Once Upon A Time…

Jaclyn went to see her first live dance performance at the age of three. As the curtain fell, she turned to her mom and exclaimed, “Mommy, I want to do that!” A few weeks later, she was enrolled in dance class, and the rest is history.

As a young dancer, Jaclyn was immediately drawn to jazz class. Although she trained in other styles such as ballet, contemporary, and tap for versatility, her heart knew jazz would always bring her the most joy. At age 7, she began competing in Northern New Jersey and continued on this path until she received acceptance to Muhlenberg College to further study her craft. Although her focus shifted to contemporary and concert dance during this time, the fire inside to create and perform remained strong. Graduating Magna Cum Laude & Phi Beta Kappa with a dual degree in Dance and Business - Arts Administration, she emerged ready for the next chapter.

After college, Jaclyn pursued a career in concert dance, performing with various small companies. Yet, she sensed something was missing. It wasn’t until she attended her first musical theatre audition in New York, did she realize what was truly missing from her journey. The joy and freedom of jazz dance combined with the ability to connect with an audience and tell stories in diverse ways completely transformed her perspective on performing. From that moment, Jaclyn dedicated herself to all things theatre.

Since then she has been able to bring her sincere self to audiences in productions like “Flashdance”, “Joseph & The Technicolor Dreamcoat”, “Sweet Charity”, while also traveling the world on Princess Cruises performing in “Born to Dance” created by Stephen Schwartz and choreographed by Al Blackstone. Each opportunity has allowed Jaclyn to explore her artistry while growing through hard work and perseverance.

Stay tuned as she continues on her path to “Happily Ever After”.