"This phenomenal hoofer returns
to the stage for amazing "feets" (get it?) dancing
while playing spoons, dancing while juggling scarves,
and her famous "Rhythm-In-Chair." (Quechee
Balloon Festival)
"I have worked with most, if not all , dance performers
in New England and North America who use elements of traditional
dance as a major part of their repertoire. This includes
musical accompaniment, promoter and artistic and grant
selection committees for arts organizations, festivals,
concert series, and instructional camps. Ann Whiting is
easily one of the best. She is extremely versatile, covering
a wide range of styles. She is innovative, always adjusting
and tweaking her skills and presentation. She is experienced,
having performed solo and with multiple combinations of
other dancers and musicians. And she is one of the most
dedicated, energetic dancers I know. No one loves to dance
more than she, and her obvious joy rubs off on everyone
she encounters - other dancers, accompanying musicians,
and audience alike." (Mark Sustic)
"As a musician and dancer myself, I have known Ann
Whiting for a long time. Over the years, I have watched
her evolve from an enthusiastic student into a seasoned
professional dancer. Ann is endlessly creative as a choreographer,
teacher, and stylist, but it is as a soloist that she
really shines; that is where her love of stepdance is
so strikingly apparent. Her creations are so engaging
and so much fun to watch that you might just forget to
notice that they are also intricate and sophisticated
works of performance art. If I were you, I wouldn't miss
an opportunity to see Ann Whiting dance." (Dan
O'Connell, dance instructor, dance caller, musician)
"Over the past few years, as a musician who works
with Ann, I've marveled at the passion and creativity
that she brings to clogging and stepdance. She's like
a kid in a candy store as she is continually coming up
with new ways to play at her art, whether it be new steps,
juggling scarves, or tapping shoes worn on the hands.
In a performance, Ann's enthusiasm is contagious and her
sense of play never fails to draw in an audience and send
them away smiling. All of this coupled with a large helping
of skill and grace add up to a recipe for high energy
fleet-footed fun." (Rick Klein of Atlantic
Crossing)
"I really dig the energy of Ann Whiting and concur
with "Bright and Energetic." (Douglas
Day - Maine Music & Art Festival)
