Judith Lynn Hanna, PhD, senior research scholar in the Department of Dance at the University of Maryland, and critic for Dancer and Dance Magazine, gave this review of "The Oasis":
"Without a doubt, the six-year old Ancient Rhythms Dance Company presented a unique, first-rate theatrical embodiment of traditional and evolving Middle East dance movement and culture... McLane not only dances beautifully but instills the craft and art of Middle East dance in her students. Evidence shone through in the dance narrative and in the program's second part, "Weaving the Tapestry of Ancient Rhythms," feature company member solos... McLane creatively took a folk / cabaret dance genre to new heights to great audience appeal."
What audiences are saying:
"Two hours of pure enjoyment"
"I'm still resonating and revisiting the magical evening of your show"
"From the moment the lights went down, I was on the edge of my seat"
"It was a delight to see the stunning costumes and dance"
"...the splendor of the costumes and imaginative and beautiful staging..."
"Beside the lyrical and absolute precision of the dancers, the kaleidoscope of costumes and colors..."
"Eloquently timeless performance, truly satisfying"
"We were transported to another time and magical place"
"We were awed by the professional effort everyone gave"
"I loved the dancing and the emotion from the beautiful dancers who were graceful and full of joy"
"The costumes were divine creations, the story was charming and magical, the dancers were fantastic..."