[5][6][7] Roslyn Sulcas, from The New York Times, thought "Austin McCormick, who runs Company XIV, is a choreographer far less interested in the particularity of movement than in a rambunctious theatricality that deploys dance as part of a sexy, colorful mix of narrative and stage genres.
Whore.” at the 303 Bond Street Theater is no different in that way from his “Judgment of Paris” or “Le Serpent Rouge!,” which riffed on various mythological figures and stories," [15] and Leigh Witchel from dancelog.nyc thought, "McCormick’s bawdy court dances fit tongue-in-groove with Zimmerman’s vision.
[16] His work has received acclaim from Bob Rizzo, who writes for The Dance Coach, "Nutcracker Rouge” is conceived, directed and choreographed by Drama Desk Award nominee Austin McCormick.
His work is known for its unique mash- up of classical texts, dance, music, circus, opera, fashion and sumptuous design.
What’s immediately clear is the range of dance that he has deftly woven together with concise spoken word and poignant music, from Arvo Pärt to Marlene Dietrich to Vivaldi.