"EnTrance is a work about liminal states, the thresholds of transformation between one mode of being and another. It's also a work that reaches for an ecstatic dissolution of the self, the loss of self-consciousness that occurs in a state of trance. Yumi Umiumare achieves these ambitions in a fascinating and complex one-woman piece that defies classification.""..an Impassioned and beautiful piece, constantly rich and surprising in its emotional range, and finally very moving.”

"..a mystical collision of butoh and theatre.""EnTrance is a wonderfully expressive union of music and text, image and movement, bound together by irresistible logic of dreams

" Yumi Umiumare is a living treasure""Her solo show EnTrance delights and disturbs with its compelling blend of movement, dialogue and music. Movements of joy and comedy are counterpoint for the grotesque tradition of butoh.

"..exquisitely beautiful images.""Umiumare's incredible performance in En Trance is challenging, moving, and the kind of theatre experience you rave to your friends about. Australia is fortunate to have such a talent as hers enriching our dance culture.”

"…gut-felt provocation of passion and emotion.""Umiumare's performance is physically and emotionally astonishing, and enhanced by a team of co-creators.”

"An honest and impressive work""She deftly embodies a myriad of human characteristics Dance and controlled movement are clearly her strengths and the bodily command she displays is superior""There may be nothing half-hearted about Yumi Umiumare's performance, but in keeping with Butoh's promise, there's nothing predictable either.”

"I, having never witnessed this melange of conspiracy and electric orgasm, found myself tumbling headfirst into a nether world of bent time and warped imagery.""This is one of the standouts of OzAsia (festival)” Independent Weekly Adelaide "This is a fascinating production that will move you emotionally and engage you intellectually"