Jacqui Young

Jacqui Young is originally from Tewksbury, Massachusetts but has been living in New York City for the past seven years. She graduated from Hunter College with a Bachelor of Science in Choreography and Creative Theory. She also holds a Bachelor of Science from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Deviance and Victimization of Women, as well as an Associates Degree in Broadcast Journalism from Northern Essex Community College. She is the Artistic Director of the Push Factor Dance Company; an alternative jazz dance company based in New York City and is also a certified American Ballet Theatre Instructor.

Jacqui received the prestigious 92nd Street Y Harkness Space Grant and also was a Silo Residency recipient through DanceNow/NYC two years in a row. Both of these awards allowed her to premiere works in the New York City area. Jacqui’s choreography has been features at the International Dance Festival, the Ailey Citigroup Theatre, the Dicapo Opera House, Dance Harlem, The Pearl Theatre and the Duke on 42nd Street.

Jacqui began dancing at the age of five, choreographed her first professional show at age sixteen, and landed her first professional dancing job at age eighteen. Her professional credits include: The Van Burch and Wellford Show, (Illusion and Comedy Show) (Branson, MO) choreographer, dancer, and magic assistant; awarded best new show, best dancers, and best choreography. Choreographer, on TNN, The Crook and Chase Show; Melinda: First Lady of Magic, Dancer and magic assistant, (Las Vegas, NV); Sh-Boom National Tour; performed in production shows at: Lady Luck Hotel, The Desert Inn, Colorado Belle & the Red Lion Hotel and Casino; The Rainbow Tribe, Dancer, Hip Hop Dance Company (Boston, MA); West End Dance Company, Dancer, Jazz Dance Company (Boston, MA); Director and Choreographer for the North American Premiere of Uncle Ebenezer, A Christmas Carol; Director and choreographer for World Premiere workshop of a new music-theatre-dance production titled Tree Story; Choreographer for professional productions of: Annie, Die Fledermaus, Grease, Hello Dolly, Man of La Mancha, Music Man, Oklahoma, Sound of Music, The King & I, The Wiz, Two for the Seesaw, and West Side Story.

Jacqui has enjoyed an extensive career as a professional dancer, concert producer, stage director, artistic director, choreographer, studio owner and educator. She has devoted her entire life to the field of dance. She feels that dance is therapeutic and brings joy to all who experience it. Dance is life.

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"The course was fantastic. I felt my technique improve everyday. The teachers were phenomenal. Ben’s choreography was great I really enjoy his style and I will definitely do a course with him again."

"I had a great experience these last two weeks and I felt I had learned a lot and really enjoyed the programme, the dance classes were incredible and learning Italian was very interesting."

"In questi giorni di stage abbiamo conosciuto nuovi aspetti di noi e della danza: La capacità di osservare e utilizzar totali lo spazio e pensar all’importanza di ogni parte del proprio corpo. "

"I loved the diversity of the program. Each teacher brought their own views and experiences to the program. They were welcoming to all levels and made sure to explain things in different ways so to better fit different learning styles."

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"Attending Dance Master Class was like having done a long journey. I am sastisfied of the classes and your professionalism. I might have liked having some more corrections during ballet classes but I have learned a lot anyway especially when I was reminded to practise and listen to the music! I was very impressed by your humanity and generosity as well. You work with heart and this makes me feel happy."

"The teachers are good and the choreographies are very nice, for those who are reaching "perfection" (if it exists) as well as those with a lower dance level and with less experience."

Jacqui Young

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