Curriculum Vitae
Jinah Parker
Personal Information
Hight: 5'2 Hair Color: Black
Weight:115 lbs Eye Color: Dark Brown
Education:
New York University
M.A., 2010 Masters in Dance Education
New York State Certification in Dance Education
State University of New York at Buffalo
B.A., 2004 (Cumulative education included Dance and Musical Theater)
Professional Development
Gibney Dance, ICAT Community Action Training 2016
NYC Department of Education, Citywide Dance 2015
NYC Department of Education, Engaging the Male Dancer & Partnering Techniques 2014-2015
NYC Department of Education, Impacting Arts Teacher Practice to Improve student learning 2014-2015NYC Department of Education, Arts Education Liaisons – Workshop#1 2013/2014
Turn Around – a year long training 2013-2014
NYC Department of Education, Arts Education Liaisons – Introduction to fundraising 2013
NYC Department of Education, The Art of Teaching Dance: Back to the Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the Arts! Dancing Tales 2013-2014
NYC Department of Education, The Art of Teaching Dance: Tools and techniques for the classroom and studio 2012-2013
Kagan Cooperative Learning- a year long training 2012-2013
Fall for Dance Lab, Mashup: Remixing Influences for Inspired Dance Making 2012
New York State Dance Education Association (NYSDEA) Conference 2007 and 2008
Healing Work and Certifications
Institute for Inner Studies, Inc.
Pranic Healing I Certification 2018
The Noble Touch
Essential Oils: Healing with the Angels Certification 2018
Essential Oils: For Prosperity and Manifestation Certification 2019
The International Institute of Reflexology Inc.
Ingham Method® of Reflexology
Completed Levels 1-3 Foot and Hand Reflexology course work and completing case studies for certification 2013 - Present
Teaching Experience:
2016- Present
Brooklyn, NY
The Jinah Parker Project
Founder and Director of non-profit arts organization that tackles major social issues through dance, choreography, and education. Offering empowerment workshops through the arts, interactive lectures, dance composition and technique classes.
Fall 2017 - Present
New York, NY
The Dalton School
Employed as a salaried part time faculty member. Teaching dance technique, conditioning, and composition to both high school and middle school.
2018
New York, NY
St. Francis College
Scholar in residence working with students around ending gender violence, healing and empowerment.
2018
Columbia University
New York, NY
Hired as a guest speaker during Domestic Violence Awareness Month to speak about healing, personal transformation and ending violence against women and girls.
2016-2017
Brooklyn, NY
EM Arts
Employed as an independent contractor to teach dance and conduct and create curriculum for Teacher Professional Development.
2016
Brooklyn, NY
Williamsburg Movement & Arts Center
Employed as an independent contractor. Teach dance and theater at various sites throughout Brooklyn. Set choreography on WMAAC youth company.
2014- 2015
Queens, NY
Thomas J. McCann Woodside Intermediate School I.S. 125Q
Employed as a full time dance teacher. Developing middle school dance curriculum teaching dance skill and arts literacy with a cross curricular focus.
Appointed school Arts Liaison.
2013 - 2015
Queens, NY
Summer Arts Institute
Employed as the full time middle school dance instructor. Teach Horton based modern and dance composition. Create student centered choreography.
2014
Colima, Mexico
Universidad De Colima
Guest artist, taught modern technique class to BFA dance students.
2009 – 2012, 2014
New York, NY
Department of Theater and Dance
SUNY at Buffalo
Conducted auditions in New York City for prospective freshman for the University at Buffalo Dance Department. Taught modern, jazz, and musical theater combinations and assisted in the adjudication process.
2012-2014
Queens, NY
Collaborative Arts Middle School
Employed as a full time dance teacher. Creating a new dance program, developing middle school dance curriculum with a focus on technical advancement and arts literacy. Appointed school Arts Liaison.
2012
New York, NY
Tompkins Square Middle School
Employed as a full time one-year replacement dance teacher. Created three full curriculums, teaching a variety of styles and grade levels. Participated in outcomes based grading, created dance website, and coach school Spirit Team.
2010 - Summer
East Orange, NJ
Cicely Tyson School of the Performing Arts
Employed in Arts and Literacy Program where I taught various dance techniques while incorporating a daily literacy component.
2009
Patterson, NJ
Rosa L. Parks High School
Guest teaching artist, taught modern technique class to 11th and 12th grade students
2006 – 2008
Buffalo, NY
The Buffalo Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts
Employed full time by the Buffalo Public School system. Taught Horton based modern dance technique, jazz, and dance history while choreographing
for productions for school and community events.
2008
Buffalo, NY
University at Buffalo
Substitute Instructor - Advanced Modern dance class.
2006 – 2008
Buffalo, NY
Darlene Ciglia’s Dance Project
Taught Technique class
2007
Buffalo, NY
Miss Barbara’s School of Dance
Taught Jazz class
2006 -2007
Williamsville, NY
Lockport/ Classical City Ballet
Guest Modern and Jazz instructor
2005- 2006
Greenwich, CT
Dance Adventure Dance School
Taught tap classes and choreograph for the recital
Performance Experience:
2018
Radeau (Raft) by Eleo Pomare, Presented as a part of American Dance Guild Festival, Citigroup Theater at The Ailey Studios, New York, NY.
Excerpts from SHE, a Choreoplay, Presented at The Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts, Buffalo, NY; created, written, choreographed, and danced by Jinah Parker.
2017
Radeau (Raft) by Eleo Pomare, Presented as a part of Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company's 45th Anniversary, Citigroup Theater at The Ailey Studios, New York, NY.
Excerpts from SHE, a Choreoplay, Presented at Iona College, New Rochelle, NY; created, written, choreographed, and danced by Jinah Parker.
SHE, a Choreoplay, York Society for Ethical Culture Presented in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, New York, NY; created, written, choreographed, and danced by Jinah Parker. Directed by Ellie Heyman.
SHE, a Choreoplay. Presented at HERE Arts Center Off Off-Broadway Theater, New York, NY; created, written, produced, choreographed, and danced by Jinah Parker. Directed by Phaedra Scott.
Excerpts from SHE: A Choreoplay on sexual violence, Sandra Bland, and healing Presented at Brooklyn Museum First Saturday, Brooklyn, NY; created, written, produced, choreographed, and danced by Jinah Parker.
2016
SHE: A choreoplay on sexual violence, Sandra Bland, and healing, New York, NY; created, written, produced, choreographed, and danced by Jinah Parker.
SHE: A multimedia suite on sexual violence, Sandra Bland, and healing, New York, NY; created, produced, choreographed, and danced by Jinah Parker.
2015
Statement Pieces, New York, NY; directed and choreographed by Jinah Parker. A multimedia performance capturing various aspects of the human experience.
2008- 2016
Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company, New York, NY; directed by Enri Cruz DeJesus. Perform works by a range of choreographers including: Enrique Cruz DeJesus and Eleo Pomare. Performances at Jacobs Pillow and Kaatsbaan.
2009 - 2016
Annabella Gonzales Dance Theater, New York, NY; directed by Annabella Gonzales. Perform several works by Annabella Gonzales for her Mexican Tours
in Chihuahua and Mexico City.
2015
The William Hooker Trio at Firehouse Space, Brooklyn, NY; directed by William Hooker. Choreographey by Jinah Parker. Special guest, improvisational performance with 3 piece jazz trio.
EVIDENCE: the Baldwin Suit, Queens, NY; directed by William Hooker, Juan Michael Porter II. Choreographed by Juan Michael Porter II. A multimedia
performance featuring live jazz musicians collaborating with dancers, and poet. Featured Female Dancer
2010
Industrial: Wise Big City Boogie Promotion, New York, NY, Dancer
2008
The Sahel: A Crack in the Heart, New Rochelle, CT; preformed work created by Christina Coleman
Beauty and the Beast, Artpark, Lewiston, NY; directed by Randy Kramer, Ensemble
2007
LehrerDance, Buffalo, NY; directed by Jon Lehrer, performed several known works by Jon Lehrer including: Bridge and Tunnel, Iambus and Loose Cannon
Aida, Artpark, Lewiston, NY; directed by Randy Kramer, Nubian ensemble
2004-2005
Dayton Contemporary Dance Company II, Dayton, OH; directed by Shonna Hickman-Matlock
2003- 2004
Zodiaque Dance Company, University at Buffalo, Amherst, NY; directed by Tom Ralabate, featured in PBS Special Filming
Choreography:
2018
SHE, a Choreoplay. Cast of 10. Music: Various artists. Presented at Gibney Studios, New York, NY.
2017
SHE, a Choreoplay. Cast of 10. Music: Various artists. Presented at HERE Arts Center Off Off-Broadway Theater. New York, NY.
Excerpts from SHE: A choreoplay on sexual violence, Sandra Bland, and healing. Cast of 5. Music: Various artists including original music by Fraser Campbell. Presented at Brooklyn Museum/Target First Saturday. Brooklyn, NY.
Enough, 2 dancers, Music: Jacques Ibert. Presented at The Manhattan Movement Arts Theater. New York, NY.
2016
SHE: A choreoplay on sexual violence, Sandra Bland, and healing. Cast of 14. Music: Various artists including original music by Fraser Campbell. Presented at New York Live Arts. New York, NY.
SHE: A multimedia suite on sexual violence, Sandra Bland, and healing. Cast of 14. Music: Various artists including original music by Fraser Campbell. Presented at New York Live Arts. New York, NY.
Stages of Release Part 2, 2 dancers, Music: Moby. Presented at The Manhattan Movement Arts Theater. New York, NY.
2015
Statement Pieces (evening length work of 3 suites: My Mama Told Me, Master Teacher, I Have Overcome, 4 dancers, Music: Pharoah Sanders, Kerry Muzzey, Led Zeppelin, Erykah Badu, Laura Nyro, Kendrick Lamar, Nina Simone, Amel Larrieux. Presented by Dixon Place. New York, NY.
Stages of Release (excerpt), 1 dance, Music: Wayne Shorter. Presented at The Manhattan Movement Arts Theater. New York, NY.
Annie MTI cast of 28: Presented at Thomas J. McCann IS 125, Queens, NY
2014
Tolerance, 1 dancer. Music: Wayne Shorter and Laura Nyro. Presented at The Manhattan Movement Arts Theater. New York, NY.
Espoir, 1 dancer. Music: Wayne Shorter. Presented at The Snug Harbor Outdoor Festival. Staten Island, NY.
Hairspray Jr. cast of 28: MTI/Broadway Jr. Presented at Collaborative Arts Middle School, Queens, NY
2013
Talk Back, 2 dancers. Music: Justin Hicks. Presented at The Manhattan Movement Theater. New York, NY.
Thirst, 21 dancers. Music: Epic Score. Presented at The Tony Bennett Concert Hall, Frank Sinatra School of the Arts. Queens, NY
Once on this Island Jr. cast of 25: MTI /Broadway Jr. Presented at Collaborative Arts Middle School, Queens, NY
Urban Revolution, 20 dancers. Music: Justin Hicks. Presented at Collaborative Arts Middle School, Queens, NY.
2011
Hard, 2 dancers. Music: Justin Hicks. Presented at The Manhattan Movement Theater. New York, NY.
2008
Unfolding Evolution, 11 dancers. Music: Seal. Presented at The Buffalo Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts, Buffalo, NY.
Grace and Mercy, 12 dancers. Music: Marvin Sapp. Presented at The Buffalo Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts, Buffalo, NY.
Elements of Self, 2 dancers. Music: Raul Midon. Presented at The Buffalo Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts, Buffalo, NY.
Movin Up!, 6 dancers. Music: Curtis Mayfield. Presented at The Albright Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, NY.
2007
Rising Souls, 5 dancers. Music: LaShun Pace. Presented at The Buffalo Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts, The Buffalo Public Library (opening performance for presentation by James Earl Jones), and The Buffalo Science Museum, Buffalo, NY.
Unspoken Reality, 18 dancers, 6 Actors. Music: Original Broadway recording of Spring Awaking, Kanye West, The Buffalo Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts Jazz Ensemble. Presented at The Buffalo Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts, Buffalo, NY.
Urban Behavior. 12 dancers. Music: Original sound track FAME. Presented a The Buffalo Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts, Buffalo, NY.
2006
Rhythm Nation, 16 dancers. Music: Stevie Wonder. Presented at The Buffalo Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts, Buffalo NY.
The Hunt, 10 dancers. Music: Hotel Costes. Presented at The Buffalo Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts, Buffalo, NY.
2004
Bound, 3 dancers. Music: Trumpets and Drums. Presented at The University at Buffalo Drama Theater, Amherst, NY.
2003
Drinking Sand, 7 dancers. Music: Jamiroquai. Presented at The University at Buffalo Black Box Theater, Amherst, NY.
Professional Dance Training:
2016 - Present
Continuous and Various Classes throughout NYC
2008- 2015
Alpha Omega Workshops
Studied Contemporary Styles combining Ballet, Horton, Graham and Afro Cuban
2004 – 2005
Dayton Contemporary
Studied Ballet and Horton technique
2000- 2004
The University at Buffalo Dance Program
Studied Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theater Repertoire
Buffalo Inner City Ballet
Studied Ballet
2003
The Milwaukee Dance Connection
Studied Ballet, Horton, Jazz, Hip Hop, and African Dance
Honors:
2018
University at Buffalo Department of Theatre and Dance Distinguished Alumni Award
Scholar in Residence at St. Francis College
2017
Reviews in The Village Voice, The Huffington Post, The New York Times, Medium, and The Root.
2017-2018 CUNY Dance Initiative Resident Artist Recipient, Brooklyn College: Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts
2016
Scholarship to Gibney Dance ICAT- Community Action Training Workshop
Review on SHE
2015
Article/interview on jazzrightnow
2008
Selected to Judge The Links women’s organization scholarship talent contest
2004
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
2004
Inducted into Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society
2001
Inducted into Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society