I am thrilled to announce that Jazz Spectrum Dance Company will be presenting its first annual production of “The Full Spectrum”, a live concert for audiences both in person and online. This marks the first time since the rebirth of JSDC that we will be producing our own concert in an actual theater! The space has been carefully selected to represent and support both the intimacy and the power of our repertoire. It is also very important to me that you, the audience both in person and online, have the opportunity to really “feel" the emotion conveyed by the dancers, while also being able to see the full picture of each work presented.

Sadly, due to COVID and financial restrictions, the first two theater spaces I had selected fell through. However, determined to carry out my vision of two JSDC concerts per year, I continued my hunt for space. Despite several conversations with various theater managers and visits to different locations, nothing was clicking, that is until I walked into the Curtis Theater, located in Brea, California. I instantly knew that this was where “The Full Spectrum” belonged. The stage is beautifully designed for dance and there is truly not a bad seat in the house!

The company members have been training and rehearsing diligently in order to deliver a show to you that our founder, Christine Baltes, would truly be proud to present…and, in true Baltes fashion, I can promise that the demand for excellence is certainly being met!

Don’t miss your opportunity to join us either online or live and in person at the Curtis Theater in Brea June 26th and 27th. Seating is limited so purchase your tickets now. We are certain to sell out!

I can’t wait to see you at “The Full Spectrum”!

We are so thrilled to announce that "Chameleon" was accepted into the Red Rock ScreenDance Film Festival in St. George, Utah, and will premiere for the first time in an actual theater! Our very own board member and "Chameleon" cinematographer, Shawn Vitale will be attending this event in person on behalf of JSDC.

JSDC has been invited to close the Richter Academy of Classical Dance's hybrid showcase with parts 1 & 2 of our timeless piece of choreography "Witness" Alongside AfterHours, Richter Academy of Classical Dance has become a pivotal rehearsal space for JSDC.

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Sundays 3PM PDT
AfterHours Dance Studio, Costa Mesa, CA

Fridays 10:30AM PDT
Richter Academy of Classical Dance

Q. What’s your favorite food and why?:

A. I love chips & my love for chips is inexplicable.

Q. If you could be anything other than a dancer what would you be and why?:

A. I am actually a Director by trade. I have my BA in Theatre Directing & English Literature from Fordham University & my MFA in Film Directing from CalArts. I’ve worked in entertainment my entire adult life - on & off stages & screens of all sizes. I write, direct, act & am a rapper.

Q. When did first you start dancing with JSDC, how old were you and is there a fun story?:

A. I was 16 years old when I officially joined Spectrum. I was also a competitive snowboarder. Chris (Baltes) would always ask me to please not go snowboarding if we had a big show coming up. I was like “Ok sure” but went anyhow. One day I went snowboarding and forgot my sunscreen. I showed up that night at our Spectrum rehearsal with the WORST goggles sunburn. I walked in so embarrassed, and Chris just looked at me and slowly walked around me and was like, “Mmmhmmm...” She didn’t say a word that night but every now and then she’d look over at me and we’d both laugh.

Q. What is your biggest fear dancing?:

A. I don’t have fear when it comes to dance. For me it’s pure joy. But as long as I live I will have the classic recurring nightmare where you’re on stage and forgot to learn the choreography.

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