“Dance is the closest thing to living”

Our dancers are truly international, and their accomplishments around the world make us proud!

In May, Company dancer Jamal Callender traveled to his home in Barbados to teach ballet classes. He shared with us this great article and these touching videos that offer his personal insight into the importance of dance and his heritage. 

Here, Jamal reflects on his Caribbean American heritage and his life as a dancer:

Check out this great footage of Jamal in action!

We are so glad Jamal was able  to share his expertise and passion with dancers back home, and his trip certainly taught the rest of us something about him!

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