Press
April 15th, 2024
“Formerly a company dancer with JSB, Iwahama returned as a guest choreographer along with Michael Walters. In “Gathered, Now Shared,” which premiered at the Warren Miller in March and presented at the O’Shaughnessy, Iwahama drew on a mix of Baroque and contemporary experimental music as he explored human connection. He took an elegant approach in the duets and larger group sections, and added dream-like elements, like one section where the dancers appeared to be swimming across the stage.” -Sheila Regan
November, 2017
Killer Pig by Sharon Eyal & Gai Behar selected as City Pages' Best Dance Performance 2017.
“Shohei Iwahama’s mercurial wit and protean moves made him the Puck of the pack.”
October 19, 2015
October 12, 2015
October 25, 2014
“Among them, standouts are Shohei Iwahama’s spinning Spaniard…” -Rob Hubbard
April 11, 2014
August 7, 2013
“If you watch dance in Houston, then you've seen the grace and elegance that is Shohei Iwahama.” -Adam Castaneda
November 1, 2012
July 2, 2012
“In an intriguing solo piece of his own making, Houston-based dancer Shohei Iwahama’s undeniable aestheticism proved compelling. He deftly balanced bursts of action with nearly slow-motion movement.” -Jeanne Claire van Ryzin