J CHEN PROJECT
“ …duet was a gorgeous inspiration of the goddess Nüwa, and left the audience to wonder how the world would progress after the creation of this first human in their world.”
— Kristen Hedberg; The Dance Enthusiast 2022
“ Each woman in the cast channeled the energy of Rosie the Riveter, and brought forth a positive statement of female empowerment.”
— Samantha Burns; The Dance Enthusiast 2019
“ The show’s dancers are phenomenal, as is Jessica Chen’s choreography”
— Thomas Burns Scully; OnStage Blog; 2016
“ visceral ...emotionally charged movements and choreography.”
— Sarah Draugelis; The Huffington Post; 2015
“ ...gentle sensuousness, literally the touch-oriented nature... great ear for music... ”
— Eva Yaa Asantewaa; Infinite Body; 2013 & 2015
“ ...palpably driven by sincerity: each movement exists for a purpose.”
— Jennifer Thompson; Examiner; 2011 & 2013
“ She’s an artist. She’s an overcomer. She’s an inspiration. Jessica Chen is meant to dance”
— BLEEP Magazine; 2013
“ Leader, Visionary, Dancer, Choreographer, Artistic Director... Survivor”
— SinoVision TV; 2013
“ ...dance is her lifetime expressive voice.”
— Nia Austin-Edwards; Dance Enthusiast; 2013
“ ...threading movements together, and drawing elements of her life as an Asian American...”
— Tiffany Ayuda; Mochi Magazine; 2013 & 2016
“ ...encourages people to investigate their fears, dreams, curiosities, stories and memories.”
— Marissa Weber; Nosotros; 2011