Jessica Markiewicz began dancing at a young age and has trained in a variety of ballet techniques including Cecchetti and Vaganova. She graduated with a B.A. in Dance from Goucher College, and also has an M.A. in Dance Education with a concentration in Ballet Pedagogy from New York University. Jessica enjoys performing contemporary roles and is the director of the dance program at Arundel High School, and currently teaches dance and yoga in AACPS.
Zodiac
Sagittarius/Capricorn--I'm on the cusp.
Favorite Food
Macaroni & Cheese
Favorite Color
Yellow!
Favorite Book
The Harry Potter Series
Favorite Movie
Pride and Prejudice with Kiera Knightley
Inspirational Quote
"shut up and get better"
Favorite Music/Artist/Band/Genre
Lady Gaga
Favorite Place to Be
Home
If you were a dinosaur, what kind would you be?
Ankylosaurus-- they're built like a tank!
Do you have any pets?
2 cats: Albus and Zelda. Albus enjoys destroying houseplants and destroying the house at 3am. Zelda is a perfect angel baby and is pretty and likes brushes and catnip.
Tell us about your dance background and training.
My early training was in Cecchetti and Vaganova. In college I did a lot of Balanchine.
What genre of dance is your favorite? Why?
Contemporary or Jazz-- I feel like I can just move and I don't have to worry about exactitude
What's your favorite full length ballet/performance/variation? Why?
Full length-- Swan Lake or Giselle
Variation- Grand pas Classique or Flames of Paris
Choreographic works: In the Middle Somewhat Elevated OR In the Upper Room
Why do you dance?
I regularly ask myself this question, especially as I get older. I don't have an answer, but I also feel like something important would be missing from my life if I didn't dance.
If you wear pointe shoes, what kind do you wear?
Gaynor Minden
What other jobs/activities/talents/passions do you pursue?
I enjoy making cocktails, hiking, crocheting/knitting, yoga, volunteering, birdwatching. I am very nerdy about anatomy. I have a bunch of houseplants. My life goal is to visit every one of the National Park Units before I die.
What are you looking forward to this season with Ballet Embody?