Dance Resume
Education
Roger Williams University, Bristol RI
BA in Dance and Performance, Summa Cum Laude May 2020
Minor in Graphic Design Communications
Jenna has studied modern, contemporary, ballet, and improvisation techniques. Additionally, she has taken theory courses in choreography, dance history, kinesiology, mime, performance art, movement theatre, and pedagogy. They have worked with a variety of guest professionals including Shawn Fitzgerald Ahern, Ephrat Asherie, Shura Baryshnikov & Danielle Davidson of Doppelganger Dance Collective, Seán Curran, Tiffany Mills, Christina Robson, Jenny Rocha, Renaud Wiser, Raphael Xavier, and Netta Yershalmy.
In the fall of 2018, Jenna studied abroad in London, England. During their time in the UK, she learned choreography from Renaud Wiser, had technique classes with Stephen Pelton and Tory Trotter, and had workshops with Jorge Crecis, Katie Lusby, and Sarah Poekert.
Choreography
By Jenna Gross
“Slow Boat”
dance film October 2020
“You Should”
dance film May 2020
“Apply Pressure”
Roger Williams University’s Dance Theatre December 2019
“Put Me On the Fridge”
Advanced Choreography showing at Roger Williams University December 2019
By Jenna Gross and Jillian MacLaughlin
“Booked & Busy”
Tiny Dances September 2022
“Something Very Wrong”
Tiny Dances September 2021
“No wind, No rain”
Tiny Dances September 2019
“Hayno;fauqu”
RWU’s JR/SR Showcase March 2019
“Beautifully Barren”
BDTx June 2018 and ProviDANCE Project & Friends August 2018
Performance Experience
Lorraine Chapman The Company (LCTC)- Company Member
October 2021 - Present
Performances
Birdie - December 2021
Bon Secours - November 2021
Natalie Johnson Dance - Company Member
September 2020 - May 2022
Performances
Closing Distance - March 2022
(En)During - November 2021
Imagined Warmth Excerpt at Somerville ArtBeat - July 2021
"Last To Fall" - Dance Film Soloist October 2021
Roger Williams University Dance Theatre - Company Member
September 2016 - May 2020
Michael Bolger’s Nutcracker: An Original Contemporary Adaptation lead role
Performed at the Roger Williams University Performing Arts Center December 2019
“A contribution to our reckoning.” choreographed by B-A-R Dance
Performed at Project 31’s “Instinct” July 2019 and at Nozama Dance Collective’s "Uplift” August 2019
“Nasty (Excerpts)” choreographed by Cayley Dorr
Performed at Nozama Dance Collective’s “Enough” August 2018
“I Just Come for the Coffee” choreographed by Layne Willis
Performed at the American College Dance Association New England Regional Conference February 2018 and at Sasso & Company’s “Deeply Rooted” February 2018
STAND, durational performance art installation honoring victims of domestic violence created by Cathy Nicoli
Performed at Roger Williams University October 2016 and October 2020
Studio Rhythm Dance Center, Westford MA - Company Member
September 2008 - June 2016
Trained and competed in studio dance styles including ballet, jazz, tap, musical theatre, contemporary, hip-hop, and lyrical dance.
Teaching
DB Studios, Lexington MA
Musical Theatre and Pre-Ballet + Jazz
September 2020 - June 2021
Studio Rhythm Dance Center, Westford MA
Lyrical and leaps & turns technique
September 2014 - June 2016
Modern / Improv workshop
June 2018
Substitute teacher
June 2016 - Present