Domenique Ross

Domenique Ross is a graduate of Howard University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts. During her time at Howard, she has performed at the International Association of Blacks in Dance Conference, interned at the Washington Ballet, and served as Vice President for the Fine Arts Council. She has had professional experience dancing […]

Simone Nasry

Simone Nasry, based in Arlington, VA, is a dancer dedicated to storytelling through movement. Her research explores how movement offers unique insights into lived experiences and transformative narratives. Simone has taught ballet and creative movement to young dancers in Minnesota and now instructs embodiment practices for refugee communities and nonprofits in northern Virginia. She is […]

Marina Cridge

Marina Cridge is a dancer, choreographer, and teaching artist from Indianapolis, IN. She started her artistic journey as a competitive rhythmic gymnast, where she reached level 10 status. Through her training as a gymnast, dance became an important part of her identity. At Indiana University, Marina became the Contemporary Dance Director for the Inmotion Dance Company, […]

Brianne Barrow Little

Brianne was a member of JFD from 2003-2011;  she has been teaching Pilates since 2006 and recently embarked on learning a brain-based motor control movement method through The Neuro Studio. She enjoys working with bodies of all shapes and capabilities, and brings positive energy with a focus on joint engagement for maximum efficiency and strength-building to […]

Jane Franklin Dance celebrates movement in performances for specific sites, through dance education, and with partnerships with visual artists, composers and musicians.