Jennifer is a professional dancer, instructor, choreographer, and mother with over 19 years of teaching experience. Her passion for dance began at the age of 2, when she began her first ballet lessons in the basement of a church. Jennifer is trained in various genres, including (but not limited to) Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Lyrical, and Musical Theatre. Upon graduation, Jennifer went on to study at The University of the Arts as part of their Dance Certificate Program before beginning her professional career in the dance industry.

 

Her professional credits include Carnival Cruise Lines (M.S. Paradise, M.S. Pride, M.S. Miracle), The Fulton Theatre (A Chorus Line), Olney Theatre (On the Town, Candide, Elf, Singing in the Rain), Totem Pole Playhouse (Footloose, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Grease, Jesus Christ Superstar, A Christmas Carol) to name a few. 

 

Jennifer has vast experience working with students ranging in ages from 2 through adult in various styles, specializing in Ballet, Pointe, Musical Theater, and Certified Level 1 Progressing Ballet Technique. Former students of Jennifer's have gone on to have successful performing careers of their own, including backup dancers for Taylor Swift; Poppy; Ailey II; Giordano Dance Company; IamForce Company member; Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Brooklynettes; Washington Commanders, Tennessee Titans, and Ravens Cheerleaders; Disney World Performers; featured dancers in Glee; Smash; as well as Regional Theater and Television Commercial work. 

In addition to her passion for teaching, she is also an accomplished choreographer for professional theaters, colleges, talent shows, and dance competitions. Jennifer is an active member of Actors' Equity Association and continues to work in both stage and film.