Toronto Fringe Festival 2010

"Choreographers Meghan Cafferky and Geordan Coupland open the show with “Insignia,” a nicely crafted ensemble dance for four women that switches dynamics effortlessly as it simultaneously hints at the menace of regimentation."

"Amazing movement... If you’re a fan of urban and contemporary dance you’ll enjoy the show."

" A diverse and solid show. The highlights include Andrea Spaziani's Sum Of Parts, danced by Geordan Coupland and Meghan Cafferky."

Jon Kaplan, Now Magazine

"In a trio titled Brain Pain by Gita Harris, the dancers moved through fragmented gestures, much like through filmstrip frames. Their white shirts, red suspenders, funky bow ties and running shoes opened the door to cartoon-like surprises, like chewing on a flower. Their commitment to their characters allowed us to trust all things bizarre.

The hour concluded with The Domino Effect, where seven dancers spun, dropped and slid across the space, openly supporting each other with easy eye contact, laughter and cheering. After the final bow, as the performers danced and grooved off the stage, I felt an overall positive vibe in the audience. We all shared a good time."

Katya Kuznetsova, Merge Zine

"The Alias Dance Project teams up with Solid State Breakdance and Valerie Calam to create a contemporary urban dance showcase that will blow your mind." 

Monica Heisey, She Does the City

Toronto Fringe Festival 2009

"How To Make A Mix Tape A series of five pieces, eclectic in mood and style, shows off the talents of their dancers and choreographers.  Highlights: Meghan Cafferky and Geordan Coupland's Coming Through In Waves, a flowing, well-coordinated piece that conjures up the image of serenity."

Jon Kaplan, Now Magazine Best of the Fringe Festival

 "...impressive and inspired choreography.   The dancers all display strong technique, with choreography heavily influenced by breaking, hip hop and contemporary styles. Lots of small isolations mixed with muscular holds that make you go “ooh!” and “ow!” at the same time."

Crystal Wood, Mooney on Theatre

"This group is exploratory and creatively envelope-pushing.  Five diverse scenarios interpret ideas or situations. There is mayhem; athletics, superb synchronization and ingenious composition.   I visualized fear, regret, compassion, inter-personal relationships and human angst all being interpreted. Effective lighting and background sound are major contributors to accentuation of the overall appearance.   The comedic finale that reflects on color preference left the audience in an upbeat mood. One need not be an expert or a dancer to appreciate this innovative effort."

Terry Gaisin, Ontario Arts Review

Montreal Fringe Festival 2007

“It was a delight to see Toronto's Alias Dance Project in the four-part A Night on the Fourth Floor…The quality was unanticipated. The company demonstrated a technical sophistication often lacking in developing contemporary dancers, and because the technical framework was solid, the dancers were able to embrace a more complicated choreographic structure."

Katherine Greenway of the Montreal Gazette

“On a mission to take in as much dance and physical theatre this Fringe as is humanly possible, I popped into Alias Dance Theatre’s A Night on the Fourth Floor. Holy moley. This troupe of seven women (based in Toronto) presented four emotive, evocative and technically impressive contrasting pieces.

Decoded rocked my world. Combining modern dance techniques with hip-hop, it made for a thrilling finale. All in all, I found it hard (and I’m serious here) not to jump out of my seat and bust a move of my own.

As well as being technically great dancers, these women are also great actors. They tell their stories generously and with visceral depth. Go see the show. They deserve your dollar.”

Sarah Pearson of indyish.com

Toronto Fringe 2008

“If you are interested in the Fringe’s new dance initiative, this is one to see…” 

David Balzar The Eye Weekly