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Tanner Fant

96ab7f9bab134dd391354ecdce10b5cfPam Muirheid — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:47:14 +0000

Tanner Fant 96ab7f9bab134d… Tue, 01/28/2025 - 14:47

Adjunct Faculty (Jazz), School of Dance, CVPA

Contact Information

Campus: Fairfax
Building: deLaski Performing Arts Building, A300
Tel: 703-993-1114
Email: tfant2@gmu.edu

Biography

Tanner Fant is a Mississippi native who has devoted her life to advocacy through dance and the performing arts. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance and minor in psychology. During her collegiate career, Tanner trained on scholarship with Giordano Dance Chicago and Visceral Dance and served as the co-director of Dance Alabama Film Festival. Upon graduation, Tanner performed internationally with Creative Studios by NCLH on Regent Seven Seas Cruises and was featured in works by Patti Wilcox, Chase Benz and Britt Stewart. She then went on to serve as Assistant Cruise Director, performing with world-renowned guest entertainers and choreographing works on the onboard entertainment team.

Her accolades include the title of Mississippi’s Distinguished Young Woman (DYW) and Top 10 at America’s DYW, 1st runner up to Miss Mississippi (Miss America Organization) and overall talent winner, and Top 100 finalist on So You Think You Can Dance.

Upon moving to the DMV area in 2023, Tanner served as the Special Events Coordinator for Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts where she played a role in planning record-breaking fundraising events for the performing arts. She also teaches creative movement and beginner dance styles in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, as well as adult dance classes in the area. Tanner has embraced the DMV’s thriving dance scene and continues to perform with local dance companies and festivals.

Tanner’s teaching and choreography experience has earned her success both nationally and internationally, and many of her former students have blooming careers in the performing arts industry. In 2011, she helped launch Let’s All Dance: a dance program for individuals with multiple abilities. Let’s All Dance has inspired programs across the southeastern United States and Belize. Tanner believes that dance is for all and strives to make dance accessible to all ages and abilities. Dance provides a creative learning path of self-discovery, discipline, and world perspective that Tanner hopes to share as an artist, performer, and teacher.

Degree:

BA, Dance (minor in Psychology), University of Alabama

Sona Kharatian

96ab7f9bab134dd391354ecdce10b5cfPam Muirheid — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:31:11 +0000

Sona Kharatian 96ab7f9bab134d… Wed, 10/30/2024 - 16:31

Adjunct Faculty, School of Dance, CVPA

Contact Information

Campus: Fairfax
Building: deLaski Performing Arts Building, MS3D4
Tel: 703-993-1114
Email: skharati@gmu.edu

Biography

Sona Kharatian is a seasoned professional in the world of ballet, bringing over two decades of experience as a professional ballet dancer, instructor, and rehearsal director.

Most recently, she held the position of Rehearsal Director / Ballet Master at The Washington Ballet, where she was instrumental in coordinating rehearsals, teaching and coaching dancers, and maintaining the artistic integrity of performances.

Sona’s journey in ballet began with her training at the Choreographic Institute in Yerevan, Armenia, followed by studies at the prestigious Kirov Academy of Ballet and The Washington School of Ballet. Her extensive training and dedication to the art form have led to a successful career marked by performances in principal and featured roles in a diverse range of ballet works by renowned choreographers such as George Balanchine, Mark Morris, Twyla Tharp, Paul Taylor, Choo San Goh, Antony Tudor, Nacho Duato, Christopher Wheeldon, Trey McIntyre, Alexei Ratmansky, Jerome Robbins, William Forsythe, Jiří Kylián, Hans van Manen, Frederick Asthon, Septime Weber, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and more. Notable roles in her repertoire include Juliet in Romeo & Juliet, Giselle and Myrtha in Giselle, Carmen in Carmen, and The Siren from Prodigal Son, among others.

In addition to her work on stage, Sona is deeply committed to sharing her knowledge and passion for ballet through teaching and coaching. Her strong teaching expertise, pedagogical knowledge, and leadership abilities have made her a valuable asset in nurturing the next generation of dancers and fostering a lifelong appreciation for dance. Sona is fluent in English, Russian, and Armenian, allowing her to communicate effectively with diverse teams and audiences. She is a two-time recipient of the Maryland State Arts Council Individual Artist Award, recognizing her contributions to the arts and her dedication to artistic excellence.

New School of Dance Partnership Connects Students and Faculty Across the Pond

Emily Schneider — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 01:22:09 +0000

New School of Dance Partnership Connects Students and Faculty Across the Pond Emily Schneider Thu, 08/15/2024 - 21:22

In This Story

Shaun Boyle D'Arcy

Dance artist Shaun D’Arcy knows firsthand the impact of sharing new ideas in the world of contemporary dance. With the inauguration of a brand-new partnership between George Mason University’s School of Dance and England’s Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD), students from both prestigious institutions will have the chance to learn, explore, and build together.

D’Arcy leading a dance class at NSCD in January 2024. Photo by Amelia Perry-Falvey

"This partnership with NSCD aligns perfectly with our mission to foster innovation and excellence in the arts," said D’Arcy, an assistant professor in the School of Dance. "We look forward to the many opportunities this collaboration will bring for our students and faculty."

The partnership, beginning in Fall 2024, represents a shared interest from both institutions to foster creativity and academic excellence and marks a significant step forward in bridging the worlds of contemporary dance and higher education. Both institutions are renowned for their dedication to dance training and academic research at the highest level.

In addition, both schools’ strategic visions encourage collaboration with business, alumni, and community partners. This common goal provides opportunities for joint research initiatives, which will benefit students and faculty while cultivating a deeper understanding of different cultural and educational perspectives.

"We are thrilled to embark on this collaborative journey with George Mason University. This partnership will not only enhance the educational experiences of our students and faculty but also contribute significantly to the discourse in contemporary dance and academic research," said Matthew Slater, interim head of undergraduate studies at NSCD.

A performer caught mid-movement at NSCD. Photo by Elly Welford

NSCD is a leading center for contemporary dance in the United Kingdom and is currently the only institution to offer conservatory-level professional dance training in England outside London. Founded in 1985 by pioneering dance educationist Nadine Senior MBE (1939-2016), NSCD offers undergraduate and post-graduate degrees and has since gone on to produce some of the leading names in the world of contemporary dance today. Alumni include the internationally celebrated Akram Khan (1998), independent choreographer Gary Clarke (2001), and Tamsin Fitzgerald (1998), founder and artistic director of 2Faced Dance Company.

While living in England for three years, D’Arcy completed a master's degree, taught dance, performed, and presented her own original works of choreography. During this time, she noted similarities and contrasts between contemporary dance practices in the United Kingdom and United States. After returning to the United States in 2012, D’Arcy remained determined to maintain those connections and open international doors for her students. A promising pilot program at the University of Utah in 2014 gave D’Arcy the chance to test the idea of a dance exchange with NSCD. Now, as a professor in George Mason’s School of Dance, she has brought this exceptional opportunity to dance students and faculty here in Virginia.

Innovation is at the core of the partnership with a central component being the robust exchange of knowledge, ideas, and cultures. In this early stage, the partnership is intentionally designed to allow organic evolution and growth, aiming to make way for potential exchange programs (both remote and in-person), joint research ventures, and artistic collaborations.

George Mason students striking a pose during a promotional photo shoot. Photo Credit: Tim Coburn

At George Mason this fall, D’Arcy will teach a special topics course that will support this initial phase of the partnership. Students in the class will explore the work of UK-based contemporary dance companies and choreographers, as well as take part in dialogues with NSCD faculty and students who will attend some sessions via Zoom. The course will allow for introspection, reflection, and discussion among George Mason students as they draw connections between contemporary dance practices in the United States and the UK.

Beyond the class structure, D’Arcy plans to pair students from both schools to encourage one-on-one relationship-building and conversations about their future plans and personal experiences as emerging professionals in their field. Similarly, as faculty from both institutions get to know one another and their areas of research, the open and evolving nature of this partnership allows for ongoing growth and change as new ideas emerge.

Looking ahead, both NSCD and Mason’s School of Dance are hoping for the chance to arrange in-person opportunities for students and faculty alike, but are also eager to explore the all together different possibilities and pathways that unfold in the coming months as this partnership blossoms.

Follow along with George Mason's School of Dance on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, and with NSCD on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) as well as on their website.

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Zahra Carpenter

96ab7f9bab134dd391354ecdce10b5cfPam Muirheid — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 16:18:30 +0000

Zahra Carpenter 96ab7f9bab134d… Tue, 07/23/2024 - 12:18

Adjunct Faculty, School of Dance, CVPA

Contact Information

Campus: Fairfax
Building: deLaski Performing Arts Building, A300
Tel: 703-993-1114

Biography

Zahra Carpenter, a Washington, D.C. native, is a dance educator advocating for safe dance environment guidelines, onsite or local dance healing practitioners, and acceptance for many minority dancers. Teaching an array of dance genres to students who may have yet to be exposed to or otherwise cannot afford to take in a private dance studio is an honorable duty of service. She created a dance healing education entity by combining dance education, science, psychology, somatics, wellness, nutrition, and strength conditioning in a whole-person approach entitled Dancing Soulz LLC. Dance has been a source of peace, creativity, fitness, life coaching, mental health therapy, and character building for Zahra, and she wants to share these benefits with everyone, regardless of age, background, or artistic ability.

Zahra’s passion for dance began early when she attended Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C. She received a BFA in Modern Dance/Dance Education from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. She became a GYROTONIC® Instructor and GYROKINESIS® Apprentice via the Beyond Elements program at Elements Fitness and Wellness Center while becoming a BASI Pilates Instructor. As the 2023-2024 Trinity College London Scholarship recipient, she completes her MFA in Dance Science at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in 2024 while becoming a Safe in Dance International provider. She became a Performing Arts Medicine Association member, a One Dance UK International member, and then a founding member of the Personal Safety for Dance Group during her time in London.

Zahra joined the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science in 2006, aiming to immerse herself in cultivating ways to heal dancers while diversifying the dance science culture. After attending numerous conferences, it was clear that she was within a beautiful tribe, ready to make her voice heard and presence felt while becoming an underrepresented community representative. Zahra happily joined the Safe Dance task force, Dance for Health Champions, and the Intersectionality task force to provide a minority dance educator’s point of view on underserved issues within the IADMS community. She is currently serving as an IADMS Board Member.

As a Dance Science Specialist, Zahra provides lectures and workshops that intersect dance and health in the United Kingdom and the United States. She advocates for safe dance environment guidelines, urban public school dance class funding, onsite or local dance healing practitioners, and acceptance of many beautiful BIPOC dancers. Zahra has created a foundation in holistic healing dance-arts medicine to meet her elaborate dream of becoming a leading Black-Indigenous American dance healer.

Degrees:

MSc, Dance Science, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, London, England, 2024
BFA, Modern Dance/Dance Education, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Holistic Health Coach Certificate, Institute for Integrative Nutrition/Purchase College SUNY

Maya Harr

96ab7f9bab134dd391354ecdce10b5cfPam Muirheid — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:41:51 +0000

Maya Harr 96ab7f9bab134d… Mon, 07/22/2024 - 16:41

Adjunct Faculty, School of Dance, CVPA

Contact Information

Campus: Fairfax
Building: deLaski Performing Arts Building, A300
Mail Stop: 3D4
Tel: 703-993-1114

Biography

Maya Harr grew up in Alexandria, Virginia where she studied ballet at The Washington School of Ballet under the tutelage of Kee Juan Han, former LINES Ballet company dancer, Kristina Windom and award-winning choreographer Mimmo Miccolis. As a student, Maya was the recipient of the Mary Day Scholarship. Maya spent her summers with San Francisco Ballet, PNB, Ballet West, ABT and the Kirov Academy.

After graduating from high school in 2016, Maya was invited to join Alonzo King LINES Ballet after completing their summer program. Maya danced with Alonzo King LINES Ballet from 2016-2024, bringing King’s work to internationally renowned stages such as Chaillot, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Mariinsky Theatre, and many more. As a dancer with LINES Maya performed many pieces from King’s historical repertoire as well as premiered multiple new works over the years.

While touring as a performing artist, Maya also taught masterclasses for LINES Ballet internationally and began teaching for the LINES Training Program in 2024.

Horizon Miguel

96ab7f9bab134dd391354ecdce10b5cfPam Muirheid — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:18:50 +0000

Horizon Miguel 96ab7f9bab134d… Mon, 07/22/2024 - 16:18

Adjunct Faculty, School of Dance, CVPA

BFA Dance, 2017 (alumnus)

Contact Information

Campus: Fairfax
Building: deLaski Performing Arts Building, A300
Tel: 703-993-1114
Mail Stop: 3D4
Email: hlogan@gmu.edu

Biography

Horizon Miguel is a DMV based dance artist, educator, choreographer, and K-pop cover dancer. A Maryland native, he began formal dance training at Baltimore School for the Arts. Following, Horizon graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance and minor in Women’s and Gender Studies (concentration in LGBTQ+ identities) on full-tuition dance scholarship from George Mason University School of Dance. At Mason, he performed works by Susan Shields, Andrea Miller, Alejandro Cerrudo, Mark Morris, Donald Byrd, Roger Jeffrey, and at Lar Lubovitch's 50th anniversary in the Joyce Theater.

Since graduating, Horizon has worked with Terre Dance Collective, PrioreDance, and Haus of Bambi. Currently, he is a dancer with Company | E performing at the Kennedy Center and Battery Dance Festival, and internationally in Kazakhstan, Thailand, the UAE, and Palestine. Additionally, Horizon has danced in Todrick Hall's music video "Wig", set choreography presented in Dogtown Dance Theater, Atlas Performing Arts Center, and Theatre on the Run. He teaches a multitude of styles at studios and institutions in the DMV and has been a guest teacher at Srinakharinwirot University, and Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University.

When performing as a soloist in the K-pop dance cover scene, Horizon often performs and presents under the stage name Mwah (무아). His love for K-pop and academia lead to the creation of the first collegiately accredited K-pop dance course at South Korea's Incheon Global Campus through Mason Korea in 2020. Since then, Horizon has been invited to host K-pop panels and workshops at multiple Asian pop culture conventions like Otakon, Holiday Matsuri, Supercon, and AnimeUSA. Additionally, he performed with K-pop idol Alex Reid of BP Rania at D.C.'s Korean Cultural Center in 2021 and has received awards personally at K-pop dance cover competitions from Rolling Quartz and JustB.

Degree:

BFA, Dance, George Mason University

Shanice Mason

96ab7f9bab134dd391354ecdce10b5cfPam Muirheid — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 14:45:30 +0000

Shanice Mason 96ab7f9bab134d… Mon, 03/11/2024 - 10:45

Adjunct Faculty, School of Dance, CVPA

Contact Information

Campus: Fairfax
Building: A300, deLaski Performing Arts Building, MS3D4
Tel: 703-993-1114
Email: smason25@gmu.edu

Biography

Shanice Mason (she/her) is a Washington, D.C.-based dance artist, arts administrator, digital media consultant, and educator. Shanice’s skills, at the intersection of art and digital media, include graphic design, media production, and content creation. Her experience in storytelling and process-based work within digital media, teaching pedagogies, and choreography connects the creative aspects of artistic expression with technological innovation, fostering engaging narratives that resonate across diverse audiences.

Shanice has worked with various dance companies and choreographers, including Gesel Mason, MK Abadoo, Orange Grove Dance, S.J. Ewing & Dancers, and The Illustrious Blacks. In addition to her footprint in Washington, D.C., Shanice is a founding company artist of New York-based company Johnnie Cruise Mercer/TheREDProjectNYC, with whom she has toured nationally, served as process manager, and spearheaded the company’s fellowship program designed for undergrad and post-grad students. Shanice continues to build her educational practice with students ranging from K-12 to collegiate level. She’s had the pleasure of teaching at Appomattox Regional Governor’s School, American Dance Festival, Baltimore County Public Schools Fine Arts Dance Festival, Blacklight Summit, CityDance, Dance Exchange, Desales University, NYU Tisch Summer Residency Program, VIVA School of Dance, The Madiera School, Muhlenberg College, University of Maryland, and Virginia Commonwealth University. Shanice’s choreographic work has been shown at CityDance, Dance Place, The Clarice Performing Arts Center, VIVA School of Dance, and The Madeira School.

Degree:

BFA, Dance and Choreography, minor in General Business, Virginia Commonwealth University

David Arce

96ab7f9bab134dd391354ecdce10b5cfPam Muirheid — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 23:28:49 +0000

David Arce 96ab7f9bab134d… Thu, 02/22/2024 - 18:28

Adjunct Faculty, School of Dance, CVPA

Contact Information

Campus: Fairfax
Building: deLaski Performing Arts Building, MS3D4
Tel: 703-993-1114
Email: darce4@gmu.edu.

Biography

David Arce, born in San Diego, California, began his training at Ballet Yuma (AZ) with Jon Cristofori and Kathleen Sinclair. He then danced with San Francisco Ballet for 13 seasons, Artistic Director of Juline Regional Youth Ballet for 10 seasons, Assistant Artistic Director of Mid-Columbia Ballet for 2 seasons, Trainee Program Director at Ballet Idaho, and currently teaching/coaching/choreographing in the D.C. area.

David’s list of accomplishments with the San Francisco Ballet include principal and soloist roles in works of the following choreographers: Balanchine, Robbins, Forsythe, MacMillan, Martins, Morris, de Mille, Petit, Ratmansky, Caniparoli, Tomasson, Kudelka, Welch, Wheeldon, Adam, Possokhov, York, and Lubovich.

Additionally, David has performed throughout the world with San Francisco Ballet and independently at many galas, festivals, and international ballet competitions in Asia and Europe.

Mr. Arce has taught master classes, coached, and choreographed domestically and abroad including Japan, China, Malaysia, Arizona, California, Idaho, Mississippi, New York, Washington State, the Washington Ballet in DC, BYU, University of the Pacific, Modesto Junior College, University of Mississippi, George Mason University, and numerous RDA/P and Ballet Alliance festivals, winning the Best New Choreography award in 2022.

Mason’s School of Dance Presents Annual Gala Concert at the Center for the Arts

Zoe Harr — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 20:02:31 +0000

Mason’s School of Dance Presents Annual Gala Concert at the Center for the Arts Zoe Harr Thu, 02/22/2024 - 15:02

In This Story

Karen Reedy

Susan Shields

Amanda Snellings

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School of Dance students rehearse Robert Battle’s “Awakening” for Mason’s 2023 Gala Concert.
(Photo Credit: Cristian Torres/Strategic Communications/George Mason University)

George Mason University’s School of Dance presents the 2024 Mason School of Dance Gala Concert on March 22 and 23, celebrating a rich array of diverse choreographic voices that span from the early days of modern dance to the freshest perspectives of today. As such, this year’s program showcases Mason’s School of Dance students in four varied works by well-known choreographers and dance educators Kyle Abraham (Drive), Rena Butler (This, That, and the Third), Martha Graham (Steps in the Street), and Susan Shields (Visions and Miracles).

“We are thrilled to present this year's Mason Dance Company Gala Concert performances, featuring works by such renowned choreographers including our very own Susan Shields,” said Director of the Mason School of Dance Karen Reedy. A hallmark of our program is our strong connection to the professional field. Our dancers grow tremendously through working closely in residency with these important dance artists. They heighten their professionalism, make connections for their careers, and truly grow from students to artists. We invite audiences to join us to witness the stunning results of our dancers’ hard work. For those who would like to take their support of the School of Dance a step further, we hope to see you at the Mason Dance Fête on March 23.”

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham performed at the Center on February 17. (Photo Credit: Courtesy A.I.M by Kyle Abraham)

Commissioned for New York City Center’s Fall for Dance Festival in 2017, Kyle Abraham’s Drive is a memory-infused piece celebrating the ecstasy of a dance club. Abraham has shared that his origins in dance began in the club world when he was a teenager growing up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This personal experience inspired the high-energy propulsive work set to club beats, which features an ensemble of eight dancers. This performance is staged by Jae Neal. In addition to Abraham’s piece being included in Mason’s School of Dance Gala, Abraham’s contemporary dance company, A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, is a 2023/2024 Mason Artist-in-Residence which included masterclasses with Mason School of Dance students and the local community prior to their performance at the Center for the Arts on February 17.

Rena Butler’s This, That, and the Third premiered in 2019 as part of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s Forge Forward program. The work explores themes of otherness and code-switching. Over 23 minutes, Butler introduces each member of the six-person cast through distinctive solos and intimate duets. The result is a powerful piece in which the ensemble finds connection through shared experience, revealing the power of multiplicity and a progressive future. This performance is staged by Rena Butler and Madison Pineda. For a special preview of Butler’s piece, watch the video below.

Premiered at New York City’s Guild Theater in 1936—as part of a larger piece entitled Chronicle—Martha Graham’s Steps in the Street was created in response to the rise of fascism in Europe. The rhythmic piece is performed by 12 women, who depict the tragedy and isolation of war through a new dance vocabulary developed by the iconic Graham. The original program notes from the full work’s premiere reads, “Chronicle does not attempt to show the actualities of war; rather, by evoking war’s images, it sets forth the fateful prelude to war, portrays the devastation of spirit which it leaves in its wake, and suggests an answer.” The piece is staged by Elizabeth Auclair.

This piece will also be featured in George Mason University’s Center of the Arts’ Martha Graham Dance Company performance on April 13.

Mason School of Dance Professor, Susan Shields.

A joyous and colorful celebration of music, Susan Shields’ Visions and Miracles will remind audiences that spring is right around the corner. The large ensemble piece debuted in 2012 as part of The Juilliard School’s “New Dances” project. Set to a lively score by composer Christopher Theofanidis, Shields choreography resonates with vibrancy and serves as a metaphor for Mason’s emerging young performers as they embark on their journeys. Shields is an alumna of, and currently a professor in, Mason’s School of Dance. This piece is staged by Shields and assistants Lauren Ciccolini and Nateisha Reaves.

Prior to the March 23 performance, supporters will attend the Mason Dance Fête at 5:30 p.m. in the deLaski Performing Arts Building. This intimate benefit event is a special celebration of Mason’s School of Dance faculty and students. Guests will enjoy open studio demonstrations of works by leading choreographers, including those featured in the Gala Concert program, as well as a food-and-drink reception. All net proceeds from the Mason Dance Fête go toward Mason School of Dance student scholarship funds. The event is co-chaired by Kimberly K. Eby and Julia G. Morelli and Platinum Sponsors of the event are Dr. Peter N. Stearns and Ms. Donna L. Kidd. To learn more about the hard work and art created by Mason School of Dance, watch the video below.

Witness the impressive future of dance and purchase tickets to Mason School of Dance Gala Concert on March 22 and 23. For sponsorship inquiries and questions about Mason Dance Fête, please contact Amanda Snellings at 703-993-1593.

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Jenelle Mrykalo

96ab7f9bab134dd391354ecdce10b5cfPam Muirheid — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 19:47:22 +0000

Jenelle Mrykalo 96ab7f9bab134d… Tue, 02/21/2023 - 14:47

Adjunct Faculty, School of Dance, CVPA

Contact Information

Campus: Fairfax
Building: de Laski Performing Arts Bldg.
Room: A300
Mail Stop: 3D4
Email: jmrykalo@gmu.edu

Biography

Jenelle Mrykalo, a native of Pennsylvania, holds a BFA in dance from Temple University, where she was also a scholarship trainee at PHILADANCO! She has worked with choreographers such as Karen Reedy, Kun-Yang Lin, Milton Myers, Francesca Jandasek, and Marylin York. Her performance career with Karen Reedy Dance and Dancin' Unlimited has included regional and national tours.

For sixteen years, Jenelle served as the dance director at Flint Hill School, receiving the prestigious Driving Spirit Award. Her dedication to dance education led her to pursue additional training from Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB), Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT), and Brain-Compatible Dance Education. Jenelle's philosophy is centered on creating an inclusive and positive studio atmosphere, allowing dance to be accessible to all.

Currently, Jenelle is an adjunct faculty at George Mason University and Lasley Centre for the Performing Arts.

Degree:

BFA, Dance, Temple University