Dance for Beginners at Piven Theatre

Chicago Tribune - Somewhat Recommended

"...Everyone's heart, clearly, is in the right place. There is warmth in the room and in the performances; I sensed people around me smiling and enjoying themselves. And in the dual quests that make up the action, there is occasional poignancy and an understanding of how this wonderful form of human endeavor can rehabilitate folks who thought they'd missed their chance at all kinds of things. I once watched people dance in the Blackpool Tower ballroom: the sight of couples of all ages, personalities and types swirling around the floor in a kind of gorgeous unison lives with me still."

Chicago Reader - Recommended

"...Short and sweet, the story follows late-middle-aged Jerry and Jenni, a virtual couple living on opposite ends of the globe. To overcome the distance between them and try to establish a bond stronger than a wireless connection, they enter a dance competition in a neutral location where they finally have an opportunity to meet face-to-face. What's best: Cozzola's plot never comes across as far-fetched or improbable. It's no Sleepless in Seattle, but it does the trick."