JANELLE ABBOTT STALEY

"With her top-notch ballet technique -- powerful legwork and elegantly expressive use of arms and torso -- Abbott outshone every dancer on stage alongside her in every moment and every step of every piece she performed." 
Lisa Jo Sagolla, Backstage

"Janelle Abbott a hyper cheerleader who blurts “fantastic!” at random: two superb, elastic dancers in this giddy hallucination brought to life and fortified with lucid technique." 
Susan Yung, Village Voice

“Salim Gauwloos, a Broadway dancer and music-video choreographer, settled for pretty classicism in his new “Spring”…performed ably by Janelle Abbott and John Byrne."
Jennifer Dunning, The New York Times

"Ms. Abbott and Mr. Byrne exuded chemistry and charisma of the highest quality. Their partnering skills were flawless, and they enhanced the lyricism of Albioni's score with this rare emotional connection. Four eyes were in constant contact, and the audience was mesmerized." 
Dr. Roberta E Zlokower, ExploreDance

"Janelle Abbott who played Tiger Lily is one of the strongest dancers I've seen."
Sondra Ward, The Iowa Source

"When [David LaChapelle's] films work, the effect is as spectacular as the advance billing would have you believe. A choreographed fight that accompanies “Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me” is breathtaking."
Alexis Petrifies, The Guardian
(on Elton John’s The Red Piano)

"The most affecting clip was an alluring, violent lovers’ ballet set to “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me.”
David Handelman, Rolling Stone Magazine
(on Elton John's The Red Piano)