Jenn Pray

Jenn Pray

Guest Artist & Guest Choreographer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Dance Artist | Choreographer | Educator

  • Education

    • University of Washington

      2021 - 2023
      Master of Fine Arts - MFA Dance
    • University of Iowa

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) International/Global Studies and Dance

      Activities and Societies: Global Buddies, Dancers in Company, United Action for Youth, Dance Marathon, UI Sustainability, U of Iowa Center for Human Rights

    • Leiden University

      2010 - 2010
      International Law
  • Experience

    • Iowa Dance Theatre

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
      Guest Artist & Guest Choreographer
    • University of Iowa Center for Human Rights

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
      Intern

      •Planned outreach events, and film screening, coordinated guest speakers, participated in human rights discussion panels•Initiated a website for human rights related student organizations•Updated social media networks with weekly newsletters and event invitations

    • Joffrey Ballet School

      Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
      Resident Assistant

      •Counseled students in dormitory living, managed emergency situations and organized activities•Managed outings, daily transit, and events for large groups of students •Worked at the reception desk of the dormitory, managed informational spreadsheets, assisted with disciplinary issues•Communicated between students and school administration, and between parents and students

    • Turks and Caicos Friends of the Arts

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2010
      Guest Artist
    • Iowa Center for Research by Undergraduates

      Aug 2010 - Aug 2011
      Research Assistant

      •Assisted Professor Rebekah Kowal with materials acquisition, archival research, manuscript editing•Researched the connections between performance and politics in the United States between 1930-1960•Outstanding Poster Presentation Award at the Spring Undergraduate Research Festival•Presented research to legislators at the State Capitol•Presented research in an Honors Forum through the Department of Dance

    • University of Iowa Dance Forum

      Jul 2011 - May 2012
      Ballet Instructor

      Created weekly lesson plans, communicated with parents and director, taught ballet, pointe, and choreography to students ages 8-16

    • BodyMoves...A Fitness Studio

      Jan 2012 - Jun 2012
      Yoga Instructor
    • Threads Dance Project

      Jul 2012 - May 2016
      Company Member
    • Ballet Minnesota

      Sept 2012 - May 2014
      Company Member
    • Saint Paul City Ballet

      Sept 2012 - Aug 2013
      Ballet and Conditioning instructor
    • Dance & Other Behaviors

      Apr 2013 - Jun 2016
      Co-Director & Choreographer
    • Your Yoga

      Aug 2013 - Jan 2018
      Manager, Teacher Trainer
    • Prairie School of Dance

      Aug 2013 - May 2015
      Dance Instructor
    • Ashley Ballet Arts Academy

      Sept 2013 - Mar 2021
      Dance Faculty
    • The Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists

      Aug 2016 - Feb 2021
      Dance Faculty
    • STUART PIMSLER DANCE & THEATER INC

      Sept 2017 - Jun 2021
      Company Artist
    • University of Washington

      Jun 2021 - now
      Pre-Doctoral Lecturer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • E-RYT

      Yoga Alliance