Carson and Dance Students Present ‘Say My Name’ at Jazz Choreography Enterprises Jazz Dance Project

Auxiliary Adjunct Assistant Professor of Dance Tiffanie Carson, M.F.A., and 17 members of the Shenandoah Conservatory Dance Ensemble were invited to perform Carson’s work, “Say My Name,” at the Jazz Choreography Enterprises Jazz Dance Project showcase on April 27 and April 28 at the KnJ Theater in New York City. Jazz Choreography Enterprises (JCE) is a not-for-profit corporation formed in 2007 whose mission is to promote the creation of original jazz dance in concert form. JCE’s goal is to keep jazz dance thriving by presenting the JCE Jazz Dance Project (formerly known as the New York Jazz Choreography Project), a semiannual dance concert featuring jazz choreography by emerging and established artists in a variety of styles. In this way choreographers and dancers gain experience working in jazz styles, and audiences have opportunities to see the richness of this great American art form.

This is Carson’s third Shenandoah Conservatory dance work to be presented in this showcase; prior performances were featured in 2015 and 2018. The students had a wonderful time experiencing their first opportunity to perform in New York City as well as taking class with notable dance artists like Zoje Azeke and Mike Esperanza.