JocelynTheDancer

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Greenbelt, Maryland, United States

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I am an advocator for the ARTS! My choreographic work has been presented across renowned stages, including the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (DC), Atlas Performing Arts Center (DC), SUNY Purchase College (NY), and the Jack Guidone Theatre (DC) where I produced and choreographed UP! Dance Project. I also created works for Georgetown University’s Dance Company, Hershey Park, and the International Association of Blacks in Dance Conference. As a performer, I appeared in The Chocolate Nutcracker at the Lincoln Theatre (DC); All Shook Up, Annie, South Pacific, and Peter Pan (Dance Captain) at Jenny Wiley Theatre (KY); The Christmas Spectacular (OH); FAME at Surflight Theatre (NJ); Chicago at Media Theatre (PA); Hairspray aboard Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas (the first cruise show featured on the Tony Awards); Guys and Dolls at Olney Theatre Center (MD); The Wiz and Guys and Dolls (Dance Captain) at Ford’s Theatre (DC).

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Kid Friendly Wall Calendar Printable

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Make learning the days of the week and dates fun, simple, and hands-on with this kid-friendly fillable monthly calendar! Designed especially for preschoolers, Pre-K, kindergarten learners, homeschool families, teachers, and parents, this easy-to-read calendar helps little learners build confidence with daily routines, number recognition, and time concepts. With large day labels, spacious writing boxes, and a flexible “start any month” design, this printable calendar is perfect for classrooms, mo

PreK - 3rd

Balanced Literacy, Social Emotional Learning, Telling Time

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Experience

Teaching style

A lifelong learner and passionate advocate for the arts, I am committed to inspiring people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to explore, trust, and elevate their artistic voices.

Awards & shining teacher moments

I am also an award-winning children’s book author, using storytelling to educate and promote a global appreciation for the art of movement. My children’s books, Jocelyn Learns to Dance and How Feelings Move, have earned two Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council Grants, the Firebird Book Award, the Golden Wizard Book Prize, and an honorable mention at the Paris Book Festival. My books have been translated into French and Spanish, and have reached audiences in Jamaica, Rwanda and France.

My own education history

I have an MFA in Dance from the Conservatory of Dance at SUNY Purchase College and a BFA in Dance and Marketing from Temple University. Additional dance training includes programs at The Philadelphia Dance Company (Danco2 Apprentice Company), Ballet Theatre of Maryland, Mark Morris Dance Group, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and Danza Contemporánea de Cuba. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of learning from and collaborating with esteemed artists such as Hinton Battle, recording artist Tamia, and Kazuko Hirabayashi.