Jennifer as a sacred dancer

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TRADITIONAL DANCE STUDIES: Jennifer Jimenez majored in dance and the fine arts at Bellas Artes , LA UNAM in Mexico City, and Marymount Manhattan College in NYC. In NY, She received a scholarship to study at Broadway Dance Center . She also studied children's movement with Perla Szchumacher, and Larry Silberman. Jennifer was accepted into the American Musical Theater Workshop summer intensive at Hofstra University in New York.

DANCE AS A HEALING ART STUDIES: In 1996 Jennifer received her NIA (Neuromuscular Integrative Action) White Belt from Debbie and Carlos Rosas. She continued her studies with well known movement artists; Gabrielle Roth (5 Rhythm Wave), Vinn Marti (Soul Motion) , and Marianne Karou ( Dance Alive).

PROFESSIONAL DANCE EXPERIENCE: Jennifer had the privilege of dancing as a company member with 'Donna Sternberg and Dancers ' for several years. While with Donna the company was honored to be featured in Dance Magazine . She also performed as a guest artist with 'Project 21', Marvin Tunney , with the Pops Orchestra, and in music videos as a dancer and choreographer. She currently dances as a member of MOA (Movement of Agape), and as a solo sacred dancer at churches, and for conferences and special events.

DANZALIVE CD: In 1999 with the miraculous birth of her daughter, Jennifer found her voice as a facilitator of the Healing Arts and she produced a guided healing movement CD called, 'Danzalive'. This CD guides people into experiencing free expression of Body, Voice and Soul.

MOMMY AND ME CLASSES: In 2003 with the birth of her son Joel Santiago she developed Let's dance Together a dynamic movement program designed especially for parents and their children combining aspects of Yoga, Dance and Pilates.

PRENATAL DANCE: While pregnant with her third child Jorge Joaquin, Jennifer produced Lets Dance Together Prenatal Dance. This DVD is a fusion of integrated breath work, yoga, labor preparation, and joyful/expressive dance.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Jennifer has taught everything from traditional aerobics to Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, and the Healing Arts, for children and adults. Jennifer has taught in fitness clubs, dance studios, pre-schools, the YMCA, and in LAUSD classrooms. Jennifer had the privilege of coordinating the Movement Ministry at The Living Enrichment Center in Wilsonville for four years. She is currently one of the core leadership members for the Agape movement ministry, (MOA) Movement of Agape, in Culver City, CA, where she performs and teaches. She has traveled internationally, teaching at churches, conferences, workshops, correctional facilities, eating disorder clinics, and festivals.

JENNIFER SINGS: In 2000 she dove deep into the study of vocal expression. She studied vocal expression as therapy from local Pop icon Rindy Ross of Quarterflash now with the Trail Band. She also studied vocal performance with another Pop icon, Valerie Day of Nu Shooz, now Valerie Day and The Nights of Swing. Jennifer recorded a demo of 3 original songs in Spanish and produced a music video of her single 'Y Sonar' for the record label Bata Producciones in Mexico City. Her studies in vocal expression deeply impact her work as a facilitator of the healing arts.

If you'd like to contact Jennifer Jimenez, send an email to: letsdance123@sbcglobal.net