Jane Franklin
Received a MFA from The Ohio State University as a University Fellow and certification from the Laban/Bartenieff Institute for Movement Studies. Jane Franklin’s choreography has been presented at multiple venues
Company
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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
ARTISTS
Kelsey Rohr
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
Philip Baraoidan
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
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
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
Amy Scaringe
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
Kevin White
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
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
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
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
Emily Crews
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
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
Jameel Salahuddin
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
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Katie Davis, Acting Chair and Secretary
A Northern Virginia native, joined the JFD Board in September 2015. She grew up performing in a variety of classical dance styles, including ballet, jazz, and lyrical, and continues to
Evelyn Hinote, Vice Chair and Managing Director
Evelyn Hinote is the Business Development Manager for a non-profit organization providing services to children and adults with dyslexia and related learning disabilities. Prior to her current role, she was
Andie de Vaulx, Board Member and Adjunct Artist
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 Barrow Little, Board Member and Adjunct Artist
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.
Daniel Boccio
Daniel Boccio is originally from Douglaston, NY. After high school, he earned a BA in Global Politics at Washington & Lee University (W&L), and an MIA from Columbia University’s School
Bennie Herron
Herron was born in San Diego, CA to a blue-collar family. He describes his upbringing as a challenging but fulfilling childhood rooted in unconditional love. The memories of his youth
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