River North Dance Chicago

Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Jessica received her early training from the David DeMarie Dance Studio, the Royal Academy of Ballet and the Buffalo Inner City Ballet School. Jessica was a May 2002 graduate of the University at Buffalo with a joint B.A. degree in Dance and Psychology. While at the University at Buffalo, she was a member of the Zodiaque Dance Company. She was also a principal dancer with the Buffalo City Ballet Company for six years and choreographed their premiere of Dracula. Jessica joined River North Dance Chicago in July 2002 and now is celebrating her 12th season as a Company Member. While in Chicago, Jessica has been a guest artist in Chicagoland performances of The Nutcracker Ballet, as well as in Wisconsin, New York and Iowa. She has appeared in national commercials for The Producers and The Wedding Singer national tour. Jessica was also named one of Chicago’s Top 25 Singles of 2006. Jessica is currently on faculty at the Lou Conte Dance Studio teaching various levels of ballet and jazz. She would like to give a special thanks to her mom, dad, Jillian, Jacob, Blake, her family, friends, and teachers for their constant love, guidance and support. Favorite song/musician: Tiesto, Michael Jackson, Skrillex, Forever by Dennis Wilson, Just Like Starting Over by John Lennon Favorite way to spend a Sunday afternoon: Grilling on a rooftop with my boyfriend and watching a movie with a nice glass of red wine Favorite RNDC memory:

• Arriving in Wolfsburg, Germany and upon arrival going to a Bararian restaurant and had many steins of beer while singing Korean clapping songs
• Every show is important, but the premiere of Renatus sticks out and Eva premiere at the Auditorium
• For 12 years I’ve danced with my best friends. Each group is different and each year is so special to me. I’m inspired everyday
• Going to Moscow and sightseeing in the Red Square
• Traveling to Korea and meeting so many dancers from around the world