“ A deep-sea diver’s courage and a poet’s eye for detail.” -Kate Weare

“Nicole Vaughan-Diaz is a remarkable performer in my work, and it’s thrilling for me to see her come into her voice as a choreographer. In her choreographic instincts, I see a deep-sea diver’s courage and a poet’s eye for detail; more importantly, she has the emotional discipline to tell the truth about relating to another human being. Her duet work is simply riveting and ruthless; Nicole Vaughan-Diaz is a powerful new voice to watch.”

KATE WEARE / ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, KATE WEARE COMPANY, NEW YORK

"I knew immediately, as did the entire DANCE NOW team, that Nicole Vaughan-Diaz’s ‘A portrait of them’, was going to be the challenge winner for the 2019 Festival — it was crafted with the skills of a master, by this young choreographer, and the beautifully performed duet brought its message home”

ROBIN STAFF / EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR & PRODUCER, DANCE NOW, NEW YORK

"a small space, a gripping relationship. 'a portrait of them' advances through formal means to discover, connect, reject and ultimately find an exhausted place… They made me care."

BRENDA WAY / FOUNDER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, ODC/DANCE, SAN FRANCISCO

“A soulful and memorable duet… The movement, and the performance of it, was daring and committed. The work left me in a thoughtful, yet emotionally struck, space.”

KATHRYN BOLAND / DANCE INFORMA

"... also gem-like in its clarity and sharpness, with choreographer Nicole Vaughan-Diaz and Ryan Rouland-Smith dancing the relationship of a couple failing to connect. It may not be happy, but it is beautifully danced.”

QUINN BATSON / OFFOFFOFF.COM

JOIN THE FAMILY?

Stay Connected