JDY Dance Theatre

About the Artist

Jennifer D. Yackel is a dance artist whose extensive career has taken her from ballet companies such as Richmond Ballet and Ballet Theatre of Maryland, to contemporary companies such as Jeanne Ruddy Dance and Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company. She has performed in notable venues such as the Kimmel Center, Jacob’s Pillow, Kaatsbaan International Dance Center, and the Lincoln Center Plaza. Her choreography has been presented in several festivals and venues including Dixon Place, American College Dance Association Festival, Salisbury University, YES Dance Invitational and Come Together Festival. Jennifer has been an educator of dance for almost two decades with students going on to dance with companies such as Ballet Met, Philadelphia Ballet, Suzanne Farrell Ballet, Sarasota Ballet, Ballet Arkansas, and Charlottesville Ballet.  

Artist's Statement

I’m a dance artist, choreographer, and teacher who’s movement style is heavily informed by the principals of classical modern dance techniques. My interest lies in exploring the many facets of the human condition through dance and sharing that with others by means of my choreographic work.