Fiona Green
Arlington, VA

My Bio: The Arlington Va - based Jane Franklin Dance company, now in it's tenth year, is known for its lively mix of dance, theater and humor and the for the ability to engage and inspire community populations of all ages. Based in Northern Virginia since 1997, Jane Franklin Dance presents polished, nuanced works that have been presented at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Dance Place, Grace Street Theater, Old Dominion University's Choreographers Showcase, Charlotte Dance Festival in NC, International Dance Festival in NYC, Richmond's "Yes, Virginia-Dance!" and other state and regional venues. Collaborative projects with poetry, live music, community participation and visual art have received funding in multiple years from the Virginia Commission, the Alexandria Commission, the Arlington Commission for the Arts, American Composers Forum ? Washington DC Chapter and from foundations including Arlington Community Foundation, Washington Forrest Foundation and William D. Euille Foundation. Currently in residence at Alexandria's Episcopal High School, JFD teaches five days a week in dance styles including modern, ballet, and jazz, and frequently invites educators from the DC dance community to instruct in ballroom, African, tap and clogging. Outreach includes educational performances and workshops for Young Audiences, Montgomery County Public Schools and for Arlington's Humanities Project. A STAR Award recipient for "Outstanding Community Outreach," JFD's ongoing projects include Concert for Community for Senior Adult and other community groups, Young Dancers Project for youth ages 7-14, and Dance Sampler, a one-day festival. Jane Franklin Dance has been recognized by Metro DC Dance Awards, Virginia's Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts and the company tours for the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Paul Mellon Arts in Education Program and the Virginia Commission's Tour Directory.