassabova's solo "Happy 29 of January."... Kassabova is an intriguing performer who brought me instantly into her world and I didn't want to leave.'
Kelly Hayes, Offoffoff.com
Kelly Hayes, Offoffoff.com
'By evening’s end, the stripped down space has been transformed in a performative tattoo of body-centered visual art, giving new meaning to the mid-20th century school of action painting/ Cho and Kassabova walk, drop, roll, all the while constantly marking up the stage floor and back wall.'
Lisa Traiger, D.C. Dance Watcher
Lisa Traiger, D.C. Dance Watcher
'Walton said of Kassabova's choreography of her ensemble piece, "it's a large group that moves non-stop. The patterns are amazing."'
Meg Tipper, Catonsville Patch
Meg Tipper, Catonsville Patch
'Tzveta Kassabova did a beautiful, live dance portrait full of subtle, expressive movement.'
Douglas Galbi, ode Street Tribune
Douglas Galbi, ode Street Tribune