Jessica Chen

Contemporary Dance

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     JESSICA CHEN is a New York based dancer and choreographer.  She grew up in Hacienda Heights, California.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies emphasizing in Socio-economics and politics from the University of California, Santa Barbara.  J. Chen moved to NYC to study at the Alvin Ailey School.  There she met and trained with Mr. Earl Moseley.  At the Earl Mosley’s Institute of the Arts she worked with choreographers such as Sharon Wong, Juan Rodriguez of Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Julian Barnett, Camille A. Brown and Darcy Naganuma.  The J. Chen Project presents her own work performing in venues such as Dumbo Dance Festival (NY), Jennifer Muller HATCH series (NY), Lobrero Theatre (CA), Solar Powered Dance Series (NY), and PMT Dance Series (NY).  As a commercial dancer J. Chen has danced in commercials and music videos such as Ecko Red commercial with Vanessa Huggins and “Her Hair is On Fire” with Semi Precious Weapons.  She also toured internationally with hip-hop artist and judge of America’s Best Dance Crew Lil Mama.  J. Chen is excited to take her career  in both contemporary and commercial dance to next level.

     For more on Jessica Chen, visit her website at www.jchenproject.com.

Teaching Schedule:

Section 3.9 - Open Contemporary Dance  - Monday 6:00 - 7:30pm

Class Description:

     Jessica’s contemporary class starts with the fundamentals from ballet and modern techniques to get the joints and muscles warmed up.  Once the body is warm, dancers are guided in a stretch to elongate their muscles.  The choreography and phrase work emphasizes musicality and intention in the movement.  Part of the process includes experimenting with guided improvisation both individual and contact.  This class encourages dancers to push their technique to the next level and also nourishes the potential of developing performers.