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PERIDANCE FACULTY

Current
Jennifer Florentino

Jennifer Florentino

Contemporary Dance Theater

BIOGRAPHY

Jennifer Florentino, (Paterson, NJ) received her BFA in Dance from Point Park University.
Jennifer artistic career has granted her to perform across the country. Dance Companies: Crystal
Pite’s Kidd Pivot, Aszure Barton & Artists and Deeply Rooted Dance Theater. TV/Film: Steven
Spielberg’s West Side Story, Kiss of a Spider Woman, Smile 2, Up Here, Modern Love, The
Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Isn't It Romantic, Kennedy Center Honors (Gloria Estefan), SNL.
Theater: Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl. Life & Trust, Illinoise The Musical,
Only Gold, Once Upon A One More Time, Moulin Rouge The Musical, Evita and On Your Feet
(1st National).

Upon graduating she had the privilege to perform and receive an honorable mention at The John
F. Kennedy Center for a duet she co choreographed called “Till The End.” Jennifer received her
first choreographic commission for Ballet Hispanico Dos. And created senior solo for University
of Missouri Kansas City called “Tummo”. She was a part of the Broadway choreographic
developments of Moulin Rouge The Musical, Justin Peck’s Illinoise The Musical and Once
Upon A One More Time. She was also a contributing choreographer and theater divisor for an
immersive theater show called, Life and Trust. And recently was an assistant choreographer and
performer for Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl starring Cynthia Erivo.

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CLASS DESCRIPTION

Where artistry meets humanity. In this class, we will play with improvisational tasks, acting techniques, partnering, and phrase work. We will break the class dynamic and focus on community building while crafting and deepening our artistry. We intend to enhance our human expression through storytelling while using movement as our foundation.


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