Photo by Bill Cameron
“Janczewski employs an expressiveness and engaging use of tension and release. His dances, even when exploring difficult topics, highlight an element of beauty and compassion.”
— Sheila Regan, Star Tribune
“His gentle choreography in ‘Thermal‘ provided an experience to marvel at the human body and all it is capable of.”
— Sheila Regan, Star Tribune
“Janczewski uses big, broad and dramatic gestures to convey a range of abstract narratives and evoke honest, heart-on-his-sleeve emotions.”
— Gary Peterson, Minnesota Mist
“A wonderful display of physicality and elegance, demonstrating the skill that has made ARENA founder and artistic director Mathew Janczewski one of the most prominent choreographers in Minneapolis and a rising star in the dance world.”
— Linda Shapiro, City Pages
“Addictive to watch, and throughout there are glimpses of luxuriant motion.”
— Lightsey Darst, MNArtists.org
Listen to “A Choreographer’s Process“, TPT’s MN Original Episode Featuring Mathew Janczewski.