What People Are Saying

'The Nutcracker', Kevin Kittredge, The Roanoke Times, December 2006

"She's relentless…And she's fearless. And she's so beautiful to look at on stage. The teenage dancer, with her long neck, long legs and big eyes, resembles a young Audrey Hepburn."



'Giselle', Danzahoy, February 2007

"The American Jordan Long was magnificent as Myrtha, Queen of the Willies."

'Raymonda Divirtissements', El Nuevo Herald (Miami), Orlando Taquechel, March 2007

"Elegance and purity define the beautiful Jordan Long, a classical ballerina of exquisite line…her presence is something that is appreciated without reservation."


'Swan Lake', The Miami Herald, Jordan Levin, February 2008

"There were lots of fine soloists, notably willowy Jordan Elizabeth Long [dancing the pas de trois]."


 

'Swan Lake', El Nuevo Herald (Miami), Orlando Taquechel, February 2008

"Joseph Gatti, Jordan Elizabeth Long and Grace Anne Powers give us a pas de trois that is the highlight of this performance."

"The Cuban Classical Ballet surpassed all of the expectations", El Nuevo Herald (Miami), Orlando Taquechel, April 2008

"Jordan Elizabeth Long is a ballerina with powerful phrasing, who moves you in the slow sequences…
Grace-Anne Powers, Jordan-Elizabeth Long, and Kaleena Burks prove that the talent here is sufficient enough to guarantee the future. They are the first three stars created by the CCBM."


"The Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami's Brilliant Program", Diaro de las Americas, (Miami), April 2008 


"The second day, La Bayadere Suite was danced by Jaime Diaz, invited from Boston Ballet, and Jordan Elizabeth Long. Jordan has mastery over her variations and she completes them without being reckless."


Kingdom of the Shades from La Bayadere, "A Grand Finale" El Nuevo Herald (Miami), Orlando Taquechel, May 2008


"Out of everything, these performances had moments that were unforgettable: Jordan Elizabeth Long and Miguel Angel Blanco in an exquisite La Bayadere. Long's purity of line is a touching delicacy." 


"Diana and Acteon" at the International Ballet Festival of Miami, El Nuevo Herald (Miami), Orlando Taquechel, September 2008

"The International Festival of Ballet of Miami concluded its edition number 13 this weekend with performances in the Ziff Ballet Opera House of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in
downtown Miami and in the Fillmore at Jackie Gleason Theater of Miami Beach. One of the fullest moments of life was the beautiful Jordan Elizabeth Long and Miguel Angel Blanco in Diana and Acteón."



Balthazar Santiago Martín, (personal ballet blog), Miami, March 29, 2008

"Carnival of Venice" was the third presentation, with the participation of the ballerina
Jordan Elizabeth Long and the dancer Ignacio Rivera in the principal roles,
accompanied by four couples in the corps de ballet. Jordan succeeded with her nice extensions and turns..."



"Dance For You Magazine" article by Michaela Vieru, on the World Ballet Competition, published September 2009

"In the Professional Women's Category, the winner was Jordan-Elizabeth Long, a sure talent, a young American dancer who deserved the gold medal. Her technique was crystal clean perfection. With smooth pirouettes, well-defined leg work, an enviable aesthetic body, and achieved beauty, this award was complete." 

"Dance For You Magazine" Review of Gala at World Ballet Competition, Michaela Vieru, published September 2009

"All the Medal Winners presented themselves in their best form, first and foremost, Jordan Elizabeth Long, with a cleanly danced "Satanella" variation. It was quite the evening, when she entered, the astonished audienced, commented with "Ah" and "Oh." It will not be a surprise when she becomes a Star Dancer."