A bit more about Jess:

Jessica has six years of competitive ballroom dance experience where she specialized in the American styles of Rhythm (cha-cha, rumba, East coast/triple swing, bolero, mambo) and Smooth (waltz, tango, foxtrot, Viennese waltz). She also has over 18 years of experience in modern, lyrical, jazz, and ballet. Jessica is a current member of 8:20 Dance Company. She is originally from southeastern Wisconsin and now lives in the Minneapolis area. Jessica studied Chemistry and Soil Science at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where she was a member of the Dance Collective and the UMN Ballroom Dance Club and Competition Team. Jessica enjoys exploring storytelling and expression through movement, and she is interested in how multiple styles of dance can be combined to create a unique work of art. Outside of the studio, Jessica dabbles in various art forms and enjoys spending time outside—hiking, birding, and digging in the soil.