LUCKY Press Quotes

"With its bite seized formula, random but easily accessible content and the high level skills of choreographers and performers alike, Lucky Trimmer certainly did do Wales, and with satisfying aplomb too." Jane Oriel, Wales Arts Review, July 2016

"For ten years now the LUCKY TRIMMER team is moving freely between the genres with professionalism and a childlike unconcern." berlin poche, April 2014

"LUCKY TRIMMER, the legendary format for short dance." zitty, April 2014

"From choreographed clowning around to theatre-dance, in its cabaret-like atmosphere LUCKY TRIMMER sets no boundaries" Annika Burgess, EXBERLINER, April 2014

"Art and fun - a great combination that has proved successful for a decade. LUCKY TRIMMER, a revue that regularly features new short performances, has consistently been wowing people both on and off stage." tanzraumberlin, April 2014

"I had a distinct understanding that the secret ingredient and inevitable lesson in the LUCKY TRIMMER experience is this: Invite the world in. Embrace it. Share your perspective with it. Dance with it. Connect with it. Make it your family. Because the rewards are endless in what it will do for you and everyone around you. Which is to say, LUCKY TRIMMER changed my mind about dance, but also my approach to life." blogger and writer Paige Pahl

"With ten years in action, the curated LUCKY TRIMMER performance series has been selecting veteran and newcomer dance talent from around the world, showcasing their multifaceted pieces in short and snappy 10-minute sessions to aid mental digestion" sugarhigh, September 2013

"The something-for-everyone series LUCKY TRIMMER has found its niche as performance art made easy. If you're scared of being stuck in a nightmarish durational performance where people stare at the wall for hours, this is the night for you." Exberliner, April 2013

"Potpourri. Sensual effects with minimal means. Those who are open to choreographic surprises of all kinds, who are looking for an overview of the dance scene's newest projects and are also pressed for time, will appreciate the performance format of LUCKY TRIMMER...A must-see for anyone in a hurry, but who doesn't want to miss a thing." tanzraumberlin March/April 2012

"An enchanting dance surprise package." zitty 8-2012, 5-18 April

"Short-and-sweet contemporary dance acts. Twice a year, Berlin gets a little lucky. The 16th edition of the LUCKY TRIMMER contemporary dance series, perfect for dance fans with short attention spans, returns to the city this weekend. In the series' traditional fashion, nine dancers-chosen from amongst hundreds of entries from all over the world-will take to the stage to perform short-and-sweet pieces each lasting under 10 minutes. Adds a whole new meaning to 'flashdance'." sugarhigh, 3 June 2011

"Satisfying adventure into experimental dance." fashion wired daily

"A modern spin on the old cabaret format...hilarious." fashion wired daily

"Tour de force." tanzraumberlin