“The human epitome of the unbearable lightness of being...Gareiss is more fleet of foot than an Olympian sprinter and more buoyant than a helium-filled balloon...his restraint is palpable and freeform flight is inevitable.”

– Siobhán Long, The Irish Times

“Mesmerizing…a whirling dervish in tap shoes.”

– Bay City Times

 

“A show-stopper...this Michigan native may be the most inventive and expressive step dancer on the scene.  The nimble Gareiss called forth visions of Fred Astaire.”

 – Daniel Gewertz, The Boston Herald

“...a leftfield tour-de-force with irresistible wow factor.”

– Michael Dervin, The Irish Times

 

“An absolutely inspirational dancer!”

– Aladsair Fraser, Scottish Fiddler

“He is a total joy to watch – music embodied in physique, gesture, movement and muscle; an eye-opener for the ear, as it were, such is the precision, detail and adventure of his sense of rhythm.”

– Last Night’s Fun

 

“One of the best dancers I have seen…pure talent with explosion of joy!!”

– Benoit Bourque, Québécois Step Dancer

Photo by Chandra Demers