Jennifer L. Camp, originally from New Jersey, earned a B.A. in Dance at Arizona State University with an emphasis on Dance Education and Dance Science and an M.F.A. in Dance from the University of California, Irvine.

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Recognized as a dynamically diverse performer, encouraging educator, and innovative choreographer, Jennifer has over twenty-five years of professional experience in the field.

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Since 2003, Jennifer has directed the dance program at Pacific University. In 2004, she founded Pacific Dance Ensemble, a preprofessional university dance company, and established a thriving Dance Major in 2011. She is an active Independent choreographer/dancer presenting work in dance festivals and concerts throughout the United States.

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Jennifer is a Franklin Method Educator and will complete level 3 in 2023. She has completed Pilates Mat and Reformer course certification and is in-progress to completing Slings Myofascial Teacher Certification Foundation Level.

 

She actively participates in somatic courses and conferences to stay up-to-date with the current somatic practices, including workshops through Anatomy Trains and Functional Awareness, among others.
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As a dance educator, she integrates a fusion of somatic practices in teaching Healthy Practices for Dancers workshops and in her courses.
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Jennifer is passionate about educating dancers on maintaining healthy minds and bodies so they can have sustaining dance careers and fulfilling lives.