Gwen Jones

Gwen Jones graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance and a minor in Special Education. During her years at NIU she had the opportunity to train with Judith Chitwood, Paula Frasz, and Marc Macaranas.

 

As a Bachelor of Fine Arts Dance Service award winner, she had the opportunity to appear in pieces such as Rite of Spring, Carmina Burana, Pas de Quatre as Fanny Cerrito, as well as Spirit of the Horse in Ocala, Florida with the Pas de Cheval dancers. In school, Gwen had the opportunities to choreograph for individuals with disabilities through Penguin Players, as well as direct student led shows.

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Currently, Gwen dances with the Meraki Dance Company, as well as the 3rd Coast Contemporary Program. After her professional performance career, she plans to teach classes for individuals with disabilities.