Experience the exhilarating energy of JUMPIN' JUNIPER as she hosts JAMAL JACKSON DANCE COMPANY

A well-equipped playspace is available in conjunction with the performance. Children and their grown-ups are free to take a break and return to the show at any time. The playspace remains open until 1:00 pm.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS
JAMAL JACKSON DANCE COMPANY (JJDC) was founded in 2004 with the purpose of fusing various traditional African dance styles with Modern and Hip Hop techniques and diverse contemporary music styles in order to create a new, unique technique that is relevant to a multifarious community of Americans. The movement and storylines of JJDC choreography focus on redefining ideas of community and blurring divisive lines, while still celebrating the beauty of individual cultures. Jackson has a strong desire to not only entertain and educate an audience, but to pass on dance to people of all ages, which he does through regular dance workshops throughout the year. In keeping with the strong mission, the company used 2010 to begin work on a youth outreach program with Berean Baptist Church’s youth drum line. The dancers of JJDC have donated their time to working with the drummers, dancers and choreographers to impart dance training, as well as to impart discipline, professionalism, work ethic and self-confidence.
JAMAL JACKSON DANCE COMPANY has established a strong presence in New York City, performing year round in festivals, self-produced shows, and private events. The company has presented work at venues including, Jennifer Muller/The Works series, DanceNow Festival, Battery Downtown Dance Festival, and White Wave’s Cool New York Dance Festival. JJDC has also toured to Big Range Austin in Austin, TX, the Yard in Martha’s Vineyard, MA, and Performance Spaces of the 21 Century in Chatham, NY. Jackson has also created work for the Diversity in Dance Project at The Yard alongside the Urban Bush Women and the Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company.