Jane Franklin
Jane Franklin founded Jane Franklin Dance in Arlington in 1997. Over 28 years (1997–2025), she played a central role in the organization as a performer, choreographer, educator, and administrative director.
Jane Franklin founded Jane Franklin Dance in Arlington in 1997. Over 28 years (1997–2025), she played a central role in the organization as a performer, choreographer, educator, and administrative director.
Kelsey Rohr (Assistant Artistic Director) started studying dance at Richmond Ballet through their public outreach program. She later graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas with a BFA in Dance
Native of Arlington County, Va, is alumni of Virginia Commonwealth University. Performance Credits include Company E, Priore Dance, Sinclair Dance, and Clancyworks. Performance venue highlights include The Lincoln Center, The
Ryan Carlough is a native of North Potomac, Maryland. Mr. Carlough began his dance training with CityDance where he had the opportunity to work closely with and perform works by the
Michala Conroy first started out as a competitive gymnast before studying dance at Pittsburgh CAPA. Michala joined the pre-professional company, Reed Dance II, in Pittsburgh, PA where she worked with
She graduated with a BFA from Towson University in 2008. Since then she has had the pleasure if working with Misako Ballet Company, Dissonance Dance Theatre, Wayles Haynes, alight dance
He began dancing at age 14 at the Putney Summer Arts Program and trained at the Dance Institute of Washington throughout high school. He is trained in various dance styles
Simone Nasry, based in Arlington, VA, is a dancer dedicated to storytelling through movement. Her research explores how movement offers unique insights into lived experiences and transformative narratives. Simone has
Kate Walker is a native of Lexington, Kentucky. She is a proud alumna of the Kentucky Performing Arts Governor’s School for the Arts and School for the Creative and Performing
Marina Cridge is a dancer, choreographer, and teaching artist from Indianapolis, IN. She started her artistic journey as a competitive rhythmic gymnast, where she reached level 10 status. Through her training
She has been a professional dancer, choreographer, and dance educator since 1991 when she moved to the DC area after graduating from the College of William and Mary. Since the
Lauren DeVera is a dancer, choreographer, podcaster, dance curator, certified life coach, and daughter to Filipino immigrant parents, residing in Alexandria, Virginia. She has been teaching, performing, and curating in
She earned an A.A. in dance from Montgomery College, and her B.A. in English from the University of Maryland. Andie has studied for 24 years with many artists including Chuck
Brianne was a member of JFD from 2003-2011; she has been teaching Pilates since 2006 and recently embarked on learning a brain-based motor control movement method through The Neuro Studio.
Alabama born and Texas raised, Jameel started dancing at the late tender age of 30. Although he considered himself a dancer all his life, his first technique class would take