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“Non-stop song and dance numbers intricately choreographed by Mark Stuart Eckstein”- The Times Record
“Entertaining and thought-provoking…”
- Sunday Telegram
“Two hours of seamless singing and vigorous dancing…on a stage alive with choreography…”
- The Times Record
“Matthew Steffens, Mindy Wallace [both of M. Stuart Dance Theatre], and Joey Abramowicz deserve special mention. They sexually torment Judas in a series of dance moves and provocative poses and are in almost constant suggestive motion. They also gracefully handle the most physically demanding roles on stage. All three are gifted athletes, and the ever poised Wallace is hoisted and tossed in sometimes almost frightening ways.”
- The Times Record
"And there is a dance sequence called Bolero (performed [and choreographed] by Mark Stuart Eckstein with Mayumi Miguel), which features some of the most sensual, intense, dramatic and athletic dancing I have ever witnessed." - The Coastal Journal
"Mayumi Miguel and Mark Stuart Eckstein were breathtaking on the dance Bolero." - Sunday Telegram
"The precision and utter drama of showcase dancers Mayumi Miguel and Mark Stuart Eckstein is the most pleasant surprise of the show. Their execution of challenging lifts and floor-grazing dismounts more than earned its keep."
- The Times Record
"A stunning swing-dance opener to "In the Mood" gets things flying courtesy of bravura dancers Beverly Durand and Mark Stuart Eckstein (who later will leave burn marks with a sensational Latin duet)" - Chicago Sun Times "The show concluded with a sexy, Latin showstopper featuring Beverly Durand and Mark Stuart Eckstein" - Daily Herald
"The ultimate swing tune "In The Mood," smartly choreographed by swing expert Mark Stuart Eckstein (who also sparkle[s] as [a] dancer)"
- Chicago Critic
"...lead couple and co-choreographers Mark Stuart Eckstein and Beverly Durand also return to lend their gasp-inducing athleticism and smoldering sensuality." - Steadstyle Chicago
"A fabulous, eye-popping, toe-tapping, well sung burst of energy! It is a marvel of innovation, dance variety and a refreshingly new dance show."
- Chicago Critic
"The bar for all seven segments of the production is set in the opening swing dancing movement (choreographed by Mark Stuart Eckstein...) , a foot-flying display of breathtaking grace and athleticism."
- Windy City Media Group
"...brilliant choreographic collaborators Mark Stuart Eckstein and Beverly Durand" - Chicago Sun Times
"Durand and her partner Eckstein display a thrilling cut-steel perfection as they whip off a series of incredibly fast and difficult pas de deux."
- Chicago Sun Times
"Co-choreographers Mark Stuart Eckstein and Beverly Durand, transform the Marriott stage into a dynamic cube of perpetual motion." - Chicago Tribune
"Choreographers Durand and Eckstein dance sinuously together, as if joined at the hip. At one point he swings her around and around as fluidly as if they were on ice skates." - Pioneer Press
"Durand and Eckstein make the stage sing with their excellent direction and spectacular choreography." - Akron Leader Online
"The unquestioned stars of "Swing" are its co-choreographers, Beverly Durand and Mark Eckstein, a two-time American Lindy Hop Champion who was in the national tour of "Swing!" - Canton Rep
"As a couple, these two do acrobatic, eye-popping dance maneuvers that are enthralling. During the song "Throw That Girl Around" he flips, swings and slides her as if she were weightless." - Canton Rep
"Co-choreographers Beverly Durand and Mark Stuart Eckstein take on the most impressive maneuvers and execute them with assured precision."
- The Plain Dealer
"Features the creative choreography of Beverly Durand and Mark Stuart Eckstein. The duo also dance in the show and provide many of the show’s highlights. Eckstein tosses Durand around like a sack of potatoes. He sweeps the floor with her body, tosses her skyward on numerous occasions, twirls and twists and flips her with ease. Their versions of "Show Me What You’ve Got," and "Boogie-Woogie Country" were show stoppers." - Roy Berko - member American Theatre Critics Association
"Eckstein and Durand are in constant motion onstage but are particularly amazing in "Throw that Girl Around." - The Sun
"The Country Western scene features a clever comedy bit by Mark Eckstein who transforms from everyday guy to country hoofer by merely doffing on a cowboy hat." - The Sun
"Choreographers Mark Stuart Eckstein and Beverly Durand stole the limelight whenever they appeared on stage. The audience audibly gasped and spontaneously applauded several times during their challenging-looking routines." - Aurora Advocate
"...take the exquisite Adealani Malia and her partner Mark Stuart Eckstein. Together they execute some stunning technical moves that require intimidating precision. Mark sends Adealani flipping and sweeping fleetly over his head, across his back, and through his own and other people's legs. Both wield formidable control over excellent and ambitious choreography" - Portland Phoenix
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