Jenna Swartz
INSTRUCTOR: BALLET & MODERN
Jenna began her dance training in Central Pennsylvania before attending Mercyhurst University (Erie, PA) where she graduated with a BFA in Dance and a BA in Pre-Health Science.While in school, Jenna performed as a company member with SoMar Dance Works (Erie, PA). After graduating she joined Seiche Dance Collective (Erie, PA) as a company artist, performing classical, contemporary, and jazz works, as well as debuting original choreography. While living in Erie, Jenna also choreographed for the Erie Dance Film Festival, worked as a remote artist for Dissonance Dance Theatre (Philadelphia, PA), and served as the rehearsal director and choreographer for Erie Contemporary Ballet Theatre, where her choreography was chosen to be presented at the Regional Dance America Festival in 2023. Jenna is in her third season with Columbus Dance Theatre. She has completed the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet Teacher Workshop in August of 2023 and 2024. She continues to teach and choreograph in the Columbus area. This is her third season with Xclaim, where she enjoys sharing her love of dance with the future generation. |