— press —

Photography by Kirsten McTernan

"Naamani's emotions and intentions are fully visible in all of her movements. A brilliantly designed role danced by a brilliant dancer."

— Alex Norm, A Young(ish) Perspective (Reviewing The Sacrifice at Sadler's Wells East)

"The title suggests Naamani doesn’t take herself too seriously, but her performance leaves us in no doubt that she is in full command of her art form."

— Nicholas Minns, Writing About Dance (Reviewing NO IDEA WHAT I'M DOING)

"With her silken spine and highly expressive face, Naamani’s hesitations and humanity leave a refreshing impression"

— Eoin Fenton, The Place Insights (Reviewing NO IDEA WHAT I'M DOING)

"an absolute beast of an artist."

— Ben Wright, Choreographer and Movement Director, prev. Artistic Director of Skånes Dance Theatre and CanDoCo

"...develops her idea... with an extensive arsenal of theatrical expression that keeps us wholly engaged in every detail."

— Nicholas Minns, Writing About Dance (Reviewing NO IDEA WHAT I'M DOING)

"...a marvellously bendy figure who appears to be entirely made of mercury."

— Donald Hutera, Dance Critic (Reviewing The Sacrifice at Sadler's Wells East)

"...a stunning symbiosis of music and dance that evokes the hardships of how we lean on those around us—sometimes as a pillar of strength, and sometimes as a weight to carry."

— The Place Theatre Reviews (Reviewing F R I E N D)

"powerhouse dancer."

— Buzz Magazine (Reviewing ROOTS at The Sherman Theatre)

"Deeply moving. And deeply nostalgic to those who experience life as both the insider and outsider simultaneously."

— Wales Arts Review (Reviewing Ble Mae Bilaadi?)

"The work is endearingly unstraightforward, it leans into its oddball absurdities with a giddy delight..."

— The Place Insights (Reviewing NO IDEA WHAT I'M DOING)

"...both bold and original."

— Cathryn Macey, The Plymouth Herald (Reviewing NO IDEA WHAT I'M DOING at Theatre Royal Plymouth)

"Her uncertainties literally cause her to spiral across the floor like an anxious whirlpool."

— Eoin Fenton, The Place Insights (Reviewing NO IDEA WHAT I'M DOING)

"...repeatedly catching the eye."
— Broadway World West End (Reviewing Waltz at The Place Theatre)

"There is consistency palatable between Naamani’s dancing presence and the way she presents it"

— Nicholas Minns, Writing About Dance (Reviewing NO IDEA WHAT I'M DOING)

"...we don't talk about the loss of friendships enough - extremely moving and immensely relatable."

— Audience member (on F R I E N D)

"tap dancing to drum and bass?... HOORAY"

— Audience member (on NO IDEA WHAT I'M DOING)