[Mikey Rioux] displays a gift for theatrically composed interplay...Rioux has an impressive choreographic vision.
— Lucia Mauro, Chicago Tribune
“Rioux’s fluid choreography always seems “right.” His ability to move bodies in ways that seem natural without being predictable is quite astounding.”
— Kristen Legg, Seattle Dances
“It’s full of wriggling and attitude and breathtaking leaps and catches..”
— Laura Molzahn, Chicago Reader
“...filthy/mockingbird, a work whose demands, both physical and mental, were massive...”
— Zachary Whittenburg, Dance Magazine
“Principals Bianca Cabrera and [Mikey] Rioux gave notably strong performances, with heat in their movement and fire in their limbs.”
— Brendan Kiley, The Stranger
“Seamless interweaving allows this work to shift and shimmer with care and intimacy. Billowing gestures transform time in a ritual of resolute connection.”
— ACDA adjudicator 2025