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Originally from Rocky Hill, CT, Jacqueline attended Point Park University, under the direction of Susan Stowe, where she graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of the Arts in Dance. During her college career she had the opportunity to work with Kellie Hodges, Kiesha Lalama, as well as her fellow peers. Jacqueline also created many works for performances such as Student Choreography Project, Bridgeworks, and Dance Club Showcase.
Other training credentials include REVES(Costa Rica), B12(Germany), Catch8(Ireland), Dance Italia, Earl Mosley's Institute of the Arts, David Parsons, and the American Dance Festival. She has also studied with Australian Dance Theatre in Adelaide, Australia and workshops with Francisco Cordova, VIM VIGOR, Tomislav English, and Kristina Alleyne.
Following college, Jacqueline moved to Brooklyn, NY where she started dancing with DoubleTake Dance Company and DanceWorks NYC. During at which time she performed at venues such as Dixon Place, Herald Square, and other theaters across Queens. She has also had the chance to work alongside Mathew James in Urban Tribe and Mike Kirsh of Unique New York Productions for both contemporary and commercial productions. Most recently, Jacqueline assisted Gabriel Nieto of VEM in-residency at Platforma 22 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. She also collaborated with Greys Vecchio, Freddy Adrian, Mone Argumedo, and Karen Mora for the performance of Vida En La Calle in Guadalajara, MX.
In addition to being a performer, Jacqueline’s second passion is choreography. Recently she received a scholarship to REVES in Heredia, Costa Rica where she performed a solo at Puntas de Encuentras entiltled “Negative Concepts”. She also released her first dance film in 2020 entitled Borderline, and was presented at the Unbroken Film Festival and the Third Coast Dance Film Festival.
Outside of dance, Jacqueline is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer with specializations in Pre/Post Natal, TRX, Kettlebell, Corrective Exercise, and Bulgarian Bags. Through her continued education as a trainer, cross training has become an important part of her daily routine as a dancer. She enjoys using her knowledge and attention to detail to challenge the body’s physicality when it comes to helping her clients reach their fitness goals. To learn more about her training click here.
Jacqueline as a Teacher
In class, Jacqueline delivers an encouraging environment for her students, regardless of what age or role dance may play in their life.
“Dance has always been my passion; and to able to share that joy with my students is always a priceless experience.”
She has over 12 years of experience teaching styles such as ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, tap, contemporary, hip-hop, improvisation, floorwork, and acro. The age range includes children from 3 to professional level dancers. She has taught at competitive studios, summer programs, and after school programs across CT and NY.
