REVIEWS


“…For the new production of "Bluebeard's Secret" in Mannheim, Thoss brilliantly cast the title role with Jamal Callender: a dark-skinned exceptional dancer who brings supple elegance and physical attraction as well as intense expressiveness.”

-Rhein Neckar Zeitung


“Jamal Rashann Callender, a sinewy, shirtless wonder in black pants…”

-NYTIMES


“Jamal Callender gave a hellfire reading of the Revivalist, savage in his gestures, emphatic in his doctrine,.”

- FINANCIAL TIMES 

“Jamal Rashann Callender [is] able to transmit the emotional baggage that this ballet (Jardi Tancat) carries. He's a powerful, sculptural dancer. “

-Broadway world

“Powerful in his own right and is a performer of fine intensity.“

-Broadway world

“Jamal Rashann Callender, as a Moses figure, was particularly striking.” 

-NYTIMES

“Though Princess Grace Foundation recipient Jamal Callender takes on the traditional role of dance porteur in Sortijas, Callender is not just another male dancer showing off his female partner; his mastery of movement styles and comfortable stage presence shine through.”

-Fashionreverie

“Jamal Rashann Callender [gives death] an aura of relentless tenderness”

-Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung

"simply commands attention every time he steps onto the stage". 

-4dancers

“Jamal Rashann Callender is one of Ballet Hispanico’s best dancers and really shines.”

-Bachtrack

“… the strongly present and soulfully expressive Jamal Callender, the death, and the girl, [have a] heartbreaking pas de deux. "

-Frankfurter Rundschau

“we are fascinated to see how he lets the impulse of a movement roll through his body, from hand to shoulder and back, turning sides and down, into the trunk.”

-Regioactive

“…his big, muscled body gracefully executed Harold's gangly, awkward kid motions.”

-Washington Post

“ [Callender’s] drama and charisma converted the audience...".

-Explore dance

“…the standout in this work Callender setting himself apart as the premier danseur of the company.”

-Fashionreverie