“The use of leveled ascents and descents from the floor and the detailed use of arms and hands, created breathy movement statements that locked into each other convincingly… [It] made me glad I had not missed this little noticed endeavor.” —Rita Felciano, DanceView

"…an intellectually intriguing dance portrait of immigration” —Rita Felciano, East Bay Monthly

“…shapes space with a sculptor’s savvy” —Ann Murphy, East Bay Express

“Haft's work is intelligent, physical and engaging, as well as historically informed, and she herself is a pleasure to watch.” —Kitty Luce, SFGATE.com

“…the quality moments really popped: [including] Nina Haft & Company’s emotional rollercoaster of a duet.” —Rachel Howard, rachelhoward.com

“articulate vision and eloquent collaborators” —Rita Felciano, SF Bay Guardian Year End Wrap-up

“Haft’s production of The Making of Americans is ambitious, sometimes splendid… this gifted young choreographer might soar” —Ann Murphy, East Bay Express

“Athletic, intimate and sweeping… it looked as if the whole mountain was dancing.” —Adair Lara, SF Chronicle