Special Guest: Jacqueline Green Miller In this episode, “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey, you'll listen in as Jacqueline Green Miller takes us through the journey of her dance career, recalling to mind her own mentors and teachers as well as the schools where she studied that laid a strong foundation for her career and who shaped her as an artist. She aspires to offer this same love and inspiration as she now guides the future generation of dancers as co-director with her husband of TDA Prep (The Dance Artist Prep) a cutting edge performing arts school based in Chicago. Listen in, as we can't help but geek out! about all things dance! And Jackie, as she is referred to by her friends, indulges me with a discussion about performing the iconic piece, "Revelations" , a legendary ballet created by Alvin Ailey for the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater in 1960, that is still transforming audiences all over the world. Find her on Instagram @jagreen711 or @TDAPrep You can also listen to Jackie's previous IGLIVE interview with Joanne Carey @westfieldschoolofdance Jacqueline Green began her dance training at the age of 13 at the Baltimore School for the Arts. From there she trained at the Ailey School, Pennsylvania Regional Ballet, the Chautauqua Institution for Dance, and Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. In 2011, she joined the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, where she performed as a principal dancer. In her career, she has performed works by a range of choreographers, including Alvin Ailey, Wayne McGregor, Judith Jamison, Ronald K. Brown, Aszure Barton, and Kyle Abraham. In 2016 she performed as a guest artist with The Royal Ballet in London. Ms. Green is a 2018 Bessie nominee, a 2014 Dance Fellowship recipient of the Princess Grace Foundation-USA, a 2015 Clive Barnes Award nominee, a 2009 recipient of the Martha Hill Fund’s Young Professional Award, and a 2010 recipient of the Dizzy Feet Foundation Scholarship. She has modeled for Nine West, Dior, Temple St. Clair, and Ralph Lauren. In 2018 she performed on BET’s Black Girls Rock honoring Judith Jamison. She is also seen dancing in the 2020 film Really Love. Ms. Green is a two time New York Times featured dance artist. Along with her husband Preston Miller, she is currently co-director of TDA Prep (The Dance Artist Prep), an in person and virtual pre-professional dance school dedicated to providing training for both dancers and dance parents navigating dance educational institutions, dance colleges, and the professional dance industry. “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real. " Tune in. Follow. Like us. And SHARE!

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