Praise for choreography
"What more can I say? I love the music used, and the concept of using the quirky movement to show the dancers’ beauty. They look great, fully commit to the movement, and feel like it shows the company very well. It exploits their strengths, technical abilities, and is pleasing to the ear and eyes." Nicholas Ade for "Ah...I see" 2011
"A tour de force with an innovative choreographic style." Richard Rein for "Conversion" 2010
"An interesting and successful combination of classical vocabulary with the choreographers unique and quirky style of movement." Richard Rein for "Vivido l'unita" 2010
"The most striking work, and a truly original one was Kassandra Taylor's "Braking Space." Here is a squiggly outside-the-box use of ballet vocabulary with strong imagery." Kathryn Posin, SERBA Adjudication 2008
"What a choreographic voice I just witnessed; I can't believe the clarity and the passion. I must say I am so envious of the talented voice this young lady has, I wish I had half of the trick up my choreographic sleeve that Ms. Taylor has." Jonathan Phelps, SERBA Adjudicication National 2007, for (dis) connect
"Her work is inventive, with a good sense of space and creativity in the movement vocabulary." Armando Duarte, SERBA Adjudication 2004
"Unusual, stylized movement combined well-designed groupings into intriguing spatial formations...Ms. Taylor succeeded in doing what choreographers are supposed to do - make a company look an entire level higher than it is." Leslie Jane Pessemier, SERBA Adjudicator 2005, for "Mourning Pointe"
"Kassandra Taylor created a fast-paced work that stood out for its clarity in combining contemporary ballet and a street-wise overlay. The cast of five looked markedly professional, even in bows, and it was easy to see that she was decidedly efficient in rehearsal as well as creative techniques." Jane Vranish, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"[She has] shown an exceptional talent as a choreographer and her works have been nationally recognized...[she is] an asset to any company or organization." Ron Tassone, Point Park University
Praise for personal performance
"Her elegant movement quality, mature stage presence and crystalline musciality enhanced the work tremendously." Jay Kirk, Point Park University
"Effortless lyrical phrases were immensely attractive and beautifully executed by Kassandra Taylor." Berkshire Eagle, August 2008
"Doug Benta took on the '40s as well in 'Let's Swing,'...Bentz placed his five couples in a wartime setting with plenty of taut, athletic movement--led by a red-hot Kassandra Taylor." Jane Vranish, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"Her performance is breathtaking. The movements are soft, still sharp and strong with a high technical level. Turns are superb." Arnando Duarte
Read an article about the (dis) connect piece by Jane Vranish in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.