“Patterson has a voice, that ever-elusive thing, and whatever the future of ballet may be, choreographers like her will always have a place in it.”

“Patterson has emerged with a powerful and poetic individual voice.”

“The most thought-provoking images…. As many do, but few so well, Patterson blended off-center modern movements and classical ballet technique with quirky yet fluid arm gestures and angular extensions.”

“I got a strong jolt of engaging creativity that took me by surprise and made me want more.”

“Quietly Walking, by Gina Patterson was a polished balletic masterpiece. Unlike the other works of the night, which seemed to need a little more time to reach their full potential, Quietly Walking had indeed arrived. It was a complete work, refined from start to finish”

“Quietly Walking” is an arresting, cinematic vision from start to finish.”

““You Are Here” is the surprise of the program, though. At first, it seems it may be a rambling, aimless piece. But quickly, Patterson, artistic director of Austin’s VOICE Dance Company, kicks the work into a higher emotional gear. Forceful and swirling, it is as if she has somehow harnessed breath itself; gasping, panting, sighing. It is an endless series of surprises.”