Press
"Possessing a mature and grounded presence, when Tessa is present in a rehearsal space, I feel confident that she will be present in the process, providing creative input to drive the process forward. Their risk taking nature allows for new ideas to be tested, making choreographic processes exciting and productive. Their mature and ambitious nature make them a strong leader in rehearsals, encouraging their peers to invest further as well."
Morgan Cogley, Choreographer's testimony
"Tessa Russ danced an expressive solo, or rather an encompassing duet with space, and introduced the motif of blowing a dandelion—rendered with the innocence of childhood"
Of Dandelions and Recillience // Fjord Review
Karen Greenspan
"Tessa Russ squatted and gently blew on her hand, and an imaginary dandelion seed. The action seemed to less evoke nostalgia than evanescence. She twisted herself sharply before blowing, and lay on the ground to repeat the action."
An uncertain Limbo // dancelog.nyc
photo Jim Lafferty
